The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report, evaluating the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s dangerous cladding remediation portfolio. The report assesses whether the portfolio in England has completed timely remediation of unsafe cladding at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. It also examines the portfolio’s effectiveness in identifying and remediating unsafe buildings, the expected progress of remediation, as well as the adequacy of the MHCLG in managing taxpayers’ exposure to remediation costs over the portfolio’s duration.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report on asylum accommodation in the UK. The report was commissioned as a result of public and parliamentary concerns over the Home Office’s accommodation plans for asylum seekers such as the use of hotels, vessels and ex-military bases. The report focuses on government plans to set-up ‘large sites’ but also looks into plans to increase room-sharing and dispersal accommodation.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report on reducing the backlog in the Crown Court. The report examines the scale, nature and impact of the backlog, the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) and HM Courts and Tribunal Services’ (HMCTS) understanding of the impact of actions to reduce this backlog, and how MoJ and HMCTS are working to manage the backlog.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report which considers the costs of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership between the UK and Rwanda, and its value for money. The report covers the costs incurred to date and the future costs to be incurred when the partnership is operational as well as the Home Office’s oversight and approach to monitoring the partnership.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a value for money report, assessing the performance of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) since its introduction in 2021. The report finds that the UK ETS has maintained a functioning carbon market post-Brexit, with emissions reductions observed in covered sectors including power, industrial, and aviation. However, the NAO notes challenges in attributing these reductions solely to the UK ETS as opposed to other contributing factors. The report indicates that the scheme’s future effectiveness will depend on low-carbon technology development. It suggests that a clearer understanding of the UK ETS’ impact on investment in these technologies would enable the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to improve transparency and plan more effectively for integrating the UK ETS with other emissions reduction policies. Although the transition from the EU system was successful, the NAO raises concerns about the UK’s carbon price (£50 per tonne) being lower than the EU’s (£60 per tonne), which could potentially limit future decarbonisation incentives. The report further recommends that the UK ETS Authority collaborate with other government bodies across the UK’s industrial and energy sectors and improve communication with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to better anticipate the CCC’s advice on the scheme.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report on the government’s management of legal aid and whether the reforms brought in by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO 2012) provide value for money. The report highlights a shift in costs to other areas and bodies such as local authorities as well as concerns over the removal of early advice and the increase in self-representation, particularly in family courts.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report covering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the government. The Cabinet Office’s Central Digital and Data Office has worked with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and HM Treasury to strategise AI adoption into the public sector. The report studies how effectively the government has maximised the opportunities and mitigated the risks of AI in providing public services. The report also focuses on the role of the Cabinet Office and DSIT in supporting the adoption of AI in the public sector.

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CASE HUB ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 30 January 2020; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline, commentary and related cases. Case facts Outline European Commission Article 101 TFEU investigation into vertical restrictions on cross-border sales of licensed merchandise products featuring Minions, Jurassic World and other images and characters from NBCUniversal’s films imposed by NBC Universal and other companies in the Comcast group (AT.40433). Latest development On 30 January 2020, the Commission issued its infringement decision against NBCUniversal, imposing a fine of €14,327,000 (following an ‘informal settlement’), for imposing vertical restrictions on the cross-border sale of licensed products featuring Minions, Jurassic World and other images and characters from NBCUniversal’s films, in breach of Article 101 TFEU. Parties NBCUniversal LLC, (NBCUniversal), part of the Compcast group, is a US company that operates cable and broadcast networks, as well as film and television production companies worldwide. A division of NBCUniversal is in charge of licensing intellectual property rights under NBCUniversal's brands for the production and

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Home Office have launched a call for research proposals to evaluate the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS). The call invites UK Higher Education Institutions to apply for up to £90,000 in funding for a 15-month research project (January 2026–March 2027) focused on asset recovery and its impact on organised crime groups (OCGs). An accompanying FAQs document clarifies that the initiative seeks innovative, evidence-based research exploring asset recovery’s deterrent effect and related criminal behaviour. Proposals will be evaluated on methodology, relevance, feasibility and budget alignment, with outputs expected to include reports, policy briefs and academic publications. Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), laying out how both organisations will cooperate to improve the UK’s cyber resilience. NCA and ICO aim to enable organisations across the country to protect themselves from criminals who steal data and hold it to ransom, by signposting them to relevant bodies, such as the National Cyber Security Centre.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and The Law Society have launched a joint campaign aimed at solicitors and conveyancers to address payment diversion fraud in property transactions. The campaign, delivered with the Home Office's national Stop! Think Fraud initiative, highlights risks where criminals intercept and redirect legitimate property purchase funds by impersonating solicitors, estate agents or buyers through fraudulent contact. The campaign provides practical guidance including checking by calling before transferring money, testing accounts with small sums, and never transferring money until details are verified as correct. The initiative includes an information sheet and social media campaign across NCA and Law Society platforms.