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National Audit Office
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Ministry of Defence land sales having ‘devastating impact on communities’, claims union
The Ministry of Defence is having a “devastating impact on communities” by selling off land that could be used for housing, according to one of the largest trade unions in Britain.
Fact check: Politicians’ claims about PPE shortages
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims from Nicola Sturgeon and Matt Hancock about PPE supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ministry of Defence wasted £9m on ‘fruitless payments’
The Ministry of Defence has wasted £9 million on tax fines, contract errors and other “fruitless payments”, according to an official list.
Firm alleged to have overcharged taxpayers given Scottish Government cash
A Scottish Government decision to hand a £300k contract to PA Consulting has been described as 'worrying' after the firm was accused of overcharging taxpayers.
Film tells asylum seeker stories of alleged G4S intimidation
A new film features testimony from asylum seekers alleging intimidation and bullying by employees of security giant G4S