Ditched government projects lost taxpayer £6.6bn last year, watchdog says
A recent report by the public accounts committee revealed that cancelled government projects cost taxpayers £6.6 billion last year. The Ministry of Defence was identified as the most wasteful department, with significant losses attributed to project cancellations. The report criticized the government's handling of public funds, highlighting issues of complacency and fraud.
- ▪Cancelled government projects, including the Rwanda deportation scheme, resulted in a loss of £6.6 billion for taxpayers last year.
- ▪The Ministry of Defence incurred a £1.6 billion loss due to project cancellations, making it the most wasteful department.
- ▪The report emphasized the need for better management of public funds to prevent such significant losses in the future.
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A 2022 protest in London over the Rwanda deportation scheme. The spending watchdog said successive governments had cancelled projects only after spending significant sums on them. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/AlamyView image in fullscreenA 2022 protest in London over the Rwanda deportation scheme. The spending watchdog said successive governments had cancelled projects only after spending significant sums on them. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/AlamyTax and spendingDitched government projects lost taxpayer £6.6bn last year, watchdog saysSpending committee finds MoD most wasteful and also points to cancelled schemes such as Rwanda and StonehengeTom KnowlesFri 22 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCancelled government projects such as the Rwanda deportation scheme and the road tunnel…
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