What it is: The Cabinet Office has published a list of almost 500 quangos it is either going to axe, merge or reform.

When it came out: 14 October 2010

Why it is important: The reform of quangos plays a significant part of the government’s plan to save money and improve government transparency. Up to 10,000 staff are expected to lose their jobs.

Here is the full report: Cabinet Office list of quangos to be axed

• Almost 500 quangos to be axed or reformed
• Budget 2010: 150 quangos to be axed
• Spending Review: Cabinet Office to get tough on departments
• Spending on quangos up £10bn in two years
• Leak shows 180 quangos to be abolished