BBC News By Michael Race image copyrightGetty Images The government wanted the decision over whether Greensill Capital could take part in an emergency lending scheme to be prioritised, a watchdog said. The Department for Business (BEIS) showed an "unusual" level of interest in the finance firm's accreditation, the National Audit Office said. A report found BEIS emailed eight times for updates on Greensill's application. The government said there was no suggestion ministers or officials made efforts to influence the decision. A spokesperson added department officials requested updates on Greensill's accreditation process so that it could "assess whether jobs were at risk at Liberty Steel and its supply chain".