Getting the measure of social mobility
- Civil service

Getting the measure of social mobility

The Prime Minister has said the driving purpose of her government is to make Britain a country that works for everyone, not just the privileged few. The Civil Service, both in its role in supporting the government and as one of the country’s largest employers, must be at the centre of this effort.

Introducing the new MOT security card
- Matters of testing

Introducing the new MOT security card

As an MOT testing service user, you’ll get a brand new security card later this year to replace the current PIN system. This card will make the MOT service more secure by making sure only you can sign into your account.

Poster of list of things it's OK to say at GDS
- Government Digital Service (GDS)

It's OK to say what's OK

It’s difficult for newcomers at GDS to know what to expect, and what’s expected of them. Of course they get told all the official stuff – how they get paid, how to use the printer, who their line manager is. But it’s harder to communicate the unofficial stuff. The stuff that’s good to know, but that it’s no one’s job to tell you.

Woman in car performing driving test manouvre
- Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Dealing with driving test waiting times

Last August, we said what we were doing as an agency to reduce waiting times. Since then, we’ve recruited and trained more examiners and looked at other ways where we can have a more positive impact. However, we know there’s still more to be done as many test centres have waiting times that are still higher than we would like.

George the cocker spaniel puppy
- Intellectual Property Office blog

Lewi, George and designer dog breeds

Following the loss of my family dog, I was ready to find a new puppy. But I was having trouble deciding on which breed. A customer had phoned to tell me he had invented a new dog breed and asked if he could patent it. I soon learned that certain inventions are excluded from being patented.

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    News and updates from the assisted digital team at the Government Digital Service.

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    Media updates from the news team at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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    Follow this blog for updates and outputs from CESG's team working on an alternative approach to risk management.

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    News and updates from the team that provides the central hub for analysts and analysis in the Cabinet Office, and also coordinates a number of cross-government programmes, including Wellbeing and Horizon Scanning.

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    The official blog of the Government Science and Engineering profession.

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    This blog will bring you updates about what’s happening in the Security Profession across Government.

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    The Technology Group at GDS works with government departments to make sure they have the right technology and capability to deliver great digital services.

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    Guidance for tax agents, direct from HMRC - find out what's changing, and get the latest advice

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    We help UK healthcare providers to do more business overseas. We do this by promoting the UK healthcare sector to overseas markets and supporting healthcare partnerships between the UK and overseas healthcare providers.

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