A GOV.UK content team stand up
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GOV.UK’s content operating model: what we learned and what’s next

This blog post will cover what we’ve achieved, how our biggest, most exciting challenge is yet to come, and how government needs to work together to get there.

The plan for the design sprint
Posted on: - On blog: DWP Digital

What we learned from a week-long design sprint

Everyone who works in digital projects has heard the phase “User research is a team sport”. Well, during the design sprint and since, this has never rung more true on our team.

DfT digital champion demonstrating Microsoft snipping tool to a colleague
Posted on: - On blog: Department for Transport digital

Running a digital speed learning session

Digital speed learning works like speed dating, but with a bit less awkwardness. You spend 5 minutes at each of several learning stations, hearing from a colleague about something digital they use in their work that might benefit you.

Problem solving
Posted on: - On blog: Innovate UK

Cross-sector collaboration is essential to solving innovation problems

Imagine I put a glass of water in the middle of a table and asked you to achieve the simple task of emptying the glass without touching it. Immediately the lateral thinking mind starts whirring and solutions such as boiling, evaporation, vibrations…

Find your nearest driving instructor
Posted on: - On blog: Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Improving the ‘find your nearest driving instructor’ service

To help learner drivers make an informed decision about who teaches them, we’ve made some improvements to the ‘find your nearest driving instructor’ service.

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    This is for everyone: documenting how we're rebuilding inclusive digital services across the UK Government

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    Updates on the UK Agri-Tech Strategy

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

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    News and updates from the digital team at BEIS

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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 Civil Service does the practical and administrative work of government. More than half of all civil servants provide services direct to the public.

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    Where will you lead?

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    Insights into the Civil Service Fast Track

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    Connect; Citizens; Capability: Inspire; Innovate; Invest

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    Expert guidance for civil servants

  • Committee on Standards in Public Life

    The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) is an independent advisory non-departmental public body that advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.

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    Find out news and updates about community interest companies

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    News and updates from the Competition and Markets Authority

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    Stories and observations from DH staff as they connect with patients, service users and staff as part of DH’s commitment to increase engagement with front line services.

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    News and updates from Design 102, the GCS Design Centre

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    News and updates from the Department for International Development

  • DVLA digital services

    We will use this blog to keep you up to speed on all things digital at DVLA. We’ll keep you updated on our progress and will let you know how our new services will meet the GDS digital by default service standard.

  • DVSA digital

    How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is designing digital services and content to meet the needs of users, and to help you stay safe on Great Britain’s roads.

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    News and updates on how the government works with data

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    Real-life views of those decommissioning the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost-effectively in a way that protects people and the environment.

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    Media updates from the Ministry of Defence news team

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    We believe in working in the open. This blog is for designers across government to share their projects, ideas and concepts, or just to think out loud.

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    Official advice and information for driver and rider trainers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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    News and updates in social care inspection

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    Transforming the way we buy digital in the public sector.

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    Digital skills are vital for both individuals and the economy. Digital inclusion is about having the right access, skills, motivation and trust to confidently go online. We use this blog to tell you about what government and its partners are doing to achieve this.

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    News and updates about digital transformation at the Department for International Trade

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    An Intellectual Property Office blog covering all the IP issues spotted during each episode of Dragons' Den.

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    How the Education & Skills Funding Agency is transforming services through digital

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    The Digital Engagement team are responsible for communications about GOV.UK and the digital transformation of government services in the UK.

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    GDS is leading the digital transformation of the UK government.

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    News and updates from the Government Equalities Office. We are responsible for equality strategy and legislation across government.

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    The official blog of the Government Science and Engineering profession.

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    The blog of vets working in UK government

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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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    Marine developments: news and updates about marine planning and licensing

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    News and updates from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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    Official advice and information for lorry, bus, coach and van operators and drivers, from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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    The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage

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    News and updates on education inspection

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    The UK Space Agency is responsible for all strategic decisions on the UK civil space programme and provides a clear, single voice for UK space ambitions.

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    Updates and comment from Viv Bennett, Director of Nursing at Department of Health.