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Help people connect
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a different department to yours? Would you like to help colleagues collaborate across government, and develop yourself? Then join our People Connections team!
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Working internationally to build counter fraud capability
Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith looks at how government is building expertise in counter fraud and reaching out internationally to share good practice.
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NCASC18: Our voice grows stronger
National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) conference and exhibition Manchester Central 14-16 November 2018 #NCASC18 is almost upon us and I’m really looking forward to sharing, discussing and debating the important contribution modern social work continues to make across the …
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As safe as houses – protect yourself from property fraud
In International Fraud Awareness Week, Julie Jenkins highlights how property fraud can be prevented year round.
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Education in the Media: Tuesday 13 November 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the new multiplication table check framework.
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How you can work more closely with Arts Council England?
Sue Williamson writes about working more closely with Library Relationship Managers, and encourages everyone to take part in the consultation to shape the strategy which govern the next 10 years of ACE activity.
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I’m a Software Developer, doing IT my way
From Tomb Raider to software development, Heather Poole talks about her interesting and fulfilling IT career so far.
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What is the Landing Obligation?
The Landing Obligation (also know as the discard ban) means that certain catches of fish are no longer allowed to be discarded at sea. The full Landing Obligation comes into force on 1 January 2019. We answer some common questions.
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Vanita Barrett
Our creative frontend Gov.UK developer, baker and keen photographer Vanita tells us about the inspirational women in her life, her work at the public-Government interface, and what she learned about gender career stereotypes from an all-girls school.
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More volunteering in schools
In association with the Skills Service here are the latest volunteering opportunities in the Peterborough, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, East Cambs and Rutland area of our region.
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Study looks at flushable wet wipes and review of government’s bovine TB strategy published
On today's blog we're looking at flushable wet wipes and the review of government’s bovine TB strategy.
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Home Office in the media blog: Tuesday 13 November
Today’s Home Office stories include the Home Secretary's comments on knife crime, the ongoing trials of members of neo-Nazi terror group National Action, and the findings of a report by the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration. More …
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Holding back the tide - Planning for the future of flood risk in the Thames estuary
As part of London Flood Week, Senior Advisors Sarah Campbell and Katy Francis from the Environment Agency's Thames Estuary 2100 team talk about the future of flood protection in the estuary.
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NCASC 2018: How conversations can help us assess and plan care and support
“One of the underpinning elements of the new ‘Making it Real’ framework, is that all forms of support are based on conversations around what matters most to people” says Jim Thomas, Programme Head at Skills for Care. In his latest …
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NCASC 2018: Small scale innovation will not be enough to sustain social care
Ewan King, director of business development and delivery, the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) looks forward to discussing this and other hot topics at this week's NCASC conference in Manchester. It is easy to forget in immensely difficult …
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National Action cases - statement and factsheet
Six people have been convicted of being members of the extreme right-wing neo-Nazi group National Action today. In response, the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, said: Today’s convictions are a significant success for the police in bringing these members of National …
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Public Sector Innovation
Guest blog: Katy Mason on Public Sector Innovation
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30 projects, 46 library services: what did we learn?
Celebrating the completion of projects funded by Libraries: Opportunities for Everyone, presenting the evaluation report and hearing about legacy.
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Responding to climate change is a team effort
Dr Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, on how we all have a part to play in creating a more sustainable world.
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Sarsen stone from Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve commemorates WWI Centenary and Oxfordshire village’s war dead
To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, Natural England's Thames area team recently donated a sarsen stone to Ibstone Parish Council in honour of those who lost their lives in service of their country.
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What we’re doing to improve the quality of MOT testing
Every year, MOT testers do over 30 million MOT tests across Great Britain. We all have a part to play in maintaining and improving the standards of those tests - whether it’s DVSA, MOT managers, MOT testers, or trade associations.
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#TalkMoney – Your Guide to Financial Capability
Today (12 November) the Charity for Civil Servants is launching ‘JaneBot’, a fun, interactive, virtual money advisor. JaneBot has access to a host of information, digital tools, calculators and downloads to help you make the most of your money.
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Coverage of our bovine TB strategy and the Today Programme on neonicotinoids
Coverage of our bovine TB strategy and neonicotinoids on the Today Programme.
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Awards showcase the best of a brilliant Civil Service
Who won the Civil Service Awards 2018? Mark Sedwill congratulates the winners and looks ahead.
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NCASC18: Let’s make caring everybody’s business
Help DHSC, Carers Trust and a broad range of care and support organisations find new and better ways to identify and support young carers. Anita Wadhawan from our Social Care Strategy and Project team has all the details of their …
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Defence in the Media: Monday 12 November 2018
Today’s defence-related news includes extensive coverage of Remembrance Day and the Armistice centenary, as well as the Autonomous Warrior project. Remembrance Day The nation fell silent yesterday to remember those killed and injured while fighting for their country. Remembrance Day …
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Education in the media: Monday 12 November 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the home learning environment summit, special education needs and disability (SEND) funding and children in care.
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Coverage of the packaging recycling system
Coverage of our upcoming Resources and Waste strategy.
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NCASC18: Happy Wednesday...
...and Thursday and a bit of Friday too! Yes, the National Children and Adult Services Conference (#NCASC18) returns to the Manchester Central social care scene as of Wednesday 14 November. If only we had a pair of maracas like Bez, …
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New HMRC podcasts to help you – listen now
I wanted to let you know about some new podcasts that we’re trialling to help you and your clients with your tax obligations and financial affairs.
The podcasts will give you access to interviews and chats with key policy officials and teams offering you information, tips and support. An initial set of three podcasts have been produced covering the following topics: -
Health Product People: designing and delivering better health and care digital services
The Health Product People community was started in January 2018 to bring together people working on digital services across the health and care space to share ideas, collaborate and work together to solve problems. The Health Product People community builds …
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Learning from annual engagement meetings
Yvette Stanley discusses our learning from annual engagement meetings.
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Floating Pennywort – A good year of management but more work to be done!
The Thames Floating Pennywort Action Group is a team of Environment Agency staff from across our organisation that you have probably never heard of. But we have been quietly working, with invaluable help from local groups, members of the public …
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Lab support service helps ensure best practice in sickle cell and thalassaemia screening
Project lead Robyn Parsons explains how the UK National Haemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory in Oxford has provided a dedicated sickle cell and thalassaemia laboratory support service for antenatal and newborn laboratories and other healthcare professionals involved in the NHS SCT Screening Programme since 2010.
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Home Office in the media blog: Monday 12 November
Today’s Home Office stories include the use of stop-and-search powers by police and calls for the drug known as Spice to be re-classified as a Class A drug.
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Forming a majority with the minority for Anti Bullying Week
Anti Bullying Week 2018 is happening from 12 - 16 November and the theme this year is ‘Choose Respect’.
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Thriving not surviving
Head of GSE profession Dr Patrick Vallance shares his focus for the next 12 months including building pride, raising the profile of GSE work, and nurturing talent.
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Knife crime: a shared problem
Mike Sheridan, Regional Director, London, on knife crime in the capital and Ofsted's research about this.
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Caring for ourselves is never selfish
Self-care is a priority for the British Medical Association (BMA) says Amanda Cool, Chair of its Patient liaison group. As Self-Care Week gets underway, she explains why caring for ourselves is not selfish. It is a huge understatement to say we …
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Dragons’ Den Series 16: Episode 8
Tonight’s episode saw a wide range of products from a variety of entrepreneurs with different experience levels.