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Increasing the Countryside Stewardship payment rate for top fruit organic conversion
We are pleased to announce that we’re increasing the Countryside Stewardship payment rate for option OR5 (organic conversion – top fruit). We have listened to feedback from farmers and recognise that this option requires greater effort and investment as a …
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Coverage of the introduction of restrictions on a range of single-use plastics
Today we are looking at coverage following the introduction of restrictions on commonly-littered single-use plastic items on Sunday.
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Introducing the Woodland Ambassador programme
Our new Woodland Ambassador programme has launched. Find out more about what they will be doing.
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Nutrient mitigation scheme continues to unlock new homes and protect our waterways.
By Mike Burke, Director of Sustainable Development, Natural England. Government confirmed recently that the Nutrient Mitigation Scheme is still open for business. We hope this is welcome news for developers and Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) as it will provide the …
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Green Libraries Week
This October, the annual Libraries Week transforms into Green Libraries Week, to celebrate the work going on in libraries across the UK focused on sustainability and climate change. Libraries have shown their flexibility and ingenuity in support of a better …
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The role of genetics in medicine safety
Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) highlights how genetics could play an important role in minimising the risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and how the MHRA are working with partners …
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My kinship care journey
Shanayd Warren tells us about her personal experience of kinship care, and how she supported her elder sister and her niece in unexpected circumstances. My journey into kinship care On my journey to becoming a kinship carer, like many in …
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Water company draft business plans published
Today water companies are publishing draft business plans which set out their proposed spending from 2025 to 2030.
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Find a Grant: Six months into making it mandatory for UK exchequer-funded government grants
Lucia Webster updates on Find a Grant on the six month anniversary of the ministerial mandate for the service to be used to advertise all eligible government grants.
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What are T Levels?
It's T Levels week, a week that focuses on continuing to raise awareness of the many T Level subjects now available and showcase the success of the programme. So we thought in this blog post we'd revisit what T Levels …
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Top tips for managing menopause in the workplace
To mark Menopause Awareness Month, the Equality Hub is working with employers and professional membership bodies like the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) who have surveyed their members to identify what good support looks like for women experiencing menopause in the …
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National Customer Service Week: Putting the ‘you’ into user research
In National Customer Service Week user researcher Will Roissetter explains how being customer-centric is helping design a new service for packaging producers.
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State of Nature
Dr. Pete Brotherton, Director of Science Yesterday saw the publication of the fourth State of Nature (SON) Report, the product of a collaboration of environmental NGOs, academic institutions and government agencies, including Natural England. The report provides the most comprehensive …
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Corhyn Parr talks inclusion and building female representation within the NDA group
To mark National Inclusion Week, Corhyn Parr, CEO of Nuclear Waste Services, part of the NDA group, shares her views on the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and the success of our partnership with the Whitehall and Industry Group …
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Using data to end rough sleeping
At DLUHC, Charlie O’Halloran’s team have built a new data framework to give them fresh insights into the complex nature of rough sleeping When I joined the Civil Service and Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Directorate in late 2021, I had …
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How the Period Products Scheme is removing barriers in education
Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period. That’s why we launched the Period Product Scheme which provides pupils and students with period products when they need them in their place of study. Since its launch in …
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The State of Nature Report highlights the importance of supporting biodiversity in the UK
Today we are looking at media coverage of the State of Nature Report 2023
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Trees and Trains
Network Rail own and manage six million trees on their property. Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager looks at how available data can identify opportunities to grow trees in land along the railway.
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Publication of land data products and data sharing
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is making a number of new and existing spatial data products publicly available, which can be used by organisations and businesses to support the agricultural economy and research in the industry. Products that have been …
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Meet the IPO Board: Director of People and Place, Penny Phillpotts
Next in our 'Meet the Board' series, we speak to Penny Phillpotts, Director of People and Place at the IPO. We discuss where her career started, her experience since joining the IPO last year and her priorities for the future.
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MoJ Accessibility team: from creation to nomination
The Justice Digital accessibility team are currently celebrating! We’ve made it through to the nominations list for the Civil Service Awards and we’re in the Diversity and Inclusion category - fingers crossed. As part of our celebrations, we’ve been reflecting …
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What is the IfATE Apprentice Panel?
Here at IfATE, we work with employers to develop, approve, review and revise apprenticeships and technical qualifications. Our work aims to make sure apprenticeships and technical education are of the highest quality. This helps to give every employer and individual …
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Local Digital evaluation study: A snapshot of our initial findings
In March, we commissioned an independent evaluation of the Local Digital programme to understand the impact and value-for-money of the support we offer to local government. Read some of the interesting findings from our evaluation activities so far.
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Improving the way we deliver Property Flood Resilience
Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy & National Adaptation It is essential that we make homes and businesses resilient to flooding and when the worst happens build back better to limit any future damages and speed up recovery. Property …
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Why is school attendance important and what support is available?
School is the best environment for most pupils to learn in. Being surrounded by teachers and friends in school helps keep children safe, and supports them to reach their potential. That’s why we’re committed to tackling the factors causing children …
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GSE Profession Mentoring and Peer Support Offers
Mentoring and peer support programmes help you to identify and build on your strengths, reflect on your career journey and develop your skills. The GSE Profession has five different mentoring and peer support offers. Use the summaries below to find …
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Civil Service Fast Stream: "We were led to the scene of a ruined street, strewn with debris and blanketed in smoke"
Jack Linley, a statistics fast Streamer in the Transformation Team and Sophie Cliff, a project delivery fast streamer working in project set-up, tell us about their experiences of working on major defence programmes as part of their first-year placements on …
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How to boost your business in global markets
The UK Export Academy is a free, online training programme designed to give UK businesses the confidence and know-how to grow sales of their goods and services in global markets. Here are 7 tips to help you grow your business around the world.
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Woodland creation: supporting your business and the environment
If you are a farmer or landowner in England, you can apply for woodland creation grants to support tree planting projects of all shapes and sizes. In this post, we’ll explain how planting the right trees in the right place can diversify your business, boost income, support food production, and enhance the environment. We’ll also share links for you to find out about the grants on offer.
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A headteacher’s top tips to effectively manage Pupil Premium funding
Clare Greene, an executive headteacher in the South West of England and evidence lead in education for West Somerset Research School, tells us her tips about how to effectively manage a school budget including Pupil Premium funding. The challenges Maximising …
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Building local innovation partnerships to aid the race to net zero
ACE and Newcastle University have successfully co-hosted an ACE Research Network (ARN) and community event focused on how the fields of digital, data and security can contribute towards reaching net zero. The aim of the event, which took place at …
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What are the latest rules around COVID-19 in schools, colleges, nurseries and other education settings?
This article was first published on 14 December 2022 and continues to reflect the latest guidance. Since March 2022 when the final Covid restrictions were lifted the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised that COVID-19 should be managed …
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My social work journey: from experience to practice
On a recent visit to Harrow council, I was delighted to meet their cohort of apprentices and to hear about their amazing journeys towards qualifying as social workers or occupational therapists. I am delighted to introduce Angie Beaumont as our guest blogger to tell us about her experience.
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Championing responsible innovation: reflections from the CDEI Advisory Board
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation leads the Government’s work to enable trustworthy innovation using data and artificial intelligence. At the CDEI, we help organisations across the public and private sectors to innovate, by developing tools to give organisations …
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Scientific dispensation request granted for King Scallop fishing trial
MMO has granted a scientific dispensation to MacDuff Shellfish Ltd to carry out a two day scallop fishing trial off the South East coast of England. The trial will take place in October 2023 and test the feasibility and potential …
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UK Space Agency to bring its 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour to Plymouth
The UK Space Agency is delighted to announce that it will be docking its 72 ft model rocket in The Piazza, Plymouth, from 28 September to 2 October.
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The Register of Overseas Entities: a step forward for corporate transparency
The Register of Overseas Entities has had a significant impact since it was launched in August 2022. Recent figures prove that the register is adding value and meeting its aim of improving corporate transparency. Find out more.
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Woodland management techniques
This visual guide explores ways to manage your woodland to make it healthy and resilient to the impacts of climate change, pests, and diseases.
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Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2023
National Inclusion Week is taking place this year from 25 September to 1 October. The theme for 2023 is Take Action Make Impact, a call for everyone to think about what actions they can take that make a positive and lasting …
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Nature Returns
Dr Tim Hill, Chief Scientist at Natural England, tells us about the launch of Nature Returns. Today, 25 September 2023, Natural England is launching Nature Returns. Nature Returns is about collaboration across government and the private sector to explore head-on …