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What you need to know about UV (ultraviolet) radiation
Ultraviolet, or UV, radiation, comes to earth from the sun. The ozone layer protects those of us on the ground from most of it, but some does reach the surface. Here’s a quick briefing on UV. How to protect yourself When …
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How we are supporting the farming community to manage the impacts of dry weather
Current situation Spring 2025 across England was the driest since 1893 with all areas receiving well below average rainfall. The dry spring has seen exceptionally low river flows experienced across northern and central England. Recent rainfall at the start of …
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Supporting Cadets: How DIO provides infrastructure for tomorrow's leaders
As Colonel Cadets, I serve as the Army Cadet advisor to the Commander South West. The Commander commands the Army Cadets, while I provide the crucial interface between the Chain of Command of the Army Cadet Forces (ACF) Counties, the …
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A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights the latest annual statistics, what has been achieved over the past year and what is to come. Yesterday, the Forestry Commission published their latest set of Provisional …
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Common Tools: building a performance dashboard that meets user needs
Performance dashboards are a key tool to support leaders when assessing departmental performance. Read about the work the Common Tools as a Service team in MHCLG has been doing to make performance reports more fit for purpose, including the research they've done with their users, and the benefits of their approach.
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Why your registration application may be taking longer than usual
We want to address some concerns in the sector about registrations for children’s homes and supported accommodation taking longer than normal. First, I want to thank you for applying to register (whether you already have or are intending to) and …
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Norwegian lung cancer screening delegation visit
A team of clinicians and experts from Norway visited England to learn about the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
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Space businesses react as UK government unveils Industrial Strategy
Space business leaders say the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy ‘sets the stage for timely and meaningful discussion at next month’s UK Space Conference’.
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300-plus stakeholders attend UK NSC seminar on breast screening and breast density
The recent UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density attracted more than 300 attendees.
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Who’s eligible for the 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster’?
When autumn comes, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously …
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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: multiple herds and flocks now eligible for vet visit funding
From today, farmers in England can get a funded vet visit for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. This helps those with multiple groups of cattle, pigs or sheep to access tailored animal health and welfare support across their business.
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The road to modern digital government? We are already walking it.
Find out how ICS Digital are preparing for the modern digital government roadmap.
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Putting the IP in IPA
As we approach the summer, many of us enjoy a refreshing cold beer to quench our thirst on a warm day. From ancient origins to modern craft creations, beer has been a British staple for thousands of years, and continues to bubble with innovation, creativity and protected ideas in the 21st century.
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Bass Management Group: progress, priorities and transparency
The latest meeting of the Bass Management Group reviewed progress and looked at priorities. Also find out about the new GOV.UK page for meeting minutes.
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Factsheet: Desistance and Disengagement Programme
This factsheet was updated in June 2025. The purpose of the Desistance and Disengagement Programme (DDP) is to help manage the risk of individuals who have been involved in terrorism or terrorism related activity. The programme works to reduce the …
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PHMG – The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
For over 25 years, PHMG has helped businesses around the world sound as good as they look. Founded in 1998 in a Chester portacabin, we’ve grown into the world’s leading audio branding agency — creating bespoke sound identities that help …
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Testing Welsh content without a Welsh speaker
The prison visits team has been working on the Welsh language version of a new public service. Find out how we tested Welsh content as a team without a Welsh speaker. Getting Welsh language support Visit someone in prison is …
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From Westminster to York: Reflections on Building a Modern Digital Government
As the Lead Technologist in the Technology Management Team within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) at GDS, I have over 20 years of experience in delivering digital transformation across the public sector, non-profit, finance, and consulting sectors. Last year, I was a core team member of the State of Digital Government review that was laid before Parliament in January 2025.
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Reserves Day: A life less ordinary
When people see me at my desk as the Logistic Support Officer for the Wales and West Defence Training Estate, they might not realise that I also serve as Battery Commander of 211 Battery in 104 Regiment Royal Artillery. For …
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Whispers from the Wild: Building Satellites that Listen to the Planet
Lacuna Space isn’t a billion-dollar rocket company trying to explore the universe.
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Graduates: accelerate your digital and data career on our Dynamic Graduate Scheme
Our 2025 Dynamic Graduate Scheme is now open for a limited time until 7 July. We have multiple digital roles for graduates. Read about how the scheme can supercharge your tech career.
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Reserves Day 2025: Meet the Cyber Guardians of the RAF
As the nation comes together to celebrate Armed Forces Week, Reserves Day provides an opportunity to shine a light on the vital contributions of our Reserve Forces. The world is changing, we are in a new era of digital warfare, …
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Transreport Honoured with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation
Transreport has received the distinct honour of The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category – the UK’s most prestigious business accolade, championing outstanding achievement and impact. This recognition reflects Transreport’s commitment to creating inclusive technology solutions that make …
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AI in Government and Academia: call for papers now open
Join our first ‘AI in Government and Academia’ conference in Manchester: submit your paper, share your work, and shape the future of AI!
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Publication of principles for successful delivery of data sharing initiatives
How do you successfully deliver a data sharing initiative that delivers real value to users? Dr. Neil Brammall, Technical Advisor, and Issie Ferris, Policy Advisor, explain how collaboration with international partners has helped to formulate 15 principles that underpinned the …
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Product Adoption - What it is, why it matters and how to improve it
How quality usage of our products and services can support the productive and agile state agenda.
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Unlocking innovation in planning: Reflections on the PropTech Innovation Challenge
The PropTech Innovation Challenge has revealed the potential for technology to revolutionise planning and housing delivery. Attracting 84 applications, with 225 partners, it demonstrates industry-wide commitment to finding innovative solutions which can help us meet our ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes.
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UK NSC recommends HPV self-sampling option for under-screened women in cervical screening programme
The UK NSC has recommended that women who never or rarely attend their routine cervical screening appointments could be offered a self-sampling test option.
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CMA takes first steps to improve competition in search services in the UK
Search and Search Advertising are critical for UK consumers and businesses so it’s vital that effective competition delivers good outcomes. Overview Google search accounts for more than 90% of all general search queries in the UK, with millions of people …
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The Nolan Principles at 30
Last week’s conference on the ‘Nolan Principles at 30’ at the Institute for Government brought together experts, politicians and academics to discuss the importance of maintaining high standards across our public life. It was an opportunity to hear from Sir …
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International Women in Engineering Day 2025
Together we engineer: Recognising the impact and leadership of women within engineering Each year, International Women in Engineering Day provides an opportunity to recognise the vital contributions women make to engineering across the UK and beyond. It is a moment …
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Celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025
As we start celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025, we’re highlighting the excellent work of DIO colleagues around the world who proudly provide our Armed Forces with a safe and effective place to train. DIO provides essential support for overseas training …
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Celebrating 10 years of open access to Companies House data
In June 2015, Companies House launched the free Find and update company information service on GOV.UK. Read more about how this increased corporate transparency and supported economic growth.
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UK digital identity legislation passes another important milestone
On 19 June, the Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent. This is a major milestone for the government’s work to make sure individuals and businesses across the UK have access to trusted digital identity services when they want to use them
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What Royal Assent Means for the National Underground Asset Register
We are thrilled to announce that the Data (Use and Access) Bill (“the Act”) has received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). This legislation is a testament to the importance of NUAR in …
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Landmark ruling reinforces that those responsible must pay for building defects
A landmark ruling from the UK’s highest court has made clear that those responsible for unsafe buildings should be held account. On 21 May, Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled that the developer BDW could seek to recover the costs of fixing major …
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Regulating the water industry: legal powers and duties
The water industry is fundamental to the health of our country - supporting people, wildlife, economic growth and the environment. That’s why it’s critical that water companies deliver on their environmental commitments, that they are fully funded to comply with, …
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Protecting our marine environment - MPA consultation
On 9 June 2025, we launched our consultation on proposed fisheries management measures for Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs). In England, we're fortunate to have a diverse array of marine habitats in our seas. These habitats serve as refuges …
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Police Emerging Science and Technology Trends
By Annie Estlin, OPCSA The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA), through GO-Science's co-funding opportunity, commissioned a report to explore emerging science and technology trends for UK policing. The pace of technological change continues to accelerate. Previously, technologies …
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Road work ahead: driving economic growth in UK markets
How the CMA’s new market study will apply our pro-growth and pro-investment approach to markets work.