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Securing the Future: SKYNET 6 WSS Hits a Landmark Milestone
The SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability project has just reached a major milestone with the release of the final Invitation to Negotiate for the Wideband Satellite System. This is a big step forward in delivering the UK’s next generation of military …
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Deciding not to build a new service: why stopping can be the right outcome
5 tips for user-centred designers who are considering whether to continue building a new service for users.
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Delivering a data standard to support Awaab’s Law in social housing
We’re pleased to share a milestone in our social housing data work, the delivery of a new data standard to support Awaab’s Law.
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Coastal Planners Corner
North East As the North East Coastal Planner and Heritage Assets Policy Lead, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a wide range of stakeholders across the region who are passionate about our marine environment. From the Port of Tyne to …
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Exam Results Day: Supporting young people in the care system
During the exam results period, Rebecca Jones from Become talks about how she supports young people in the care system as they receive their GCSE and A-level results.
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Thriving Together: Nature, People and Industry in the Tees Estuary
By Vicky Ward, Tees Estuary Nature Recovery Partnership Project Manager It is a bright summer’s morning, as I walk through a striking landscape of contrasts. Through the passing juggernauts and across the brine fields to my right, an abundance of …
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APHA scientists find West Nile Virus sequences in UK mosquitoes: what it means for wildlife and public health
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time. Discover how APHA’s cutting-edge surveillance uncovered this threat and what it means for wildlife, horses and human health.
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From classroom to career: how T Levels and apprenticeships deliver skills for priority occupations
T Levels and apprenticeships offer young people brilliant pathways into thriving industries and allow employers to shape the skills of the workforce of tomorrow. Read on to learn how these training options are giving learners and employers better skills for …
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King Scallop Implementation Group: transparency and updates
The King Scallop Implementation Group marks a big step in the drive to sustainable management. Catch up with the first meetings and what’s next.
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How can GenerativeAI help UKEF staff work more efficiently day-to-day?
Since May 2025, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has been trialling 30 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences, distributed across a range of staff. These participants have been trying out the AI product in their day-to-day work and recording their experiences.
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Transforming Rapid Evidence Assessments with Artificial Intelligence
How the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is improving evidence reviews.
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From Fish to Rare Crayfish: England’s Drought Wildlife Rescue Operations
Fisheries teams across England respond as drought and prolonged dry weather puts aquatic life at risk. England’s driest start to the year since 1976 is severely impacting waterways. While Environment Agency fisheries officers work with partners to help fisheries prepare …
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From fences to freedom: England’s continuing beaver journey
By Stuart Otway, Principal Officer in Natural England’s Complex Cases Team and Delphine Pouget, Principal Officer in Natural England’s Species Recovery & Reintroductions Team In February 2025 Defra published its landmark policy on the wild release and management of beavers …
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Understanding Elections user journeys: lessons from in-person mobile testing
User researchers in the Elections Digital team are working on initiatives to improve voter registration by making the process simple and accessible. Find out how the team has been improving its understanding of the mobile-first experience of many citizens interacting with digital election services and what they learned along the way.
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The Prime Minister’s AI Exemplars programme: A portfolio approach to public sector innovation
Yesterday, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI) Exemplar products across a range of government departments. Sponsored by the Prime Minister as an initiative to revolutionise our public services, the AI Exemplars Programme will explore new ways for services like justice, education and the NHS to make best use of …
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GCSE results day 2025: Everything you need to know including the number grading system
Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education. Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, …
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Using government data to verify your identity: the role of the GOV.UK Wallet
Every day, people use official government documents like passports or driving licences to prove things about themselves in the economy. However, these physical documents weren’t designed for the digital age. This is why, through the Data (Use and Access) Act, …
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How to save 1000 species from extinction?
By Tim Wilkins, Principal Specialist in Species Recovery When a legally-binding target to reduce species extinction risk in England was set by government in 2023: The Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2023, this question – How to save a 1000 …
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Spurdog Returns: How Science and Fishers Are Working Together to Protect a Recovering Shark
Spurdog (also known as the spiny dogfish, scientific name Squalus acanthias) is a type of small shark found in oceans around the world. It can travel long distances and has been an important species for commercial fishing in the past. …
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What citizen scientists are telling us about bathing waters through AI signposts
Hello Lamp Post-driven QR signage being put up at Combe Martin in Devon Valuable new information about how and when people use popular bathing waters has become available, ten months after AI-powered signage was launched at pilot sites around England. …
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Young People and the Future of Scotland - How to get young people involved in strategic foresight
By Claire Elliott, Scottish Government Introduction A bold approach to a futures project, bringing young people into Scotland’s long-term policy thinking, made possible through financial support via GO-Science Futures’ co-funding initiative. Young People and the Future of Scotland was a …
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RPA email receipts are changing
We’re changing the email notification customers receive when they email RPA. What's changing Shorter notification containing a reference number If you’ve recently emailed the RPA email address, you will have received a long acknowledgement email. We are reducing the size …
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Level 3 results analysis 2025: Key trends and context for teachers
More than 850,000 A and AS level results have been issued to students in England today, along with just over 250,000 results for vocational and technical performance-table qualifications taken alongside them. These are results that enable young people to progress …
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Channel demersal NQS FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
Learn about the Channel demersal NQS FMP, its goals, and latest updates through new infographics and video from the MMO and RFGs.
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Secure by Design: Two Years of Building a More Resilient MOD
Two years ago, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) launched its Secure by Design initiative, a fundamental shift in how we approach cybersecurity. Since then, significant progress has been made in embedding this approach across our capabilities. However, the evolving threat …
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The enquiries team – the human face of the Royal Courts of Justice
Steven Sanders and Stephen Clarke share what it’s like to support and guide visitors at one of our most iconic buildings, the Royal Courts of Justice, where every day brings a chance to make a difference.
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Skills England: Better skills for better jobs
Skills England is creating better skills for better jobs. Our vision is to: In our first blog, Phil Smith CBE, Skills England Chair, explains what's been happening over the last few weeks, expands on the Skills England vision and what …
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Our experience on a cyber threat intelligence placement
Find out what two of our Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts thought about their placement with ICS Digital.
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The Species Recovery Programme Capital Grant Scheme – a Natural England partnership success story
By James Phillips - Principal Officer – Species Recovery and Species Re-introductions and Karen Shelley-Jones - Senior Officer – Funding and Grant Scheme Management England’s species charm, intrigue, amaze and inspire us, sparking interest and concern in the natural world. …
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Your A level results are in – now what? Exploring apprenticeships as your next step
Getting your A level results can feel like standing at a crossroads. While for some university might seem like the default next step, apprenticeships also offer an exciting alternative—one that lets you earn money, gain real-world experience, and work toward …
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Understanding Climate Risks
Climate scenario analysis helps public sector organisations turn long-term climate uncertainty into actionable insights for today's decisions, supporting resilience and adaptation planning.
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Results day 2025: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?
It can feel like there’s a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don’t get your predicted grades, don’t worry - it doesn’t mean that your education journey stops here. …
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Standardisation of Post-Consent Monitoring for Offshore Wind Farms
The MMO’s Strategic Renewables Unit has finalised their work with other government departments, Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCBs), The Crown Estate and Renewable UK to standardise the post-consent monitoring requirements for offshore wind farms. The aims is to make these …
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GSE leadership in action: Demonstrating our Leadership Values
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession places a strong emphasis on leadership values. The four leadership values; integrity, collaboration, decisiveness, and inclusion, provide a framework for successful leadership. Michelle Hackett, Head of International Fisheries Science at the Department for …
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Our new powers in action: tackling company cloning
Read how we used our new powers to remove nearly 1,000 fraudulent restaurant company 'clones' from the register.
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Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
Jim O'Neill, Agroforestry Development Manager, shows how applying traditional forestry knowledge to agroforestry systems can unlock timber production potential.
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What is drought?
Over the past 50 years, England has suffered lots of droughts - some of the more notable ones include 1975-76, 1989-92, 1995-96, 2004-06, 2011-12 and recently 2018, 2022 and 2025. But what does this mean, how does the Environment Agency …
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FDA Warning Letters
This Blog relates to actions which licence holders should do following the issuing of USFDA Warning Letters. The MHRA’s Inspection Action Groups (IAG) are responsible for recommending and implementing regulatory action against companies for breaches across all GxPs, and its …
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Nine tips for supporting your child on results day
Results day can be an emotional rollercoaster, bringing nerves, joy, disappointment and uncertainty. It is normal for parents to feel powerless as they support their child through one of life’s milestones.
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How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
Apprenticeships allow people of all ages to earn while they learn and gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Since 2020, over 1.6 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from …