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National Protective Security Authority begins work
A new body has been created to help the UK combat national security threats. State-sponsored attempts at stealing sensitive research and information can undermine UK businesses and harm our country’s competitiveness on the world stage. As part of the Integrated Review …
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Reflections on the shared commitment to public involvement
I remember first hearing about the shared commitment to public involvement when it was announced. I was working in a research department of a hospital, experiencing first-hand how people’s lived experience could drive more inclusive and meaningful health and social …
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Using scenario building to think through options for your service or policy
In this blog post Serena outlines how you can use scenario building workshops to understand the consequences of design decisions and imagine different futures
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The art of applying to the Civil Service
Sharing some tips on how to apply for a job in the Civil Service, hopefully helping you apply for some of the fantastic opportunities we have available.
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Coverage on His Majesty The King’s visit to Weybridge
There has been positive coverage in the Daily Express (p.9), on BBC Online, the Evening Standard, The Independent and Express and Star following His Majesty The King’s visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
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Working to reduce pollution from farming
The Environment Agency has recruited and trained 84 new Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officers to carry out advice-led regulation on farms. The officers complement the existing Land and Water officers who already regulate agriculture.
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Science partnerships can secure health and prosperity
This year’s British Science Week theme is “connections” and throughout the week we’re highlighting how UKHSA science is carried out in partnership with a wide range of organisations. In this blog UKHSA Chief Scientific Officer Isabel Oliver looks at how these partnerships can benefit both health and society.
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National Careers Week: accounting pathway apprentices
6th-11th March is National Careers Week. The week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Apprenticeships are one way to kickstart a career, including in the legal, finance and accounting route. There are …
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Secure training centres – introducing assurance inspections
From April 2023, we will be carrying out annual assurance inspections of secure training centres (STCs). These will be in addition to the full annual inspections we do with Care Quality Commission and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons. Since 2016, …
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Migration and refugee crisis: charities can model a better kind of discourse
One of the hallmarks of our free and democratic society is the space it grants individuals and organisations to speak out on behalf of those in need. Quite rightly, this role often falls to charities. Our charities have a long …
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Social care's digital future: the journey has begun
Moving from paper-based to digital systems can be daunting and this is no less true for the social care sector . With so much information out there it’s hard to know where to start. Breaking it down into manageable stages is the best approach, as Alison Ainsworth, Deputy Director for Social Care Technology Policy in DHSC, explains...
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British Science Week 2023 and connections across Government
We're celebrating British Science Week and this year's theme is 'connections'. We are kicking things off with our Chief Scientific Advisor, Robin May, discussing how he connects us to other Government departments.
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Dragons’ Den, Episode 10 Series 20
Brave pitches, innovative ideas and fierce questioning - a staple of any Dragons’ Den episode, but particularly clear this week.
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What you need to know about the Species Recovery Programme Capital Grant scheme
Update: From 3rd April 2023, applications will be made through the Atamis platform. Applicants must register to the Atamis platform before an application can be made. For further information and application see the Atamis landing page: Welcome (force.com) The SRPCGS …
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Policy design’s big year
Head of UK Government's Policy Design Community, Andrew Knight, sets out what's been achieved over the past year and the exciting work planned for next year.
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Six months in the life of Head of Product at the Office for National Statistics
Sarah Brazier reflects on the last six months in the role of Head of Product at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and shares what she’s focussed on what she’s planning to do next.
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How to start your career at HMRC
I'm Pat and I work in the Recruitment Marketing team at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You’ve probably heard of HMRC, but have you thought about working here? You might know us as ‘the tax people’. When you get paid, …
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Women in forestry mean business
Jemima Cooper, Head of Policy & Partnerships at the Institute of Chartered Foresters, talks to us about the women in the tree sector, working tirelessly to plan, grow, plant, establish, manage, harvest, process, and research the timber our society needs.
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Equity, equality and veterinary services on International Women's Day
Jane Clark, FSA Director of Veterinary Services, Posted on:8 March 2023 - Categories: People Cymraeg On International Women's Day, Jane Clark, Food Standards Agency (FSA) Director of Veterinary Services, shares her journey to the top of her profession and how the fight for …
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Coverage of Operator Self Monitoring
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
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A day in the life - IPA Communications Team
Laura Hanson tells us about a typical day as a Communications Advisor and why she chose to work in government communications. I am a Communications Advisor at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), and joined just under a year ago …
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International Women’s Day: the benefits of creating a diverse workforce in a male-dominated industry
Improving diversity in construction is at the heart of a major government infrastructure project to redevelop the UK’s primary capability for animal health science at Defra’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
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Closing the gender pay gap at Companies House
As we look to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, it feels like a good time to reflect on one area we’re continuing to work on - our gender pay gap.
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Windrush Schemes Factsheet – January 2023
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
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NWS celebrates gender inclusivity on IWD
Last year, 44% of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group's nuclear graduate programme intake and 30% of apprentices across all companies were women. Statistics like these are fantastic and give me so much pride to be working in a dynamic …
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Saving for your future
GAD's work includes advising government around pensions for public sector workers. There are lots of details associated with these types of pensions, and actuaries have an important role in helping employers and policymakers understand these details. Read this blog to find out more...
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International Women's Day: a message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care
International Women’s Day is one of the most important awareness raising events of the year for Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, not least because around 80 percent of people working in the social care profession are women...
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International Women’s Day: Women in Commercial
On International Women’s Day, two leaders explain how the commercial sector can support women in reaching their full potential
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Improving water quality in the River Ryton, Worksop
Chloe Hayes, Environment Monitoring Officer in the Environment Agency’s East Midlands area, explains how teams are working together to improve water quality in the River Ryton in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
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International Women's Day - Embracing Equity
Nikki Halford joined DIO in November as Head of the Transformation and Change team and it’s a role she is highly qualified for. Having started as a junior grade in the Civil Service 26-years ago, she has experienced change at …
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Off Mute – Women in Cyber Podcast
Today is International Women’s Day. This year we want to celebrate the women working in security and cyber with the launch ‘Off Mute’, a series of podcast interviews. Listen to episode one, where we hear from Anna, a senior threat analyst at the Home Office. Anna came from a non-technical background, but has worked her way up from an apprentice into a technical line management role. She discusses career progression, the challenges she has faced along the way, and provides her unique insight into the world of cyber.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day around Justice Digital
We are celebrating International Women’s Day! Learn what women around the organisation have to say about their experiences here. Yasmin Jones - Software Developer I studied forensic science at university but found the transferable skills, attention to detail and methodological …
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Equity, equality and veterinary services on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, Jane Clark our Director of Veterinary Services shares her journey to the top of her profession and how the fight for equity continues.
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International Women’s Day 2023: Equity V Equality
My name is Hannah and I currently work in HR as a People Impacting and Insight Lead. I have been very lucky to be part of many amazing teams at HMRC such as the Respect at Work Programme and the …
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The science behind the Sustainable Farming Incentive
In this post, I’ll share a few scientific examples of how the actions within the Sustainable Farming Incentive can support businesses, bring about positive environmental outcomes whilst maintaining — and in some cases boosting — food production.
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More women are taking on manual roles in the Environment Agency
Vicky and Maggie are the only women in the East Hampshire Field Team, a team that is on-the-ground doing manual work to protect communities from flooding. They tell us what it’s like working in a predominantly male team. Our jobs …
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International Women’s Day 2023 – celebrating our international female colleagues
Cefas is marking International Women’s Day by inviting our female colleagues that we work with overseas on some of our international projects, to share their science and how we work together. We aim to celebrate the amazing work that is …
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International Women's Day: a message from Lyn Romeo
Today, across the world, people are celebrating International Women’s Day. This year, there is an emphasis on inclusivity, diversity and parity of esteem. In social care and social work, helping to contribute to women's equity has never been more important...
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Species spotlight - sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities
This week we’re putting the spotlight on some of the interesting species found within our coastal waters and marine protected areas (MPAs). In particular, we’d like to share more information about sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities, including what they are …
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"Being a prison officer isn't just a man's job"
What’s it like as a woman working in a prison? This International Women’s Day, we caught up with 23 year officer Tonkin who’s been a prison officer for the past 5 years. Here’s what she had to say about her …