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Windrush Schemes factsheet – November 2022
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. Windrush Compensation Scheme The Windrush Compensation Scheme was launched on 3 April 2019. You may …
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Welcome to the ONS digital, data and technology blog
Martin O'Brian, Deputy Director Digital Delivery, welcomes you to the new ONS blog and shares what you can expect from future posts.
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Domestic Abuse - Adopting a whole family approach
Summary System and cultural changes can be challenging. We would like to share how the London Safe and Together partnership, with Waltham Forest as the lead borough, tackles domestic abuse by adopting the Safe and Together model. The partnership has …
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Head of Global Science - SCS1 Deputy Director
This role is offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The CSA and Research and Evidence Directorate (RED) brings together four departments: Global Science; Research and Technology; Expertise and Science Advice; and Research Analysts. Collectively these departments deliver …
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Head of International Technology Department - SCS1
This role is offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The International Technology Department (ITD) works to protect and enhance the UK’s strategic advantage in technology, and champion the free, responsible, secure and resilient development and use of …
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Further funding available to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience
At the end of this month, farmers, growers and foresters in England will be able to apply for a share of £850,000 to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience. In this post, I’ll share an overview of the competition, the application process and links to help you prepare.
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Glory of the Games!
From street cleaning, stewarding, a scorching summer to security, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit pulled out the stops to bang the drum and deliver the Games in Brum! Having delivered a magnificent sporting spectacle on time and on budget, …
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Towards a sustainable future for Penwith Moors
This is a follow up to the Natural England blog of 07 October 2022 which outlines the designation of Penwith Moors as an SSSI. By Mark Beard - Penwith Moors SSSI designation project manager At the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP …
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Why I enjoy being a mentor
On International Mentoring Day, Joya Snowden shares her own mentoring journey, including her motivations for becoming a mentor, how she got started and some tips for finding your own mentor.
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Revolutionising our management of heritage on the Defence estate
The MOD has a rich and diverse historic environment on its UK and overseas estate, containing many thousands of historic buildings and archaeological sites. As the guardian of these valuable heritage assets, DIO is responsible for their stewardship, a key …
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Single-use plastics ban coverage
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that a range of single-use plastic items will be banned from October 2023.
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How leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire uses Companies House data
When it comes to explaining the complex world of money in football few do it better than lecturer, author, podcaster, and media commentator Kieran Maguire. Here he shares some rare insight into how Companies House services help him to do his job.
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Conquering the Digital Heap
Cabinet Office Digital is at the forefront of developing innovative systems for conquering the so called ‘digital heap.’ This blog describes what the Cabinet Office has done to achieve this, and in particular how we have included innovative automated solutions within an end to end digital system, the first of its type in government.
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Waste criminals targeted on Environment Agency day of action
Officers from the Environment Agency and the Joint Unit for Waste Crime visited a number of sites across England on Thursday 12 January as part of Operations Lyceum and Iris, cracking down on waste criminals. The proactive operation checked lorries …
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Tips for communicating across a language barrier
Good communication with participants is a foundation of user research. But how can you get meaningful insights when communicating isn't straightforward.
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Seeking a better way for local government insurance
Local authorities spend millions buying insurance, while central government departments retain their risks. Why is this - and is there a better way? Read the insights and opinions of a GAD actuary who's also a director of the Local Government Mutual.
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Salute to empowering military women’s health
How one small MOD team smashed the taboo over women’s health in the armed forces through popular blogs and an educational booklets to raise awareness Your mission should you choose to accept it: ensure a section of our talented armed …
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Explanatory notes on nurses' pay Twitter graphic
On 10 November 2022, DHSC posted a tweet about nurses’ pay, after the Royal College of Nursing announced the result of its ballot on strike action. The tweet included a graphical representation of increases in nurses’ pay over the past …
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Simplified process for verifying the death of a donor, attorney, deputy or guardian
[English] - [Cymraeg] We have simplified the process we follow after being notified that someone has died.
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Employers hail industrious veterans
Former military personnel enjoy strong public support in the UK, a study has revealed.Some 71% of employers believe veterans have a strong work ethic, while a vast majority of fellow employees say veterans are resilient individuals they are happy to …
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Dementia care and the benefit of experience
"I’m a registered nurse working for specialist dementia care provider, Vida Healthcare. I’d like to share my experience of working in a specialist dementia care home and why more nurses should consider gaining experience within care settings like these."
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The night sky in January
This month there is a chance to see all of the planets in our Solar System, as well as the Pleiades star cluster, Andromeda galaxy, and a comet!
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Dragons' Den Episode 2 Series 20
From ‘Instagramable’ pooch parties to plus size clothing, this week’s Dragons’ Den was packed full of highs and lows - for both the Dragons and the entrepreneurs.
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Democracy, Design and Public Policy: potential and pitfalls
Professor Lucy Kimbell from Central Saint Martins, University of London invites colleagues to join our next AHRC Design and Policy Network event on Friday 17 February 2023.
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Beware of cyber criminals who are preying on legal aid providers
In an uncertain world, organisations need to be fully equipped to counter online attacks, writes Scott C* from the National Cyber Security Centre. Ransomware attacks are a huge risk for law firms, which have already suffered from online criminals. This …
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Reflections on diversity from my experience as EMWF sponsor
This blog is authored by Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the GSE Profession. Let me start by addressing the obvious. I am writing as the sponsor of the Ethnic Minority Women’s Forum (EMWF), but …
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Tried and tested tips for reducing requisitions
Enact Conveyancing has worked closely with HM Land Registry to reduce its requisition rate by more than a third. Enact’s Remortgage Support Manager, Alan Connor-Clark, talks about the new approach and process changes which are helping them get it ‘right the first time'.
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DIT's Data Workspace - all our data, in one place
Data Workspace is a DIT platform providing one place for our people to find data they need. They can search, view and analyse it, all in one place.
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Why teaching is a rewarding career
Teaching is a job like no other. It’s unique in combining a rich range of professional skills with creativity, excitement and personal satisfaction – and a sense of making a real difference to the lives of children. Teaching is a …
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The Digital Excellence Programme
In our latest blog, you can read about the Digital Excellence Programme, specifically designed for current and aspiring Senior Civil Servants. Find out about the programme, and be part of the change by signing up for the pilot courses starting in February 2023.
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Track our progress: Trade Remedies Authority case milestones – Jan 2023
Subscribe below to receive the latest update on our interactive case tracker, which shows the progress of each of our cases as they go through the investigation lifecycle. This month’s tracker shows progress on our cases during December and the …
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The eagle has landed: rare bird returns to Lulworth Ranges
The white-tailed eagle or sea eagle is Britain’s largest bird of prey, and was once widespread along the south coast of England before being driven to extinction by human persecution. To restore this lost species, Forestry England and the Roy …
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The deadline for primary school applications is Sunday 15 January: Here’s what you need to know
Sunday 15 January is the deadline for primary school applications. Parents with children due to start school in September 2023 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.
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COVID-19 testing for people arriving from China
A sample of passengers travelling from China into London’s Heathrow Airport will be invited to take a PCR test for COVID-19 on arrival. These tests will help us to better understand any variants that may be present in any positive …
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Designing services to help employers support disabled employees
We sat down with DWP Digital's Sarah Bradley and the Opencast team to discover the ways employers can support their disabled employees.
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Jim's journey as a case administrator
The Probation Service can really benefit from welcoming staff with varied life and work experiences. We talk to Jim who, after a long career outside of the Probation Service, joined us as a case administrator. Tell us a bit about …
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At home I am 1, at work I am 3500
Dr Jo Jolly, Deputy Director and Head of Project Futures at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) discusses the importance of delivering the best outcomes for our environment and economy. Nick Smallwood’s recent blog on the progress being made to …
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Building on leadership with the Florence Nightingale Foundation
Social care deputy care home manager, Emily Pimm, had never heard of the Florence Nightingale Foundation Leadership Scholarship programme before, but after a discussion with a friend about helping people understand the impact of coronavirus restrictions on care homes during the pandemic, she decided the scholarship would be a way to get her voice heard.
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National coverage of new biosecurity strategy to protect food security, trade and plant health
Today we are looking at media coverage of new action plan to protect food security, trade and plant health
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Changes to OBS: how they affect driving instructors and businesses
Earlier this year I updated you on our progress on what we are doing to tackle businesses who are buying large amounts of tests and selling them for a profit. The purpose of ‘book and manage your pupils’ test …