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Everything you need to know about the Schools Bill
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen’s speech will underpin the government’s ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about …
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A voice to lead: International Nurses Day 2022
Each year, on 12 May, I take great pride in celebrating and showing my appreciation for nursing colleagues working across the health and care system on International Nurses Day. This date marks the birth date of Florence Nightingale in 1820. …
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How we use UK industry data in setting trade tariffs
In a blog back in March, I set out why it is so important to the TRA to get industry data to do our job. This blog will say a bit more about what we do with that data when …
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Post-16 qualifications review: How it will affect you
Choosing your next steps at 16 can be a daunting process, which is why it’s so important young people are able to pick from qualifications they know will give them the necessary skills to achieve their goals. We are reviewing …
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Chief Social Worker for Adults Annual Report 2021-22: strength from adversity
It is with a sense of relief, but also pride in our collective resilience as a profession, that we are able to publish the Chief Social Worker for Adults Annual Report 2021-22 in a world which has, at long last, regained some of the familiar trappings of normality.
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Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning
Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
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Adjusting fertiliser application rates to reduce costs
In this post, I'll provide an update on the work of the fertiliser roundtable, which recently held its first meeting. I’ll also share some analysis on the impact of varying fertiliser application rates to help reduce costs.
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Foster Care Fortnight – 9 to 22 May 2022
Yvette Stanley, our National Director for Social Care, celebrates foster carers’ invaluable contribution to the lives of the children they care for. This Foster Care Fortnight, as ever, we take our collective hats off to all foster carers, for the …
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National Security Bill - Factsheet
On 11 May 2022, the Home Secretary introduced the National Security Bill, formerly known as the Counter State Threats Bill, which brings together vital new measures to further protect our national security and modernise existing counter espionage laws to reflect …
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'The National Security Bill is a vital tool to keep the British public safe' - Priti Patel
This Government will do all it can to protect the country from hostile foreign activity whether abroad or on our soil. The nature of the threat to the United Kingdom from foreign states may change, but it is ever-present. Over …
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Watch: Rose, a Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot participant
Rose Nankervis manages Wicca Farm on the north coast of Cornwall. In this video, Rose explains why she decided to take part in the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot.
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Encouraging nature recovery at DVLA
As work continues to improve the biodiversity of our estate in line with our Biodiversity Action Plan, Andrew Lees, Senior Sustainability and Travel Services Manager, gives us an update on how we are successfully meeting our nature recovery targets.
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Digital markets and the new pro-competition regime
This blog takes a look at the Digital Markets Unit and it's proposed regime to ensure fair competition across the digital landscape.
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Stephen Gibson appointed Senior Fellow of the Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government at Harvard University
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Gibson, RPC Chair, has been appointed a Senior Fellow of the Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government (M-RCBG) at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University.
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Six tips to help you apply for the England Woodland Creation Offer
If you're considering applying for the England Woodland Creation Offer here's five key things you should consider doing before making your application.
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How continuous learning for our Product profession helped improve our business and stakeholder strategy
DIT’s Product Managers are adopting the “opportunity solution trees” workshop technique. This is to provide better structure around ideas from their teams and stakeholders, aid collaboration, and improve their overall product strategy.
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Exams are starting
Next week, summer exams start for GCSEs, AS and A levels – the first summer exams for 3 years. More than a million students will sit exams in thousands of different exam centres. More than 70,000 examiners and moderators will …
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Studland Bay – Latest Patrols
With four-mile sandy beaches, idyllic coastline, and breath-taking views of Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay is a unique and popular place to visit for local residents and visitors from across the UK. The tranquil natural settings and well sheltered anchorage …
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Mental health and the value of networks
For 2022's Mental Health Awareness Week, Alison Walker talks about her experience of loneliness and how it has led her to setting up the DfE's fertility network, which is a great support to colleagues.
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Claims that having academy status makes schools less likely to be rated good or outstanding are misleading – here’s why
We’re aware of claims that suggest that schools with academy status are less likely to get good or outstanding Ofsted ratings than their council run counterparts. These claims are misleading – and here’s why.
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Compliance Monitor Process (Part 2)– CM role and application process
This is the second part a two-part blog series on the Compliance Monitor Process which is being piloted by the MHRA from April 2022. As outlined in the first part of this blog, the MHRA is starting a pilot in …
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Licence issued for fifth year of hen harrier brood management trial
Regular readers of this blog will be aware that Natural England is involved in several initiatives under the Hen Harrier Action Plan, one of which is the brood management trial. Natural England is committed to protecting and conserving hen harriers, …
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Emily Miles' stakeholder update - CBD and the challenge of getting regulation right
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles explains the challenge of getting the balance right between protecting consumers and supporting industry in our work to regulate the cannabidiol (CBD) market.
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An increase in Hepatitis Cases in Children
Since January 2022, we have detected an increase in the number of acute (sudden onset) hepatitis cases in the UK in children aged 10 and under. This blog looks at the symptoms of hepatitis, how to avoid spreading childhood infections and what to do if your child is unwell with symptoms of a viral infection.
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Championing diversity and inclusion in BEIS Digital
Penelope, Amanda and Laura explain how we’re championing diversity and inclusion in BEIS.
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Bringing BPS payments forward
We're bringing BPS payments forward. Farmers with eligible applications will receive half of their payment from the end of July, and the rest from December.
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Using documentation-driven development for GOV.UK Sign In
Learn how GDS is using documentation-driven development in the One Login for Government programme to help build and improve digital identity services.
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UK government backs seafood businesses with £1m boost to reach new and international markets
On Saturday 7th May, the UK government announced a £1m seafood export package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas. The package received coverage in Western Morning News and Fish Focus as well as international outlets, The …
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Loneliness isn't always obvious
For many years, Simone Filiaci has experienced depression and loneliness. It can be difficult to understand how different factors can contribute to this debilitating condition. Simone explains how seeking help changed his life. Mental Health awareness week runs from 9 …
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 19th May – The importance of clear comms
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 19th May – The importance of clear comms Paul Willgoss MBE, HSE, Science Division, Chief Scientific Adviser’s Office I am a disabled civil servant, and I’ve been involved in improving the Civil Service for others over …
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I-VMS Update - May 2022
We are pleased to announce that a quarter of I-VMS devices have been ordered by fishers from across the English inshore fleet. We would like to thank everyone who has already chosen, purchased and arranged installation of your preferred type-approved …
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Future Climate and Air Quality
If you are interested in air quality and how this might change in the future, we would love to hear from you! TerraFIRMA* is a new project spinning up at the Met Office and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) institutions …
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What is the gut microbiota?
Our bodies are full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Collectively, they are known as the microbiota and the combination of their collective genomes is called the microbiome. Imagine a jungle, but instead of trees, insects and animals, we …
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Designing for a relationship, not a user
When was the last time you helped someone do something online? A few personal examples from me: during a prototype testing session I talked a participant through how to share their screen with me, while on a whatsapp call with …
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The Rural Payments Agency Podcast: Episode 2
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has released the second episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, Sustainable Farming Incentive Pilot Delivery Manager, Alex Hills, talks about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot scheme, and the important findings that …
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The Rural Payments Agency Podcast: Episode 2 Transcript
James: Hello and welcome to the second Rural Payments Agency podcast. During today’s episode, we’ll update you on the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, give you the latest information on the Countryside Stewardship applications window and review the Lump Sum Exit …
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How we’re helping people learn new skills regardless of their age through the Lifelong Loan Entitlement
We want people to be able to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime. That’s why we are introducing the Lifetime Loan Entitlement. It will provide learners with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years …
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Taking action to tackle invasive plants through volunteering
In this blog Yvonne Spencer, APHA Director of Science Transformation, explains how APHA and other organisations are involved in tackling invasive, non-native species through campaigns and volunteering action groups.
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Want a career in tech? Join our graduate Dynamic Development Scheme
We’re publishing a series of posts written by current graduates on our Dynamic Development Scheme. Read about Dan’s experience on the scheme so far.
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Meet the engineer: Diane
Our late colleague Diane wrote this 'Meet the engineer' blog post because she was passionate about supporting women in digital roles. We’ve left it published for you to read in honour of her memory.