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How using transport location data can improve air quality
Josh Dalby explains how Ricardo’s Geospatial Commission funded project is using the location of vehicles to change their behaviour to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
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Using doughnuts to deliver shared prosperity
Claire Spencer from West Midlands Combined Authority writes about how they have adopted a radical new way of delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens.
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Advice for implementing the new Early Careers Framework following a successful first term
Jane Cruickshank, deputy headteacher, explains how her trust is delivering the Early Careers Framework and the lessons they’ve learned so far.
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Training places for doctors
The Foundation Programme is a two-year programme which doctors undertake after graduating to enable them to practise as a doctor in the UK. It precedes specialist or general practice training. A Foundation Programme (FP) post is a job – and …
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Tree protection – thinking about risks and opportunities
Herbivorous mammals can damage trees in the early years of establishment. This blog looks at the risks associated with that damage and the options available for protection.
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Sleep struggles - and how to beat them
Sleep Awareness Day highlights the importance of quality sleep and how insomnia can have a devastating impact on our wellbeing. Andy Clarke tells us how signing up to Sleepstation through the Charity for Civil Servants helped improve his quality of …
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What do we do with customer feedback?
Our customers’ voices are central to the planning of services and products as well as measuring our performance. Find out how we gather feedback and how it influences our decision-making.
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Replacing the scroll tracker on GOV.UK
We explain what scroll tracking is, why the original scroll tracker wasn't fit for purpose, why we built a new one, and some of the complexities involved.
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"Social workers are without a doubt unsung heroes, and we must all strive to champion and celebrate their important work"
Children and Families Minister Will Quince has written about the vital work of social workers - who he says are unsung heroes.
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How we help schools and colleges support pupils with dyslexia
It is critical that children experiencing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), get the right support – so their needs are identified and met at an early stage.
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Green Paper can herald Nature recovery
The Nature Recovery Green Paper starts a critical debate about how we can recover the health of the natural world upon which we all depend. Its sweep is such that the ways in which we have conserved Nature for more …
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On the ground with Space Hub Sutherland and Orbex
UK Space Agency CEO Paul Bate reflects on the team's visit to the A’ Mhòine peninsula in Scotland, as we gear up to the first small satellite launches from the UK.
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How service teams are solving a whole problem for users
This blog post shows what it means in practice to work against point 2 of the Service Standard. Two departmental service teams share how they have addressed it.
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Health security labs: Keeping us on the front foot in the fight against health hazards
The scientific capabilities and technologies at our health security laboratories, including those in our science campuses at Porton Down, Chilton and Colindale and our regional labs co-located with the NHS, are at the core of our mission to protect people from all health hazards.
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Watch Episode 2: Land management plans and the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot
In the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot, we provided farmers with 3 different land management plan templates. Each template was developed through tests and trials. Farmer Martin Hole took part in the Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels test and trial. He explains how the vision for his farm, and the landscape in which he lives, has been supported by land management planning.
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"I will continue to listen to young people and their parents so we can get this right": Children and families Minister Will Quince on support for pupils with dyslexia and other special educational needs
Our ambition is for every child and young person, no matter what challenges they face, to have access to a world-class education that sets them up for life. It is therefore critical that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities …
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New degree apprenticeships policy goes live
Following on from the publication of our consultation response in December, we have published the new guidance to support trailblazers in the development of new and revised standards in line with the new policy. The new policy is designed to …
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Supporting cross profession senior civil servants with their DDaT skills
How we plan to support cross profession SCS to improve their digital, data and technology skills and knowledge
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Young carers in the Civil Service
Rebecca Sudworth, Deputy Civil Service Carers’ Champion, highlights the key issues young carers face. Today is Young Carers Action Day. This is a nationwide event organised by the Carers Trust aimed at raising awareness of young carers across the country. …
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Helping UK businesses to grow through exporting
Andrew Sayer from the Department for International Trade outlines the support available to help businesses, small and medium-sized, to learn about international tradeshows
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Understanding the transmission and future risk scenarios of COVID-19
Disease surveillance is one of UKHSA’s most essential functions. We ensure that we gather the right information at the right time – and present this information clearly and accurately to inform public health decisions in response to emerging or ongoing threats of disease.
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Meet the engineer: Roy
For the first in our Meet the engineer series, we're introducing you to Roy, one of our senior infrastructure engineers. Find out what he thinks about working at DWP Digital, what tech he uses and what he likes to do in his free time.
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Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives and Practice Symposium 2022 - Different perspectives on food hypersensitivity
Professor Robin May, FSA Chief Scientific Adviser, reflects on the recent Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives & Practice Symposium, and how we can make the UK a better place for the food hypersensitive consumer.
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The Basic Payment Scheme Is Now Open For Applications
You can now submit your applications for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). To make sure you have everything you need to make your application, we have put together some useful information. We have published …
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The WRES is a pivotal moment for racial equality
The introduction of the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) by the Department of Health and Social Care represents a pivotal moment for social care colleagues of all backgrounds and makes the pursuit of workplace equality official.
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How we'll use the money we have for the people we serve
Following the recent Spending Review, which set government budgets for the next three Financial Years, the Environment Agency has now received its allocations for FY 2022/23 and finalised its plans.
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A message of hope on World Social Work Day
This year’s World Social Work Day takes place against the backdrop of another international crisis, this time borne of one man’s inhumanity to an entire nation, rather than an accident of unconscious viral evolution. All the more reason to celebrate the very best of the social work profession.
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GOV.UK Sign In is looking for authentication beta partners
Does your government service have an authentication need? Find out more about the new single sign-on product and see whether your team could become a private beta partner.
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My experiences as a woman working in Defence
March is Women’s History Month, so this month we’re reflecting on women’s experiences in the workplace and highlighting some of the contributions that women have made in DIO. Hi. I’m Jenny Bennett and I’ve worked as an ecologist for DIO …
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Professor Sir Mike Richards announced as new UK National Screening Committee chair
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has appointed a new chair to contribute to its ongoing development.
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Making a difference through science
This week is British Science Week and we're showcasing the importance of science and scientists at Sellafield. Meet Robin Ibbotson, our new chief technical officer, who explains the role that science plays in cleaning up our legacy.
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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund: review of items
The items for the first round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund were developed with farmers, industry groups and other stakeholders. We’re adopting the same approach for the next round. We want you to tell us which items should be included, which items should be removed and which specifications need to be updated.
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The Knowledge Assets Grant Fund - Reflections on Year 1
BEIS has hosted the Knowledge Assets team for almost a year now, and I am one of the BEIS staff who joined when the work moved over from HM Treasury. My name is Michael, and I have had the privilege …
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Why composting matters to me
To celebrate Compost Week UK, Senior Interaction Designer Christina Gyles shares her love of composting and reflects on how lucky she is that her passion dovetails so nicely with her work.
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Factsheet: Home Office visa support for Ukrainians
The Home Office stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The generous Ukraine Family Scheme provides an immediate pathway for people from Ukraine with family already in the UK to come here. It is designed to …
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Compliance Monitor process (Part 1) – An introduction
This is the first part of a two-part blog series on the Compliance Monitor process which is being piloted by the MHRA from April 2022. The MHRA has a history of implementing risk-based inspection practices: 2009: The risk-based inspection programme …
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Environment Secretary attends G7 Agriculture Ministerial meeting on Ukraine and food security
The Environment Secretary took part in a virtual G7 meeting on global food security today
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How to name a service
In this post, Interaction Designer, Rinto Cyriac, explains how to name a service. He describes the do’s and don’ts of choosing a name, and how his team decided on ‘Manage an academy transfer’.
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British Science Week 2022: Using green innovation to deliver carbon efficient training accommodation
Today marks the start of British Science Week, a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This year’s theme is ‘growth’ and in Defence, we are highlighting the ways in which science and innovation are being harnessed to grow …
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New case study: how NHS Digital used API management to support APIs at scale
The Data Standards Authority and NHS Digital have published a case study about how NHS Digital used API management to build and maintain APIs more efficiently, securely and scalably.