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Responding to the changing user needs of the COVID-19 landing page
As the subject of over 100,000 Google searches a month, we know people are still looking to GOV.UK for information on coronavirus. So when we discovered the page was not meeting changing user needs, we made some improvements.
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Buying quality school meals using DfE-approved frameworks
As we celebrate International School Meals Day 2023 on 9 March, Charlotte Springthorpe, Customer Relationship Manager at Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), highlights two new DfE approved catering frameworks.
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National Careers Week 2023: Where young people can get advice on choosing the right career
Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you’re at school, college or university. To help young people get the …
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Jose Gomez-Luengo is the FSA's Vet of the Year 2023/ Jose Gomez-Luengo yw Milfeddyg y Flwyddyn yr Asiantaeth Safonau Bwyd ar gyfer 2023
Here at the Food Standards Agency, we're delighted to share that our Vet of the Year for 2023 is Jose Gomez-Luengo. We sat down with Jose and asked him about his career and what the award means to him. I …
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Defra calls for more action to protect the world’s ocean
There was national and regional coverage following our announcement of new projects under the Blue Planet Fund to boost marine conservation efforts worldwide, fight climate change, and support vulnerable coastal communities. The Independent reported the UK has pledged nearly …
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Monitoring UK seas: how smart data and teamwork are key to Cefas success
Scientists love a bit of data, but it’s not just dry numbers and graphs. To celebrate International Open Data Day on March 5th, Cefas scientists, Michelle Devlin, Chris Read, Naomi Greenwood and Paul Nelson tell us about their work under …
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Making the MOD an information-driven organisation
The Ministry of Defence employs around 250,000 people and works with over 355,000 employees of partners and suppliers. It has established a vast amount of knowledge and information across the military and civil service, including in areas such as science, …
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The night sky in March
This month sees the transition from winter to spring and is a great time to see the bright stars and constellations that both seasons have to offer.
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Large Language Models and software as a medical device
Large Language Models (LLMs), including ChatGPT and Bard, offer great potential to mimic human conversation. LLMs only directed toward general purposes and whose developers make no claim that the software can be used for a medical purpose are unlikely to …
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National Careers Week: legal 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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International Women’s Day: “No one can make me feel small without my permission”
As part of International Women’s Day, Lolade Onabolu, Senior Programme Director at the Home Office gives her views on the importance of representation in leadership roles and on encouraging underrepresented practitioners at all levels to reach for more senior roles …
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Government impact assessments increasingly poor quality and too late
The RPC has published its IVB report, commenting on the Government’s recently published Business Impact Target Report for the period December 2021 to December 2022.
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Positive pathways through the criminal justice system
One of the best aspects of my role as Chief Social Worker for Adults is the opportunity to meet so many wonderful social workers applying their knowledge, skills and values in many different settings. Supporting people within the criminal justice system is one very good example...
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Police and Environment Agency work together to stop waste criminals
Cheshire Constabulary's Sgt Rob Simpson explains the joint efforts of the police and the Environment Agency to tackle waste crime.
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Jose Gomez-Luengo is the FSA's Vet of the Year 2023
We're delighted to share the news that our Vet of the Year for 2023 is Jose Gomez-Luengo. We sat down with Jose and asked him about his career and what the award means to him.
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Review targets more effective welfare services for veterans
A major review has been announced into the effectiveness and efficiency of welfare services for veterans. The review, announced by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, will also identify any duplication or gaps in support. Support …
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Defra announces Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
There has been widespread national, regional and trade coverage of Defra’s announcement this week that marine habitats and wildlife are set to receive the highest levels of protection as the government announces the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) …
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Dragons Den, Series 20 Episode 9
From motorcycle clothing to matcha drinks, there was a range of products to whet everyone's appetite in this week’s Dragons' Den episode.
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Coverage on vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza
Today we are responding to coverage in the i on vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza
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Set up a Direct Debit to tax your vehicle today
As part of this year's vehicle tax campaign, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about renewing vehicle tax with Direct Debit.
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Economics in action: what being an Economic Analyst Intern at the TRA entails
Last summer, the TRA’s analyst team had the pleasure of being joined by three summer interns. We’ll be recruiting again for these positions soon so keep an eye on our website and on our social media. Here’s a little bit …
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How we are improving support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We want all children and young people to have the same opportunity to meet their potential – including children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our ambitious new plan will create consistent, high standards of support …
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Launch of RPA web chat pilot for British Cattle Movement Service and Pet Travel helpline
Over the next six months we will be trialling a live web chat service, providing an additional contact route for users of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) English livestock service and Pet Travel helpline. The live web chat service …
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Advice from those in the Prison Service
Thinking about joining the Prison Service but want some advice on what it’s like working in a prison? We’ve brought together some advice from people who work in a range of roles on how to work effectively with offenders. Read …
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Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who have fallen behind with reading
This blogpost focuses on pupils with SEND who are not reading fluently.
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Creating our Country’s Collective Brain
Frontline Civil Servant Catherine Day explains why the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Global Strategy Programme is an invaluable experience for anyone who aspires to lead. My 25-year career has involved working on some of the UK’s biggest security challenges. …
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Message to parents of children with SEND from Claire Coutinho MP, Minister for Children, Wellbeing and Families
Parents know that their children only get one shot at education. However for some parents of children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), getting their child that superb education that every child deserves can feel like a full-time job. …
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Cyber in the Armed Forces | Defence Cyber Marvel 2
This month UK Defence hosted Western Europe’s largest cyber warfare exercise, Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2). With over 30 teams, comprised of personnel from Defence, government agencies, industry partners as well as other nations, the exercise saw more than 700 …
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World Book Day 2023: 10 top tips for sharing books with young children and toddlers
Sharing books with babies and toddlers helps to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Reading can be a fun thing to do together and have a positive impact later in life, on things like school exam results, pupil wellbeing, and …
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Women’s History Month : Super Women In Tech in Networks, Voice & Video Services
Kicking off Women’s History Month we have some inspiring stories of some very inspiring women, taking us through their career journeys, and how and why they ended up working here at Justice Digital. Lindsay Hancock – Networks, Voice & Video …
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Track our progress: Trade Remedies Authority case milestones – Mar 2023
This month’s tracker shows progress on our cases during February and the data is correct as of 1 March 2023. Subscribe here to receive automatic monthly updates of our interactive case tracker and view each stage of a case investigation …
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How we are keeping plants healthy in the age of online sales
An increase in online plant sales has brought an increased threat of plant pests and diseases. Dan Munro, Senior Technical Manager for Plant Passporting at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), explains what we are doing to reduce these risks.
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World Seagrass Day - Protecting our precious marine habitats together at Studland
It’s World Seagrass Day and we’re eager to highlight the conservation work that’s underway to protect this vitally important habitat at Studland Bay in Dorset. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 1 March as World Seagrass Day. Their resolution …
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Why we’re thinking about raising the ADI standards check pass mark
Nick Taylor discusses whether we need to make further changes to approved driving instructor (ADII) standards checks to ensure all pupils are getting the highest standards of instruction from all ADIs, and explains the reasons behind raising the pass mark of the standards check from 31 to 33 out of 51.
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Improving the Welsh language services at HMCTS
Hywel Hughes, Head of the Welsh Language Unit at HMCTS, gives an update on the Welsh language services available across the courts and tribunals service.
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Engaging with industry gives fascinating insight into potential of multi-condition tests for screening
Twelve companies from around the world attended a UK National Screening Committee virtual event to share information on the development of multi-cancer early detection tests and how these tests might eventually lead to exciting developments in the UK’s cancer screening programmes.
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My experience and advice as a veterinary surgeon applying for a job in the Civil Service – by Jane Holleran
My experience of applying to clinical vet roles in the UK was that it was generally very straight-forward; provide a CV, and if you meet the experience level for that position, you are likely to get an interview. In contrast, …
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Watch: How the Sustainable Farming Incentive works hand in hand with arable crop production
We went to the Isle of Wight to meet SFI agreement holder Caroline Knox. In this film, Caroline explains how the Sustainable Farming Incentive works hand in hand with commercial maize and rye production on her farm.
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Wise councils
Social care nursing advisory councils have now been launched in every ICB (integrated care board) in England and will be chaired by nursing colleagues from across the sector. Zoe Fry, a Director of The Outstanding Society and one of the chairs, explains her enthusiasm.
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The RPA Podcast: Episode 5
Welcome to the fifth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, the RPA’s Chief Executive, Paul Caldwell, speaks to Andrew Hawnt, from the RPA’s Internal Communications team, about his reflections of 2022 and ambitions for the year ahead. …