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GOVERNMENT VETERINARY SERVICES (GVS) AT THE LONDON VET SHOW 2025
The Government Veterinary Services (GVS) are really excited to be exhibiting at the London Vet Show on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November. We will be on stand Q75, so do stop by to say "hi" and learn more about what we …
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Coverage of our proposals to shakeup home buying and selling process
There has been widespread, positive coverage across every national outlet on the government’s announcement to speed up the long drawn-out and costly homebuying and selling process – the biggest shakeup in this country’s history. Hundreds of thousands of first-time buyers are …
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UK Space Agency funding for growing Welsh space sector
The UK Space Agency is supporting the growth of Wales' space sector with a dedicated funding boost to unlock new opportunities, drive local growth and support innovation.
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PropTech innovation takes on housing delivery challenges
Following rigorous judging, 12 project teams have been selected from 84 applications to tackle three fundamental problems holding back housing delivery in England. Working alongside local authority and developer partners, each innovator will work until March 2026 testing their solutions in the real world.
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Working together to shape the next generation of New Towns
The Environment Agency welcomes the publication of the New Towns Taskforce report and the government's initial response. With economic growth as the government's number one mission, we are uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of New Towns through our statutory role to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable development.
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New Weed Control Handbook Published: A Smarter, Greener Approach to Vegetation Management
By Patrick Shannon-Hughes, Environmental Quality for Nature Senior Officer (Agri Chemicals) We’re pleased to release the updated Weed Control Handbook: Guidance for Herbicide Use on Nature Conservation Sites - a long-awaited refresh of the 2002 Herbicide Handbook. This new edition …
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5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
MacBradan Bones is a Nature Recovery Advisor at the Forestry Commission. Here he shares his tips for managing your woodland in autumn.
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Red squirrel recovery: Why APHA are all in
Red squirrels are fighting for survival and APHA is playing a key role with ground breaking science, smart feeders, and a bold plan to restore balance to UK woodlands.
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Turning research into action at the AI in Government and Academia Summit
Exploring how cutting edge academic research can shape AI adoption in government at the 2025 AI in Government and Academia Summit.
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Working together for water: 51 projects receive share of £11 million fund
Last year, money collected from fines on water companies between April 2022 and October 2023 was invested in the £11 million Water Restoration Fund. In this post, we share the list of successful grant applicants and highlight one of the projects.
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Natural England’s response to Defra’s consultation on heather and grass burning
By John Holmes, Director of Strategy On 5 September, Defra announced strengthened legislation on burning on peat. The new legislation came into force this week, with the new burning season commencing on Wednesday. We welcome the strengthened legislation which will …
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Dragons Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 10
It was a fiery night for the Dragons this week. Entrepreneurs pitched innovations including an AI-powered cooking monitor for the kitchen and a ginger-based alcohol-free drink that packs a punch!
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A Decade of Surge: The Civil Service’s crisis-busting weapon in Government Delivery
What does the overnight collapse of Thomas Cook, Covid-19 and the annual self-assessment tax peak all have in common? Answer: Enter the Surge and Rapid Response Team (SRRT) – the Civil Service’s ultimate problem solver, writes Karen Kyle, Head of …
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Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Race Champion Cat Little reflects on this year's powerful theme and what it means for our organisation and the communities we serve. October marks Black History Month across the UK, and as Civil Service …
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Extended producer responsibility: what’s it for?
There has been widespread coverage of the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme in recent days.
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An introduction to the Local Skills Dashboard, by Frank Bowley
Skills England is data-driven, bringing together the right evidence to understand and respond to the nation’s skills needs. An important part of this work is supporting our partners across the country to access and use this evidence in a local …
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Successful local plan development: Working together and preparing better
Andrew Megginson is Head of Service for Local Plans at the Planning Inspectorate where he leads the operational delivery of local plan examinations across England. Together with Simon Berkeley, Professional Lead for Local Plans, they recently delivered a comprehensive webinar on preparing local plans for successful examination.
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Working Together to Protect Harbour Porpoise
For those who work at sea, Harbour porpoises are a familiar sight around our coast. They have a wide diet, feeding mostly on fish, including sandeels, herring and whiting, as well as on squid and crustaceans. As predators they help …
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Celebrating Excellence: HMCTS National Awards Showcase Innovation, Compassion and Justice in Action
The annual HMCTS National Awards celebrate staff who exemplify our values through innovation, crisis response and commitment to putting people first.
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Introducing the GOV Reuse Library
The GOV Reuse Library is a new cross-government initiative designed to help teams work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively by reusing proven digital service components. Developed by the Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Government Digital Service and the …
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DataConnect25: How public sector data delivers real benefits for users
Next month DataConnect is back again for a fifth year. This year’s ‘for the community, by the community’ event is for the first time themed around using data to deliver benefits for users.
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Nature Recovery Projects – next steps for growing collaborative action that drives nature recovery
Acting for nature recovery at scale Defra and Natural England invested £7.4 million to initiate twelve landscape-scale Nature Recovery Projects (NRPs) across the country, over the three years of the Comprehensive Spending Review 2022/23-2024/25. Covering over 319,480ha, these projects were …
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Designing a user-centred intranet to help our staff work more effectively
An intranet is an essential digital platform that connects employees within an organisation, giving them easy access to internal news and resources. Sian, content designer, shares how user-centred design transformed our department's intranet, streamlining communication, knowledge sharing and accessibility to help our UK-wide staff work more productively and efficiently.
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Winter farm preparation: a guide for farmers after a dry season
As autumn begins, many farmers are still feeling the effects of prolonged dry weather and drought despite recent rainfall. Here the Environment Agency provides advice on how to prepare for winter challenges such as flooding, slurry storage, and reservoir refilling.
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Building our product management community: from sceptics to superfans
James Corbett is a Product Manager for Delivering Sustainable Futures at Defra and Helen McMullan is a Lead Product Manager for Regulatory Services at Defra. In this blog they reflect on how formalising a product community has unleashed the power of shared ownership, collective growth, and fostered sense of belonging
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From Insight to Interface: My summer in Digital Design at UKEF
Izzy tells us about her experience as an intern in UKEF DDAT
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Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives
Our role at the FSA is to put people first. That means being transparent about the risks in our food, and providing you with clear, science-based information to help you make informed choices about foods you eat. A good example …
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More than half of all English local authorities are now using the new Appeal a Planning Decision Service
With the introduction of the new Appeal A Planning Decision Service, the Appeals Casework Portal closure will be happening by April 2026. What does this mean for appellants and LPAs?
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Ready to grow your digital skills? Get Tech Certified this Autumn
This Autumn, Get Tech Certified offers an opportunity to gain free, recognised digital qualifications to help sharpen your skills and boost your career.
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UK–Australia Space Bridge strengthens ties at International Astronautical Congress
The UK Space Agency and the Australian Space Agency have renewed their Space Bridge partnership today at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney.
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Working together on user research
As a Fast Streamer, I spent six months at the Department for Education (DfE) working as a user researcher on our internal digital platform for reporting IT issues. The research, commissioned by leadership, aimed to understand how users experience the …
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Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly in 2025
By Matthew Heard, National Delivery Director Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly this year, according to data collected by Natural England and partners. Breeding figures and regional breakdown In 2025, Natural England and partners recorded a …
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Register as a waste carrier, broker or dealer directly online at GOV.UK
If you transport waste or buy, sell or dispose of waste - or arrange for someone else to do so - you must register with the Environment Agency.
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Fisheries activity mapping: Reports and data published
In summer 2023 we engaged with the fishing industry on fisheries mapping carried out by the MMO Marine Planning Team. We’ve now incorporated stakeholder feedback through an update to the fisheries mapping work. Amongst some of the key points you …
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What’s changing - applying for patents
We're publishing a series of blogs to guide you through the changes and ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition to our new service.
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The NDA Group Graduate Programme: more than a job
The NDA group graduate scheme offers far more than just a stepping stone into the nuclear industry; it’s a chance to grow professionally, explore new places, and become part of a supportive community. Nuala Ledward, Assurance and Performance Graduate, shares …
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Welcome to the Operational Delivery Profession: Delivering excellence every day
300,000 civil servants work on the front line in operational and delivery roles. Sir Peter Schofield, Head of the Government Operational Delivery Profession, tells us more about his work.
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Data Strategy in practice - Introduction and strategic ambitions
Reflections on research by the Digital, Data and Technology team in May 2025 with 15 organisations. This is the first in a series of blog posts on the topic.
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Behind the scenes with the UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group
The UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group has advised on a wide range of screening research projects since its launch.
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HydroGNSS mission lands in California
The UK-built HydroGNSS mission, which will investigate the Earth’s water cycle, has landed in California and is ready to start preparations for launch.