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Deputy Prime Minister scraps outdated Vagrancy Act
It was confirmed this week (Wednesday 10th July) that the Government will formally scrap the Vagrancy Act by Spring next year. New legislation brought forward through the Home Office’s Crime and Policing Bill will instead focus on real crimes such …
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We’re making it easier to find MOT testing advice
We’re moving vehicle testing advice out of the MOT testing service (MTS) and onto a single, dedicated, and easy-to-access page on GOV.UK.
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Nature for Health: Greening Healthcare Sites for People and Wildlife
By Lucy Prescott, Health and Nature Senior Officer Restoring nature goes beyond protecting wildlife and increasing biodiversity. It is also about rebuilding everyday connections between people and the natural world. To achieve this, we must broaden our partnerships and engage …
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Heat Health: what you need to know for summer 2025
During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings potential risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual.
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SMA Screening ISE partnership board updated on NIHR research call
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
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Celebrating and Supporting Carers during Carers Week!
This week we celebrate Carer’s Week 2025 June 9th – 15th, the aim is to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of carers and raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise their contribution to families …
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AI in schools and colleges: what you need to know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s already having a significant impact across the public sector - from helping police identify criminals to improving cancer screening in the NHS. That’s why we are bringing the AI revolution to classroom – using it to modernise our education system, to back our teachers and deliver for …
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The ocean is a climate ally: How the East Marine Plan can lead on climate action
Sian McGuinness from the Marine Planning team discusses a new study “The opportunity for climate action through climate-smart Marine Spatial Planning”, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory “After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place …
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Supporting local government to reduce cyber risk through targeted interventions
The cyber threat to local government is real, increasing, and constantly evolving. Four years into the Cyber Support programme, we’re sharing insights on the impact of our cyber work.
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Enabling users to focus on what really matters
The Financial Forecasting Tool (FFT) represents a significant leap forward in operational efficiency. Here's how this transformation was accomplished.
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Government Veterinary Services at BVA Live (12-13 June)
Want to learn more about the work of the Government Veterinary Services (GVS)? Come and see us at BVA Live. We will be speaking at a few events across the 2 days: Thursday 12th June: 10:25-11:25: Business, Careers & Debates …
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Addressing concerns in the veterinary sector
An update on our market investigation, following our consultation on potential remedies for vet businesses When we published our consultation on measures to address potential competition concerns in vet businesses, we expected a broad and robust set of responses – …
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Join the Government Science and Engineering profession
On Monday 9 June the Cabinet Secretary launched the ‘Join a Profession’ campaign. This campaign is part of the government’s vision to enhance the Civil Service by investing in skills and leadership capabilities to drive innovation. The Cabinet Secretary is …
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Join a Profession: discover your professional community
Being part of a government profession is an important aspect of every civil servant’s career journey. Wherever you work, whatever you do, there’s a Civil Service profession waiting to welcome you and help you develop your skills and career, and …
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NHSE Cohorting as a Service Alpha Assessment
Read the alpha assessment report for the Cohorting as a service from NHSE.
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Working on White Mars
British NHS surgical resident Dr Nina Purvis is with the European Space Agency in Antarctica, researching "White Mars".
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The National Education Nature Park: how to get involved
The National Education Nature Park was launched in 2023 by the Department for Education, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Horticultural Society and partners. This offers children and young people the opportunity to take hands-on action to improve biodiversity and …
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Working together to protect and restore the Mimram catchment
Thanks to funding from the Environment Agency, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has appointed Heidi Mansell as the new Chalk Rivers and Farm Advisory Officer to lead crucial efforts to restore and protect the River Mimram—one of Hertfordshire’s rare and …
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The importance of LPAs for carers and their loved ones
[English] - [Cymraeg] It is estimated that there are over five million people with unpaid caring responsibilities in England and Wales. According to research carried out by Carers UK, most people who provide care or support to a loved one …
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Towards the new SORP
We have received nearly 60 responses to date on the Exposure Draft Charities SORP and want to encourage anyone who has not already done so to engage with the consultation.
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Last Call: Join the Planning Inspectorate as a Band 2 or 3 Inspector
Be an independent decision maker. Planning Inspectors needed to lead on major plans and infrastructure. Apply by 8 June.
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Championing unpaid carers
Introduction from Sarah McClinton, Chief Social Worker for Adults According to the 2021 Census, almost one in ten people in England provide unpaid care, equal to 4.7 million people caring for a loved one. As Social Workers and as system …
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Principles to Practice: Launching the Ministry of Justice AI and Data Science Ethics Framework
The use of data-driven technologies within the criminal justice system raises a host of challenging ethical issues, such as how to ensure automated decisions are explainable, or how to design governance processes to promote ethical principles such as sustainability, accountability, …
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Unlock your potential with the GSE Professional Recognition offer
The GSE Professional Recognition Offer is a great opportunity to elevate your career in science and engineering. This initiative is a collaboration between the GSE Profession and leading professional organisations. It provides structured pathways to internationally recognised status through membership, …
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Getting the ‘front door’ right for children and families
Back in 2018, we first set out the ingredients of effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, using what we had seen working well in our reviews and inspections. Over time, through our inspections, we’ve learned more about what the most effective arrangements …
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The case for designing democracy
Politics expert, Michael Saward, unpacks how design can be used to shape democracy.
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Harnessing the power of AI in the public sector
Building connections and sharing insights across the public sector at DBT's second AI conference.
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Government Digital and Data at Civil Service Live 2025
Visit our biggest offer to date at Civil Service Live 2025 to network, get interactive with Government Digital Service products and participate in live demos at venues across the UK.
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The role of libraries in building a sustainable economy
This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and sustains economic growth by offering free impartial business support …
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Connecting courts globally: improving how we manage international engagement
Find out how we are working with others to maximise the impact we can deliver through our engagement with international justice leaders both at home and abroad.
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Join the celebrations for Libraries Week
Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives 2025, running this week until Sunday 8 June, celebrating the vital role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year's theme, Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives By Sustaining Economic Growth highlights how library services …
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Making services work together — starting with health, disability and work
Learn more about how we’re improving government services to work together, especially for people with a long-term health condition or disability.
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The importance of accessible design
Why we build accessible services When budget holders hear that all our software needs to be accessible, we often get a few common responses: The usual replies are “it’s the law” and “it depends...”, which, while true, don’t always help …
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DHSC Health Checks / Complete your NHS Health Check Alpha Assessment
Read the alpha assessment report for the Health checks/Complete your NHS health check from DHSC.
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Changing perceptions of Veterinary Public Health
Written by the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Natalie Sampson MRCVS Changing societal perceptions is hard, yet that is exactly what we set out to do four years ago when we faced an Official Veterinarian (OV) recruitment crisis that …
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Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund opens for applications
Author: Sarah Staniland, Head of Communities and Funding, GOTT Today, the Government Office for Technology Transfer announced the opening of the autumn call of the new Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund. The fund is designed to support government research organisations in …
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Alternative Student Finance – how we’re making student finance accessible to everyone
Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …
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Inaccurate reporting of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Over the weekend it was reported that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will remove our existing environmental protections and put irreplaceable ancient woods and trees at risk. This is not true. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will maintain the existing …
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From the Frontline to Probation: How My Army Training Shaped My Career in the Probation Service
We spoke to Jon, a probation officer, operations lead for veterans in Hull and East Riding, and longstanding reservist military policeman. Jon started working in the Probation Service 23 years ago as a probation services officer and recently completed the …
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Planning to be an expert witness? Here’s what to do.
Rebecca Phillips, the Planning Inspectorate’s Interim Chief Planning Inspector gives us information on how to be the most effective expert witness for everyone’s benefit.