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NHSE Digital Social Care Website Alpha Assessment
Read the alpha assessment report for the Digital Social Care website from NHS England
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Please respond to UK NSC stakeholder survey
Please complete short survey to help us improve the way the UK NSC involves stakeholders and the public in its work.
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Beaver wild release: a milestone for nature recovery in England
By Stuart Otway, Principal Officer in Natural England’s Complex Cases Unit and Delphine Pouget, Principal Officer in Natural England’s Species Recovery & Reintroductions Team After centuries of absence, beavers are beginning to reclaim their rightful place in the English landscape. …
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Meet the Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)
An introduction to the The Space Exploration Advisory Committee, which is composed of UK-based experts across scientific and technical disciplines related to space exploration.
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Lessons from the Government Property Agency’s One Big Thing: How Small Changes are making a big impact
A guest blog by Stuart Watts, Head of Customer Insights and Workplace Change at the GPA Imagine if one small change to how your team works could save hours each week, or spark fresh, creative ideas. At the Government Property …
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Unlocking Accessibility: Key misconceptions, common issues, and tools used by Accessibility Specialists
We asked accessibility specialists about what are the key misconceptions and common issues they encounter in accessibility, and what tools they use during audits.
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Dragons’ Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 8
Dragons' Den never fails to surprise me, but tonight's episode was on another level. As someone who quite obviously has a love for IP, I found myself frantically taking notes one moment and then wiping away my tears the next.
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What Cornwall’s whale sightings mean for our seas — and how to watch responsibly
This month, Cornwall’s coastline has become a hotspot for whale sightings. This includes humpback whales - large, beautiful and powerful wild animals that can range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons! These …
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A message from FSA Chair Susan Jebb
Cymraeg Last week’s news that inflation had increased from 2.5% to 3% in January was a reminder that higher food prices will continue to be a concern for many households this year. Food insecurity and its impact on peoples’ diets …
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Setting the foundations for faster plan-making
A new home for plan-making resources, called 'Create or update a local plan', has been published on GOV.UK, bringing together all the essential guidance and tools councils need to produce a local plan. Responding to feedback by providing clearer, consistent guidance, including new standards to create policy maps, our aim is to make the process faster and more efficient.
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Using data to improve inclusion in certified digital identity services
We recently launched the second year of the inclusion monitoring report survey for certified digital verification services. It is compulsory for services certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework to complete the survey. The purpose of the …
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New Procurement Act: exclusion and debarment on competition grounds - what suppliers and contractors need to know
On 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 came into force, driving greater efficiency, transparency, and fairness in public sector procurement. The Act introduces stronger rules on the exclusion of suppliers where they pose particular risks to public procurement. Changes …
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How new technologies are helping us monitor one of England’s largest grey seal colonies
By Gabriella Fasoli and Nick Tomline (AI specialists), Emma Milner (marine mammal specialist) and Elizabeth Mitchell (engagement), all on the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme Documenting Norfolk's biggest beach party On a windy day in December, something …
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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway now offers vet visits for multiple species
From today, livestock farmers can now apply for funding for both the Animal Health and Welfare Review and the endemic disease follow-up for more than one species. In this post, we give an overview and details of a webinar for you to learn more.
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Farming in Protected Landscapes programme extended until 2026
Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes can now apply for funding from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme until March 2026.
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How public libraries break down barriers to digital inclusion
Today the government has set out actions to begin tackling digital exclusion, publishing first steps of a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan which includes funding for local initiatives and partnering with inclusion charity, Digital Poverty Alliance to provide laptops to …
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Testing our proposals to improve education inspections
Earlier this month, we launched a public consultation on our new approach to inspecting education providers. This includes new toolkits for how we will inspect, and the introduction of report cards. We want to hear from parents, carers, learners and …
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Bringing SaaS tools into a fully supported service: powering innovation as a live services manager
As a live services manager at MHCLG Digital, Poonam's role revolves around encouraging a more effective use of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools within the department. Find out more about Poonam's role, her team's mission as well as her journey from financial services to public services.
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Art, Design and Participation in Public Policy
Can artistic and design-led methods help policymaking be more people-centred and participatory? In autumn 2024, Policy Lab collaborated with Demos in a public event to explore this question as part of their Collaborative Democracy Network. Policy Lab has been at …
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Unlocking the power of data: transforming pension schemes for the digital age
A robust data strategy is crucial for pension schemes in the digital age. Effective strategies enhance efficiency, member experience, and compliance. Learn how to avoid pitfalls such as data silos and poor quality, and embrace innovations like pensions dashboards, to unlock your data's full potential.
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DVS legislation marches on through the Commons
As part of our series of short updates on the Government’s plans to create a legislative framework for secure and trusted digital verification services in the UK, I can now report that the draft legislation has passed an important milestone …
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Coming soon: grants for equipment, technology and innovation
Today, Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, announced new opportunities to apply for productivity grants in 2025. In this post, we give an overview.
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An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
To better reflect the contributions made by those with HLS agreements and to support the continued protection and management of these sites, we’re increasing HLS payment rates. We’re also encouraging those considering applying for a CSHT agreement to familiarise themselves with the process to prepare.
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An update on Capital Grants
Following the temporary closure of the Capital Grants scheme in November 2024, we’re pleased to share that we’ve secured sufficient funding for Capital Grants for 2025/26. This means we can now process the 4,040 completed Capital Grants applications that were on hold.
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Creating the GOV.UK Publishing Design Guide
We’ve improved how we work at GOV.UK by creating a new design resource for our teams. Here’s why and how we did it.
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Meet the Trailblazer: Puja Myles
by Puja Myles Tell us about a Knowledge Asset innovative project you’re proud of and why? I am very proud of the work I have done with MHRA colleagues, on the generation of high-fidelity synthetic data. Synthetic data is created …
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Pioneering projects approach conclusion as UK-Australia Space Bridge marks anniversary
Since the framework was signed four years ago, the UK-Australia Space Bridge has unlocked many new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and economic growth across both nations’ space sectors. Now, the partnership between the UK and Australia approaches a major new …
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Too many Impact Assessments are submitted late
Since 2023, the Regulatory Policy Committee has published a statement when legislation reaches Parliament without an RPC opinion that should have been available. This continues to be an issue.
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Why we're decommissioning PublishMyData and where to get the data afterwards
At the Office for National Statistics, we are continually improving our digital products and services. Bobby Harrop, Delivery Manager, shares our plans to retire PublishMyData’s Data Explorer tool and how it will be succeeded by a new Data API.
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Growing as a data leader through a temporary promotion
Read how a temporary promotion lead to Leonardo Mazzone helping his new team to overcome some demanding challenges.
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What role do local public health teams play in screening?
Find out more about the role local government public health teams play in screening.
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What you need to know about secondary school offer day
On March 3, Year 6 pupils across the country will find out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2025. The vast majority of pupils will be offered a place at one of their preferred schools – …
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The Bio-D Company receives the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Bio-D manufactures a wide range of environmentally friendly, vegan cleaning products using 100% plant-based and naturally derived ingredients. Heather Nixon, sustainability, NPD and regulatory manager at Bio-D, said: “Applying for a King’s Award has always been on our bucket list; …
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New Leadership and a focus on Software
I’m delighted to be picking up the pen to keep you all informed about the progress of our MedTech regulatory reform programme, and other priorities in the MHRA Innovative Devices team, with this February MedRegs blog. Laura Squire’s departure at …
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NHSE Innovation Service Live service
Read the Live assessment report for the Innovation service from NHSE
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The Environment Agency’s Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator programme – a fast track to the adoption of low-carbon solutions
For the Environment Agency, achieving our Net Zero ambition remains a key overarching priority and one of the ways we are delivering on our target is through the Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator (DTA) programme. Led by Tony Andryszewski, the programme seeks …
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There is a unique skillset that comes with having diverse experiences and each person can add so much value
Care Day (Friday 21st February 2025) is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! To Celebrate Care Day 2025, we would like to share with you a personal experience from an individual who has come …
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Attending master’s level module has expanded and deepened my understanding of screening
Cancer Research UK Strategic Evidence Manager Hope Walters talks about her experience of attending the Health Screening Module at the University of Warwick.
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Hundreds of thousands of parents can now access 15 hours funded childcare for 9-month-olds – how to apply
Hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents can now access 15 hours government-funded early education for children aged 9-months-old and older after new rules kicked in from 1 September 2024. Those who are eligible to take advantage of the scheme …
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 7
From space saving solutions and self-cooling devices to sauces and seasonings, intellectual property (IP) and innovation were in abundance in tonight’s episode.