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Volunteers’ Week – A Message of Thanks
As Volunteers' Week kicks off, Mark Simms OBE, shares a message of thanks to all the people who give their time, energy and care to supporting others.
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Now open: Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition
I’m pleased to say the Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition is now open. This post includes a link to watch a recent webinar.
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GenAI and software development: a new paradigm
Tim Howard, Deputy Director for Major Projects, Cross-Cutting Technical Services, reflects on his experience of integrating generative AI into software development workflows.
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Open call for evidence - Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
The pandemic was a critical period in our history that highlighted more than ever the need for human contact. As we faced unprecedented times and restrictions to our liberty to mix socially and see our family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, …
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Supporting higher education providers through beneficial collaborations
Find out how we’re working with higher education providers to identify areas where they can collaborate and stay within the law.
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Modernising Services at UKEF: A Business Analyst's Perspective
The ability to export with confidence, knowing you’ll get paid for an export contract or potentially recover costs is a key consideration for any business, including small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Cover for export insurance from market lenders isn’t …
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You care, you matter: understanding self-care for social care nurses
Looking after others often takes its toll on unpaid carers and professional care givers. Taking care of ourselves can sometimes feel like the thing we never get around to doing. Attending to our own mental health and wellbeing is important. If we are depleted and exhausted, we cannot give our best... at home or at …
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Navigating the administration transition
Transitioning to a new administration provider is a complex and risky process. We explore some key areas where input from scheme managers or trustees can support a successful delivery.
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Digital identity and the GOV.UK Wallet: increasing choice, accelerating adoption
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of hosting digital identity specialists from the tech sector to tell them more about our ambition for the GOV.UK Wallet. They represented the UK’s Digital Verification Services (DVS) sector, that provide the digital …
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Connecting the DBT Intranet
The DBT intranet is an important tool that serves thousands of staff. However, making the connections between all its valuable content isn’t as easy as it could be
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How to cope with exam stress
Right now, thousands of children and young people are sitting exams across the country. To help all involved navigate this difficult period Childline is sharing some useful exam stress management tips which are also available on the Childline website.
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What is Candidozyma auris? Fungal pathogen and emerging global health threat
C. auris is a recently discovered fungus. It rarely causes infections in healthy individuals though can pose a risk to people in hospital, particularly those who have been in hospital for a long time, who are critically unwell and/or who have weakened immune systems.
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The power of DNA: using innovation for nature’s recovery
By Andrew Nisbet, Natural England's Deputy Director for Monitoring Natural England is at the forefront of introducing innovative technologies into biodiversity monitoring. Environmental DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the DNA that can be obtained from an environmental sample such as water, …
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From the inside out: how DDaT is powering UKEF’s 2025 vision
A message from Dan Bowden, Director of Digital, Data and Technology As we continue to deliver on our mission to support UK exporters and drive sustainable growth, the role of digital, data and technology has never been more critical. Behind …
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Celebrating a wave of innovation: Scalable experiments from the One Big Thing initiative
The One Big Thing initiative, with its focus on innovation and efficiency, has catalysed a wave of transformative experiments across UK government.
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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund now open
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 (FETF) is now open for applications.
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Levelling up: the IP journey of Nintendo
After yet another Nintendo-fuelled conversation on the school run this morning, it got me thinking about the intellectual property (IP) owned by this multi-national gaming company.
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How should Government choose between different life-saving policy options?
Stephen Gibson and Caroline Elliott of the RPC set out some of the issues that governments face in making policy decisions when peoples' lives are involved.
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SME builders backed to get Britain building
Today we announced new measures to streamline complex planning rules, ease onerous regulatory burdens, and provide financial firepower to smaller housebuilders. These new reforms across land, regulation and finance will support them to play a vital role in delivering 1.5 …
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Find out more about Marine Licensing
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Marine Licensing team answer some of the frequently asked questions they receive about the marine licensing process. What is a marine licence? A marine licence is a consent granted under the Marine and Coastal Access …
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Higher Level Stewardship: increased payment rates now available
To bring HLS payment rates closer to those offered under CSHT and SFI, we’re investing £30 million to increase payments for most HLS options. The rates are now on GOV.UK.
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Putting innovation at the heart of unlocking small sites
The Deputy Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures to empower SME housebuilders to build out smaller sites faster. The Digital Planning programme’s £1.2 million PropTech Innovation Challenge is one of the initiatives included – designed to accelerate housing delivery across England by inviting tech innovators to partner with local authorities and developers to …
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UK NSC is reviewing the latest evidence for additional screening based on breast density
The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.
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NHS Pay: everything you need to know about the 2025 pay award
The Health and Social Care Secretary has accepted the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies to confirm pay awards for 2025-26 for doctors, nurses, dentists, and other NHS staff. This confirms what these groups will be paid for …
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Is it possible to build responsible AI tools in human resources?
This blog builds on the recent Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) publication for Succession Select - an innovative AI recruitment tool developed by the Government Digital Service for HR professionals to select Senior Civil Servants. This blog delves into the need for the tool with an emphasis on trust and ethical development.
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We're better together - the Bollin to Mersey Nature Recovery Partnership
What is the Bollin to Mersey Nature Recovery Partnership? It seems at first glance that the contrast between the Southern part of Greater Manchester and the Northern part of its neighbouring county Cheshire, is massive. Urban versus rural, grey rather …
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Working on matrix working: looking back after 4 years
Learn how matrix working has helped DBT's Digital, Data and Technology directorate form supportive communities of profession and become more flexible to change.
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The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024: One year on
The regulations to strengthen the protection of hedgerows came into force on 23 May 2024. The rules now protect all hedgerows on or next to agricultural land in England. In this blog we reflect on how we’ve supported people to …
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What is measles and why is it so important we're all up to date with our MMR vaccine?
As families prepare for travel over the summer break, there is more chance for measles to be brought in from countries where there are outbreaks. Catching up children who missed out on their MMR vaccines is a priority, in order to help prevent another rise in measles cases.
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Teacher pay: everything you need to know about the 2025 pay award
The School School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is an independent group that makes recommendations on the pay of teachers and leaders in maintained schools in England and reports to the Secretary of State for Education and the Prime Minister. Each …
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An apology to FP McCann Limited and its directors
On 26 March 2024, the Home Office issued a press release which contained false and defamatory allegations concerning FP McCann Limited. The press release stated that FP McCann Limited had been fined up to £225,000 in civil penalties for illegally …
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Fair process as public policy
Public law expert, Joe Tomlinson, sets out the case for why it's important that public services feel fair.
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Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve & Kew Millennium Seed Bank: Sowing Seeds for Nature’s Recovery
By Mick Venters, Senior Reserve Manager at Aston Rowant NNR, Natural England. Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a hidden gem in the Chiltern Hills, and I am fortunate to have spent over twenty years as the Reserve Manager …
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Eye-P Protection
The sun coming out means it’s time to don one of my favourite accessories. As I reorganise my cherished collection of shades, I can't help but marvel at how one pair is never enough. But have you ever wondered about the clever innovations that allow us to transform from squinting pedestrians to effortlessly cool individuals …
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Applying to register with Ofsted: what you need to know
Whether you’re thinking about registering with Ofsted or are in the process of submitting your application, this blog post aims to help you understand the registration process and the actions you need to take. Before you begin your application, you …
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Cuttlefish Action Plan - supporting the Channel demersal NQS fishery
MMO has launched the Cuttlefish Action Plan as part of the Channel demersal non-quota species FMP. Read about the steps we’re taking to support the fishery and develop the evidence base.
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How we value: nurseries
In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value day nurseries and pre-schools across England and Wales.
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A channel and domain strategy for adult social care content
The digital transformation team have started work to create a channel and domain strategy for adult social care content
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Research and Development for Integrated Pest Management and how it can help you
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a whole-farm approach that uses all available methods to prevent, monitor, and control pests, weeds and diseases. Adopting IPM practices can help you reduce the risks associated with pesticides, combat pesticide resistance, and support sustainable …
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National Numeracy Day 2025: top tips for helping children feel more confident with maths
This Wednesday 21 May marks National Numeracy Day and we're sharing practical advice to boost number confidence. Maths and numeracy are essential life and work skills, and the government are committed to ensuring they remain a core part of every young person's learning