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New Video Released: Marine plan policy assessment in decision-making
The Marine Planning Team are pleased to announce the release of a new video on marine plan-led decisions, now available to view on YouTube: Marine plan policy assessment in decision-making - YouTube This informative video is designed to support applicants, …
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When are year 6 SATs 2025? Key dates for parents and pupils
Year 6 pupils in England will soon be taking the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, which are often referred to as SATs. The assessments are used to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils are …
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Are we prepared for a drought? The water resilience challenge
With summer approaching and after several months of dry weather, many are wondering if the country is facing a potential drought. After an exceptionally wet 2024, this year has taken a dramatically different turn. From floods to drought concerns There’s …
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Working together to stop waste criminals
Waste crime is a scourge impacting communities, the economy and the environment. At the Environment Agency, we know only too well the impact criminals are having in the waste industry. Ranging from the ‘man with a van’ collecting rubbish for …
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Consultation opens on newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)
The UK NSC has opened a public consultation on screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
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Listening to our stakeholders: how feedback is shaping the work of the Trade Remedies Authority
Every year the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) undertakes independent research to understand how people and organisations we work with most closely rate us. We listen to ways they tell us we can improve, and what our stakeholders expect from us. …
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Blueprint for Modern Digital Government Comes Alive at GDS Local Government Innovation Hackathon in Leeds
Over 150 innovators from across local and central government came together to reimagine the planning system at the GDS Local Government Innovation Hackathon. 15 teams tackled real planning challenges with digital tools and AI – bringing the Blueprint for a Modern Digital Government to life.
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A philosophical approach to learning at work
Getting ready for this year's Learning at Work Week, 12 to 16 May 2025.
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World Veterinary Day 2025: moulding your professional identity
By Sion Rowlands This July, 28 years will have passed since I saw my name at the bottom of a lengthy list of successful veterinary graduates at Liverpool University. I was far from sure what that meant then, and to …
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Government Veterinary Services Lunch and Learn session April 2025
Have you ever wondered what roles there are for vets in government? Did you know vet roles exist in 9 government departments? Our colleagues in the Government Veterinary Service (GVS) held a chat to share an overview of their careers …
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Creating the adult social care workforce we need
More opportunities for career progression in adult social care Developing the social care workforce is paramount to success and delivering the ambition for change we want and need to see in adult social care. On 9 April, Secretary of State, …
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Bursaries available for 2025 health screening module
The UK NSC is again offering a small number of bursaries to study the popular health screening module at the University of Warwick.
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Come and meet RPA at agricultural shows and events this year
RPA will be attending many agricultural shows throughout 2025. This gives us the opportunity to have valuable face-to-face contact with a wide range of farmers, landowners and agents to discuss what’s important to you and get your insight and feedback. …
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Your guide to Civil Service Live 2025
Civil Service Live 2025 begins in Glasgow on 10 June, and registration for all events is now open.
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Risk and Responsibility
Dame Clare Moriarty DCB, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, reflects on the Committee’s Early Warning Signs report.
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Breaking the Space Boundaries: Why we need more female founders
Only 13% of space founders are women. At the UK Space Agency Accelerator, we've witnessed firsthand how targeted support can transform potential into success.
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How factors like your location, job or ethnicity can damage your health
Our new Health Inequalities in Health Protection report provides a high-level summary of the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards.
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Coastal Marine Planners - Spring Edition
We share highlights from across the marine plan areas, showcasing our engagement, events, and collaborative initiatives. From student workshops and coastal restoration to conference presentations and policy support, the coastal planners continue to champion sustainable marine management around our coast. …
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Sign up for UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density
The next UK NSC seminar, on the topic of breast screening and breast density, will be held on 9 June. You can register for it now.
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How can schools celebrate VE day and what resources are available?
The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be marked on 8 May 2025 – signalling eight decades since the end of the Second World War in Europe. This year's commemorations provide a unique opportunity to connect younger generations with this …
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Bridging the evidence gap: update on research projects supporting FMPs
Explore the research addressing evidence gaps in fisheries management plans through our Research and Development projects newsletter.
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Single-use vapes: why it’s time to ditch them for good
On 1 June 2025, it will become illegal for businesses to sell or supply all single-use vapes. These include all ‘disposable’ vapes which are not refillable and use a battery which cannot be recharged. Read this post to find out how we got here and what this means for you.
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End-of-Life of an Offshore Wind Farm
The UK has been an early adopter of offshore wind, installing turbines in our waters since the turn of the century. We now boast 14.7GW of installed capacity, and in 2023 offshore wind produced 30% of the UK’s electricity needs. …
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What good regulation looks like and why it matters
The importance of good regulation in a challenging economic environment.
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The Mercian Project: empowering woodland owners to improve biodiversity
Rachel Bates and Russell Critchley are Woodland Biodiversity Advisors at the Small Woods Association. In this guest blog they reveal how a five-year project is enhancing biodiversity in woodlands in England and Wales.
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Two million lasting powers of attorney added to online Use an LPA service
[English] - [Cymraeg] Once a lasting power of attorney (LPA) has been registered, donors and attorneys can create an account to give organisations access to view the details of that LPA online. This allows banks, healthcare providers and other selected …
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Building a Digital Future: GDS and Stemettes Partner to Inspire Girls in Science and Technology
The Blueprint for modern digital government highlights the importance of creating public services that work for all citizens. As the next generation of both service users and potential digital and data leaders, these students offered invaluable perspectives.
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Building tomorrow's legal talent
Earlier this year, we partnered with the University of Reading to give law students first-hand experience of real courtroom advocacy through a speed mooting competition. With feedback from judges and legal professionals, students built confidence, sharpened their skills, and gained a clearer view of their future in law.
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Coverage of Council Tax Premiums
There has been prominent coverage in the past few weeks of council tax premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes, including in The Daily Telegraph which is campaigning against the measure. The government is determined to fix the housing …
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Second chance, not setback: learning from a service reassessment
How a Department for Business and Trade (DBT) digital service team found a service assessment to be a positive learning experience.
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Introducing the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS)
Finding a reliable workshop where you have confidence in what you’re buying, just got easier with the launch of the industry’s Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS).
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Funding Service: behind the scenes as a grant relationship manager
From launching their second grant 2 years ago to 5 grants in a single week, the MHCLG Funding Service has come a long way. Hear from grant relationship manager Craig Bevington on how the team supports cost-effective, consistent and user-focused grant delivery.
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Improving the Accessibility of Monitoring Data
Many marine developments, including offshore wind, are required to collect a huge amount of survey data during the lifetime of their project. A lot of this data is collected to fulfil monitoring requirements that are agreed as part of a …
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: saving parents money on school uniform costs
Families shouldn’t have to be out of pocket when it comes to setting their child up for school. That’s why our new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will introduce measures to help with school uniform costs and introduce free breakfast …
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Decommissioning the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo – progress so far
The Pile Fuel Cladding Silo at Sellafield, one of the oldest and most hazardous waste stores on the site, has been a focal point for decommissioning efforts.
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How can microscopy enhance understanding of vector borne diseases?
Dr. Luis M. Hernández-Triana, Biodiversity Research Team Lead and APHA Vector-Borne Diseases Discipline Lead, tells us more about APHA’s growing work in vector borne diseases (VBDs).
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Music metadata matters: how to get paid and credited
This year's World Intellectual Property Organization #WorldIPday theme is Music: feel the beat of IP, which is a great opportunity to highlight the important work being done by the UK music industry and IPO to help music creators get credited and paid accurately. PRS for Music, PPL and UK rock band, James And The Cold …
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My measles journey: ‘I woke to find a rash all over my body’
On 19 May 2016, I was admitted to Barnet General Hospital with measles. I’d started to feel unwell a few days prior to this with a sore throat and temperature, but didn’t think it was anything serious so started a self-care routine of taking paracetamol and warm fluids with some rest.
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Brent Libraries - Impact of The Libraries Improvement Fund
The Government has announced that public libraries will soon be able to apply for a share of a share of the £5.5 million Libraries Improvement Fund as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure libraries are able to upgrade their …
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Platform-based delivery with DEFRA’s Core Delivery Platform
This new delivery platform has enabled more efficient development by removing repetitive processes with a central delivery portal.