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Dive into FMPs: engaging with stakeholders, groups and forums
Discover how and when to get involved in Fisheries Management Plans and explore the groups shaping UK fisheries through collaboration and engagement.
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Finding harmony in flexible working
A third-year history teacher shares how moving to a four-day working week has transformed their work-life balance. With school support, they've been able to pursue personal passions whilst maintaining professional commitment, returning to the classroom with renewed focus and creativity.
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Analysis of consultation responses gives valuable insight into families’ experiences of congenital CMV
Analysis of UK NSC consultation responses published in journal article.
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NATO allies gather in UK to address dual-use space technology hurdles
The UK played host to space experts from across the NATO alliance to address the technical and regulatory challenges in developing dual-use space technology, for both civil and military use.
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UK ready to support North Star for Nature – securing 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030
The UK is at a pivotal moment as we progress towards 2030. 30by30 is not just an ambitious conservation goal. It’s the North Star that our collect support for Nature has been missing. This is a guest blog post written by Nicky O’Malley, CEO of non-profit 30x30 UK, which is aiming to mobilise business support …
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Driving innovation through the Civil Service AI & Data Challenge – enter now
Meet two previous winners of Civil Service AI & Data Challenge and hear about their experiences. The competition is open now for entries, and closes on 5 November. Apply here: datachallenge.uk
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Service meets innovation: The digital Veteran Card is here
We’ve launched the first digital document to be stored in the GOV.UK One Login app. Learn more about why this is an important milestone for government, the benefits it brings and how it paves the way for the future.
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How reusing technology and better data collection helps climate change agreements
I run the data management system in ICS Digital, a platform for large scale data collection. It’s part of ICS Digital’s strategy to give our departments access to technology that speeds up delivery and cuts their costs. When the climate …
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Navigating change together: Supporting fishers, processors and exporters ahead of new EU requirements
The UK seafood industry is no stranger to challenge. From regulatory, to environmental, economic, and market challenges, our fishers, merchants, processors and exporters have consistently shown their resilience and ability to adapt. As we prepare for another significant change - …
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Dragons Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 12
As I settle into my sofa with a cup of tea, I couldn't help but get excited about diving into the latest Dragons' Den episode from an intellectual property (IP) perspective. This week delivered two absolute crackers that had me scribbling notes faster than Peter Jones could say "I'm out."
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Making identity verification simple, secure and trusted
From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity. Read more about the identity verification process.
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Celebrating Green Infrastructure Progress: Major Mapping Database Update Launched
By Martin Moss, Senior Officer - Green Infrastructure Mapping Team As recognition grows of the importance of nature to our health and wellbeing, understanding green infrastructure provision is vital to ensuring everyone can benefit from nature wherever they live. Natural …
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A message from FSA Chair Susan Jebb
Driving innovation in food safety: launching the FSA’s Market Access Innovation Research Programme
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Building the next generation of shark experts in Indonesia
Written by Efin Muttaqin, Programme Manager for the Rekam Nusantara Foundation, and Jo Murray, Marine Wildlife Trade and Bycatch Lead at Cefas. “The greatest challenge of the 21st century is to raise a new generation that understands the importance of …
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Sourcing opportunities across the Civil Service
Have you ever wondered how the Going Forward into Employment (GFIE) team works with departments to source opportunities? In this blog we spotlight a department that we work with regularly - His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - to tell …
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Prison sentences and large fines: how we’re stopping illegal driving instructors
Find out more about the work DVSA is doing to stop illegal driving instruction through investigations, proactive enforcement operations and criminal prosecutions.
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Adult Social Care Nurse Prescribing Pilot
Upskilling Adult Social Care Nurses DHSC has made £461,000 available for the Adult Social Care (ASC) Nurse Prescribing Pilot, to fund nurses across the country to undertake an Nursing and Midwifery Council (NCM) approved prescribing qualification. This will qualify them …
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Science in action: how APHA’s Salmonella lab protects what we eat
APHA’s Lead Scientist for Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety, Dr Francesca Martelli, spotlights Salmonella’s stealthy spread and its impact on animal and public health, diagnostics, and disease control strategies.
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Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explores the extraordinary world of fungi in our forests and woodlands and explains how we can support these vital fungal communities.
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The engineer of the future: AI in digital and data
What does the engineer of the future in government look like, and how might AI affect their role? We’ve been creating a vision for digital and data in the public sector.
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Protecting your boat during a flood.
Protecting your boat during a flood. Environment Agency staff member Jon Naylor reflects on his experience of owning a boat, and what to do in a flood.
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OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme University Careers Fair
Discover how your skills can help protect consumers and drive meaningful change at our University Careers Fair
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8 Top Tips for a Winning CV
A well-crafted CV allows the reader to quickly grasp your strengths and recognise the value you bring. Follow our tips to shape a document that speaks with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.
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In conversation: Why employers should offer T Level placements
At 17, Aiden is already gaining invaluable real-world experience whilst studying his Business and Administration T Level. Currently in his second year, he splits his time between the classroom and his placement at the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), where he's …
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Keeping the UK strong abroad: our presence in the Mediterranean
Squadron Leader David Walker, Executive Officer, Royal Air Force Gibraltar At the heart of the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command's global presence are our overseas bases, within this lies RAF Gibraltar, a strategic hub ensuring the UK remains strong abroad. …
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Behind the scenes: The people of PECS
Every day, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) colleagues play a crucial role in ensuring the court runs smoothly and everyone in their care remains safe.
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Building better data platforms: Our open source approach to infrastructure and tooling
Discover how DBT is building a flexible, open source data platform - learning from the experiences of organisations across government, industry, and the charity sector. This blog explores the practical choices and challenges behind our infrastructure and tooling decisions.
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Extension offer for 2021 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements
We’re offering a one-year extension to more than 5,000 farmers whose Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements are set to expire on 31 December this year.
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FETF 2025: Over 8,800 applicants offered grant funding
We’re pleased to confirm that over 8,800 applicants have successfully secured funding through this year’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). Grant Funding Agreements (GFAs) have now been sent.
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Six Months in - Building the Women in Engineering Working Group
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, a moment to honour the achievements of women in STEM, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how a small group within Justice Digital is trying to engineer organisational change. This blog is part of …
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What’s changing – managing your patents
We are publishing a weekly blog series to provide you with comprehensive guidance on each aspect of the upcoming changes. In today’s blog, we explore how managing your patents is changing in the One IPO service. So far, the most popular transactions in the new service are all around managing your patents. Things like changing who …
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More than the sum of our parts: professionals and citizen scientists working together to transform evidence collection
We’re in the middle of a step change for national-scale environmental evidence in England. In recent years, the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme has allowed us to create and upgrade maps and data products like the England Peat …
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Understanding satellite re-entry: UK Space Agency leads global research on atmospheric ablation
To understand more about atmospheric ablation, the UK Space Agency commissioned studies led by Durham University, University of Southampton, and Belstead Ltd to investigate the potential impacts of satellite re-entry and fill critical knowledge gaps, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in space sustainability.
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Windscale: From Nuclear Pioneer to Decommissioning Landmark
Before we were Sellafield, we were Windscale. Today our brilliant people and supply chain partners have a different challenge – how do we safely decommission these legacy facilities?
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Four decades in the passenger seat: My journey as Chief Driving Examiner
Chief Driving Examiner, Mark Winn, retires this month after 39 years in driver testing. Here he reflects on the changes he’s seen since becoming Chief Driving Examiner in 2018.
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One Big Thing 'AI for All' is live
One Big Thing 2025 - ‘AI for All’ is live. This year’s initiative is about all civil servants becoming more confident and responsible users of AI.
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Power of Attorney Stories: Jill
[English] - [Cymraeg] A lasting power of attorney (also known as an LPA) is a legal document. It allows you to nominate someone you trust to step in and make decisions about your health and welfare and property and finance if you …
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Coverage of pro-growth package to get Britain building
There has been prominent national print and broadcast coverage about the government unveiling a package of pro-growth amendments to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as part of wider efforts to sweep aside blockers standing in the way of growth …
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iCOMAT opens state-of-the-art space manufacturing facility with £4.8 million UK Space Agency investment
A groundbreaking new space manufacturing facility that is expected to create 2,000 jobs has officially opened in Hardwicke, Gloucester, marking a significant milestone for the UK's space industry capabilities.
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Tyrosinaemia screening implemented in England
Newborn screening for hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) has been implemented in England.