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Two thirds of direct payments made to farmers on day one of payment window
Two thirds of direct payments made to farmers on day one More than 65 per cent of farmers have received their 2018 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) money in the first day of the payment window (3 December) which is an …
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Designing the market response to the Local Digital Declaration
Hosted by techUK, this co-design workshop invited tech suppliers and vendors to explore different areas of response to the Declaration. See the progress made at the event by each working group and the planned next steps.
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What it’s like to work at GDS with a visual impairment
Senior content designer Kevin McLaughlin has a condition that affects his eyesight. Learn what assistive technology he uses to help him in his job and what support is available to help others with disabilities.
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A Mental Health Act for our times
The final report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act has been handed to the office of the Prime Minister – just over a year after she appointed Professor Simon Wessely to oversee it. Mark Trewin reveals how …
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Holidays are coming
Christmas is well and truly on its way! While this fills most people with joy...for us last minute buyers, it fills us with dread! But don't worry, IP has you covered, and you won't even need to move a muscle!
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Education in the Media: Thursday 6 December 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the Secretary of State’s speech on technical education.
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Spotting early signs of insolvency and ways to resolve it
Insolvency is often a difficult topic to discuss. Find out how early intervention can help save a company.
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Response to a point made about the Attorney General's legal advice
Our response to claims that the date on the Attorney General's advice published yesterday suggests that the Cabinet did not get any formal legal advice from him before 13 November - the day MPs first asked for it.
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The LPC rates retreat: no solitude, only robust dialogue and negotiation
In September the LPC held its annual research symposium, where researchers present results of the projects we have commissioned. Peter Donaldson, who was a Commissioner from April 2010 until December 2017 and participated in 9 rates negotiations and subsequent reports …
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Home Office in the media blog: Thursday 6 December
Today's Home Office stories includes a new report on Modern Slavery.
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Case Study: UK Tunnelling Benchmarking Forum
As part of the Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) programme, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) is establishing a benchmarking methodology that aims to support and encourage more consistent benchmarking across infrastructure.
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UK construction sector to be injected with big dose of innovation
Few industries shape and support human life as construction does. So as the world enters a time of rapid change, the part our industry plays is vital.
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Coping with cancer at work
A discovery session covering the key issues which may arise when supporting an employee or colleague with cancer.
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Developing cloud expertise through scenario-based learning
'Game days' are interactive, scenario-based learning events for software professionals. Find out how our Hybrid Cloud team used a game day to develop their skills, knowledge and teamwork.
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Education in the Media: Wednesday 5 December 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the extension of the Government’s autism strategy, and promising figures on the Apprenticeship Levy.
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Social work safeguards freedom, compassion and respect
The support and assessment social workers provide where someone may have mental capacity issues remains a vital and growing area of our practice in the 21st century. We constantly strive to interpret and serve the needs and wishes of individuals …
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Are you interested in becoming a Judge’s Clerk?
Read Michaela’s blog post on her experience of a typical day as a Judge’s Clerk.
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Industrial Strategy: one year on at Companies House
It's the anniversary of the UK's Industrial Strategy. Find out how we’re supporting the growth of start-ups and small businesses in the UK.
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Connecting Placement at East London Foundation Trust
Jenny Neuburger, who works in the Medicines & Pharmacy Analysis team, recently spent a 2 day connecting placement at East London Foundation Trust and has kindly documented her visit here. How care works outside hospitals For my Connecting visits, I …
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The key to the future often lies in the past
Interest in electric cars dates back as early as the 19th century. In 1884 inventor Thomas Parker developed and used an electric car for his commute in his hometown of Wolverhampton, and in the 1890s in New York electric taxis were …
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From data to decisions: Building blocks for population health intelligence systems
Find out why PHE is developing a framework to draw attention to the skills, knowledge and system enablers that are required to support a data-to-decisions journey.
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Immigration Minister writes about alternatives to detention
Minister of State for Immigration Caroline Nokes writes about the Government’s commitment to explore alternative options to detention as part of the Home Office response to Stephen Shaw’s second review. "Today I sit before the Joint Council for Human Rights …
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Reintroduction of Lynx to Kielder Forest and World Soils Day
Coverage of the Environment Secretary’s decision on the reintroduction of Lynx to Kielder Forest and World Soils Day.
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World Soil Day - What on earth do healthy soils look like?
For World Soil Day, Natural England soils specialist Dr Matthew Shepherd demonstrates kitchen science experiments showing how to better understand our soil.
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Why the new maritime apprenticeships are ship shape
The maritime industry has launched a new set of apprenticeships with roles on ships and in ports. The three new apprenticeships for ports are Marine Pilot who helps to navigate ships; the Port Marine Operations Officer who helps to guide …
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Home Office in the media blog: Wednesday 5 December
Today's Home Office stories include the National Audit Office report on Windrush, a Met police officer facing prosecution over knocking a robber off a moped, and two Iranian migrants being picked up in the Channel yesterday. Windrush warning signs ignored by Home …
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Sara speaks at the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Forum for Promoting Peace
Sara Khan, Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism, shares her thoughts ahead of speaking at the Forum for Promoting Peace’s fifth annual conference in the United Arab Emirates.
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Did you miss any screening blogs in November 2018?
Have a quick look to see if you missed any of the 16 Public Health England screening blogs from November 2018.
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Sharing digital knowledge
Cyber Security Analyst, Azrael Grey helped set up a Yorkshire & Humber Digital Network. Find out more...
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Why actuaries are essential to government
Do you know what actuaries do and why they are so important? Government Actuary Martin Clarke explains.
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Wildlife Crime Enforcers' awards and Today programme on fisheries
30th annual Wildlife Crime Enforcers’ conference and awards There has been regional media coverage of the 30th UK National Wildlife Crime Enforcers’ conference and awards in Yorkshire at the weekend, including in the North Wales Chronicle. The awards, sponsored by …
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Tackling inequalities in bowel cancer screening
Examples of good practice to reduce inequalities and improve coverage of bowel cancer screening.
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Ofsted's annual report: a reassuring picture for social care
Yvette Stanley discusses Ofsted's most recent Annual Report, and the picture for children's social care.
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How Gloucestershire libraries are supporting business growth
Katie Smith writes about the network of growth hubs in all Gloucestershire libraries
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Giving life to commercialisation
Technology commercialisation is never simple and rarely linear, however it always requires some basic building blocks and a specific set of conditions to bring it to life. Commercialisation springs from the primordial soup of an innovation ecosystem. Creating structured, mission …
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Return of the hack! Joining up support services in Manchester
The Hack The North 2.0 event set teams the challenge to innovate and use data to join up support services for vulnerable people in Manchester. Host Rachel Woods looks back at the hackathon and explains why it was so inspiring.
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Sheep Scab - Surveillance in Action
Amanda Carson, Veterinary Lead for the Small Ruminant Expert Group, talks about how she is engaging with farmers to investigate sheep diseases.
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Home Office in the media blog: Tuesday 4 December
Today’s Home Office stories include the latest on the Windrush Taskforce and police efforts to tackle moped crime in London
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Jess Roberts
Jess is one of those lucky Civil Servants whose academic interests have fed directly into a fascinating career as a Historic Reviewer. Her research into women in domestic service has fed her interests in marginal or outcast groups in women’s history.
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Pharmacovigilance Inspection Metrics April 2017 to March 2018
The MHRA pharmacovigilance inspection metrics for the period from April 2017 to March 2018 are now available on GOV.UK