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Behind the Scenes at RIPL: Protecting the UK from deadly diseases
In this blog post we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), where our scientists work to safeguard public health from rare and deadly diseases. Our laboratories RIPL is the UK’s frontline clinical diagnostic laboratory …
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
A Home Office spokesperson said: “We all want to end dangerous small boat crossings, which threaten lives and undermine our border security. “The people-smuggling gangs do not care if the vulnerable people they exploit live or die, as long as …
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International Women's Day: Celebrating female Project Managers
My name is Venus Tingzon and I’m a Senior Project Manager within DIO, a role I have been in since 2020, after joining DIO as a Project Support Officer in 2017. I joined the civil service in 2004, working as …
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International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating Women in Science at the FSA
Cymraeg The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is kicking off British Science Week 2025 by celebrating International Women’s Day, and our 2025 award-winning MHI and Vet of the Year. See what else we have planned for British Science Week at the …
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What are the symptoms of Lassa fever and how is it spread?
This blog post summarises the key points about Lassa fever and what UKHSA does when a case of an infectious disease such as Lassa fever is identified in the UK.
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From reactors to a role model: Laura’s journey through the NDA group
To mark International Women’s Day, Laura Hogg shares her story of entering the nuclear sector at 18 and her subsequent itinerant career around the NDA group: Throughout my career, I have been inspired, motivated and supported by some exceptional people …
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The North can be a powerhouse for Nature and growth
"Nature is vital to our economy our health and our security. The North has the natural assets that can help create the places people want to live, work and invest in and that will keep them happy and healthy, as …
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More than 200 stakeholders attend UK NSC seminar on multi-cancer detection tests
More than 200 stakeholders attended a fascinating UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) seminar exploring multi-cancer detection tests (MCDs) and their potential use in a screening context. Attendees included academics, clinicians, researchers, industry representatives, patient organisations, screening providers, policy makers …
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Government Internal Audit Knowledge Hub network site – how did we ever manage without it?
Do you ever feel like you're missing out on valuable internal audit related information and resources? Before I joined the GIAA, I was a head of internal audit elsewhere. I would often think how helpful it’d be if there was …
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Research to consider this International Women’s Day: supporting women’s economic empowerment through regulatory reform
This International Women’s Day, we consider how to #AccelerateAction to empower women globally. Read our recent research aligned with this theme. Women’s economic empowerment is vital for economic growth and sustainable development.
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Visualising modern digital government
Learn more about the process of creating the blueprint for a modern digital government including the collaboration involved, open working, and user-centered design.
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International Women’s Day 2025: Meet the women shaping AI, cyber and technology at MHCLG
To mark International Women’s Day 2025 on 8 March, 4 colleagues driving government innovation across AI, cyber and technology share their unique experiences, challenges and perspectives on gender equality, offering inspiration and insight, particularly for women who aspire to build a career in similar fields.
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Evicting the Stereotypes: The Real Bailiffs at Work (Part 1)
In this episode of Inside HMCTS we take a look at the day-to-day roles of some of our bailiff teams. Hear from a range of bailiffs who share their stories and experiences about the profession.
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My experience as a Software Developer at Justice Digital
My name is Hettie, and for the past two years, I have been a software developer at Justice Digital. I also happen to be a woman. Software development is a notoriously male-dominated field. I work with loads of brilliant colleagues, …
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Outcome of Natural England’s review of bird of prey ‘wild take’ licensing for falconry and aviculture
Natural England has today published the outcome of its review into the licensing of ‘wild take’, a practice that involves taking young birds of prey from the wild for use in falconry and aviculture. Defra ministers have endorsed Natural England’s …
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Strengthening Environmental Science: A New Chapter in Water Monitoring
Enhancing our scientific capabilities to understand and monitor England's rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Investing in Scientific Excellence The Environment Agency (EA) has taken an important step forward in enhancing our water monitoring capabilities with a £4 million investment in …
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A bear of very little copyright: Winnie-the-Pooh's journey into the public domain
I’ve always been a big fan of World Book Day. As an avid reader, I have many fond memories of heading into school dressed as my favourite characters, and while I'm not donning a costume this year, I am thinking about the IP in some of my favourite children's books
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How to make your browser download our latest statistical releases at the time of publication
The code of practice for statistics requires that “statistics should be available to all users at the same time” so we must ensure our website can meet demand. To do this, we cache our website content and Tanya Vaughan, Digital Services Programme Manager, explains in this post why we do it, the different types of caching and how to make sure your browser downloads our releases at the time of publication.
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Navigating dyscalculia: Designing with empathy in mind
1 in 20 people in the UK have dyscalculia. Our new accessibility persona highlights several common barriers that individuals with dyscalculia may face when using poorly designed digital services.
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World Book Day 2025: Reading for pleasure top tips for parents and teachers
Guest post by the National Literacy Trust World Book Day isn’t just about putting together a great costume idea, it’s about showing children the power of reading. Reading lets children discover new worlds, meet new people and learn about the …
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Reflections on the NSIP Forum 2025: Embracing change and innovation in infrastructure planning
David Price, Service Lead for Infrastructure at the Planning Inspectorate, shares insights from the recent Waterfront NSIP Conference, updates on infrastructure projects, and announces the April launch of a customer-focused service transformation. Read about new linear infrastructure guidance, digital improvements, and enhanced feedback channels.
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Precision Breeding – Publication of Draft Guidance
This week, draft secondary legislation necessary to implement the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 for plants in England was laid in Parliament. The Government wants to introduce precision breeding technology due to its potential to increase food production, reduce …
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Protections boosted for the lowest paid workers
Millions of the very lowest paid workers will get better employment protections thanks to new changes to the Employment Rights Bill. The changes confirmed today follow extensive consultation with business groups and unions to ensure the plan to Make Work …
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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: Supporting farmers and land managers to deliver nature friendly farming
By Peter Craven, Head of Agriculture At Natural England, we know that farming and nature can thrive together, and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) is here to help make that happen. Whether you're already working towards a more sustainable farm or …
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Teaching Latin and the classics: support available for schools
The study of classics and ancient languages can teach us valuable lessons in history, politics and art that are still relevant today. It helps students understand the evolution of language and gives them the chance to study and analyse ancient …
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DBT's Machinery of Government: an insight into the teams behind the Single IT Platform migration project (part 1)
Find out more about the teams behind DBT’s Single IT Platform migration as part of the Machinery of Government project.
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Innovation 2025: Two days of public sector transformation
Join us for Innovation 2025, an international conference that brings together public sector leaders who are driving transformation initiatives.
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Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies – new report out on 25 March
The Committee on Standards in Public Life will publish its new report, Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies, on 25 March 2025.
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Meet the Trailblazer: Nadia Shivji-Brown
by Nadia Shivji-Brown Tell us about a Knowledge Asset innovative project you’re proud of and why? I am working on a Tuberculosis (TB) Biomarker project at UKHSA. Although I joined the project two years ago and was not involved from …
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How caseworkers investigate easements
A senior caseworker explains how HM Land Registry colleagues investigate easements, focusing on the importance of clear definitions and common problems with the power to grant.
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Applying filters consistently in DfE
Filters are a common component used in many services across DfE. There are many variations and we as a department have no guidance on how to use filters. There are a lot of differences in filter styling and functionality in …
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How Academy Transformation Trust saved over £500,000 through better contract management
Tony Diaram, Project Manager at Academy Transformation Trust, shares how specialist contract management training has helped deliver significant savings across his trust. Academy Transformation Trust is a not-for-profit charitable trust of 22 schools across central England, including primary, secondary, special, …
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Gone in 60 seconds: On the road with our vehicle tax evasion enforcement team
As part of DVLA’s vehicle tax evasion campaign, we joined our wheel-clamping partner, NSL, on the road in the Liverpool and Midlands regions to see how they’re tackling vehicle tax evasion.
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Defra’s One Food programme collaborates with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on systems approaches for food sustainability.
The One Food programme team at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) recently visited the FAO head office in Rome, Italy to co-lead a collaborative workshop on multi-hazard monitoring and …
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Weaving a web: how Corryn Biotechnologies spun into healthcare innovation
Welsh business Corryn Biotechnologies manufacture biocompatible and biodegradable wound dressings. We spoke to founder Luke Burke about the business and its intellectual property (IP).
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NHSE Digital Social Care Website Alpha Assessment
From: DHSCAssessment date: 2 February 2023Stage: AlphaResult: MetService Provider: NHSE with TPX Impact Service description This service aims to solve the problem of providing advice and support to the social care sector on technology and data protection. In partnership with …
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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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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.