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Using agile architecture across government
Our second CTA drop-in session focused on agile architectures and how we can use these across government.
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Duncan Selbie's Friday message - 12 October 2018
This week PHE CEO Duncan Selbie's Friday message includes information on Every Mind Matters, our new mental health campaign being piloted in the East and West Midlands. It also includes an update on our work on calorie reduction and a look ahead at ISPAH, the annual conference of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health, being held in London next week.
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GSE Opportunities: Diversity & inclusion events, Science & Engineering Fast Stream
This blog post is a collection of vacancies, events and learning and development opportunities for people working in Government Science and Engineering.
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Contribution libraries make to early years
A collection of references to material which illustrate how libraries support children when they are very young - a vital stage in their learning: preparation for school
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Kate Lord-Brennan
Profile Job: Member of the Legislative Council Organisation: Tynwald, Isle of Man Years in public service: 4 months My grandmother/mother was a… My grandmother ran hotels in the days of the booming Manx tourist industry and my mother is a …
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Update on industry use of neonicotinoids
Update on industry use of neonicotinoids Today, 11 October, the Government has confirmed that the British Beet Research Organisation’s (BBRO) emergency application for the use of neonicotinoids has been refused. This follows the decision in April to support EU restrictions …
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Defence in the media: Thursday 11 October 2018
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of a photo of Tommy Robinson and a group of soldiers. Image of Tommy Robinson The Mirror, Independent, Telegraph and Daily Record report on the Army's investigation following the publication of an image which featured …
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How we’re putting diversity at the heart of digital, data and technology
Government Digital Service head Kevin Cunnington sets out how GDS is increasing the diversity in its ranks and why it's good for everyone.
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Fact sheet: EU Settlement Scheme – Phase 2
The Home Office has today (11 October) published Immigration Rules which detail the next test phase of the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Taking GOV.UK Verify to the next stage
The standards and guidelines that currently underpin the way GOV.UK Verify works will now be opened up to the private sector to build on. Here's how that will work.
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Guide to 2018/19 screening specifications
NHS England has published the 2018 to 2019 service specifications - important reading for those involved in the commissioning and provision of screening services in England.
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Integrated children’s systems – what local authorities have told us
Yvette Stanley discusses the importance of effective Integrated Children's Systems (ICSs).
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Education in the Media: Thursday 11 October 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the presence of black history in the National Curriculum, and the new EPI report on University Technical Colleges.
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From the Welsh Government to the Department for Education: My experience on the Fast Stream
Helen Morris, second year Digital, Data and Technology fast streamer talks about her experience on the programme. Apply until 25 October!
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Transformation and innovation at the DVLA
The DVLA is transforming its technology services and - more importantly - how people can interact with government. Their CTO, Dave Perry, shares more about their journey.
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The Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference 2018 and a £30m commitment to help farmers boost productivity
Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference 2018 Today marks the first day of the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference 2018, which brings together global leaders, NGOs, businesses and conservationists to tackle ivory demand and end the trade in illegal wildlife. With more …
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Next year, Rodney...
I was watching an episode of Only Fools and Horses on Sunday evening. Del Boy always believes they have a business idea certain to make them a fortune.
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Home Office in the media blog: Thursday 11 October 2018
Today's Home Office in the media stories include an investigation by the Guardian into immigration detention centres, and the case involving a woman who has become the target of the UK's first unexplained wealth order.
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With a little help from my friends: the vital contribution made by Friends Groups
Examples of the work done by Library Friends groups, around the country
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Home Secretary – Interview with Le Monde
Participating in the meeting of interior ministers invited to Lyon as part of the G6 (France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland), the Home Secretary, answered Le Monde’s questions on security, immigration and Brexit.
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Education in the Media: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at World Mental Health day, and a number of new measures announced by the government to tackle mental health issues. We also focus on how to close attainment gaps across the country.
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Smart time to learn more about artificial intelligence
As Innovation Lead for Precision Medicine at Innovate UK I am sometimes asked about the best STEM subjects to study, usually by parents wanting to help their children select the best university courses. Something they’re really interested in, I have …
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Working together on automatic facial recognition
Regular readers of my blog will know that the Home Office published their Biometric Strategy in June and in doing so established a new board (which I sit on) to develop that strategy. A key challenge for me in participating …
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Powering up RAF Akrotiri
Hi, my name is Stuart Ellington and I’m the Overseas Area Project Manager for Cyprus and Gibraltar. Today I’ll be blogging about the successful upgrade of RAF Akrotiri’s main electricity supply and intake sub-station, the point at which the electricity …
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Your library, your work club and The Great Project
Work clubs in Leicestershire libraries, illustrating how libraries contribute to the outcome: greater prosperity
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Mortgage charges: save time, file online
Sign up to our live webinar and find out the benefits of registering your company's charges online.
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Come and join us at Defra digital
Defra digital has multiple software development and user researcher opportunities across the UK. Thinking of applying? Find out more about working for Defra digital from those that already do.
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Food is GREAT sponsorship of the Royal Welsh Show, the impact of animal exports in the case of a no-deal Brexit, and the second reading of the Agriculture Bill
Impact on animal exports in the case of a no deal Brexit There has been coverage in The Times today about the impact of disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It speculates that there could …
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Creating the First Government Project Delivery Standard
Whether you are an experienced project delivery professional or new to the profession – applying a Standard when leading and managing projects provides a consistent and common approach that empowers you to deliver.
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How I launched my career in space
Robyn Haigh, an apprentice at the UK Space Agency, tells how she took the first steps in the job of her dreams.
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My female role models in science, technology, engineering and maths
October is a great month for celebrating diversity - it’s Black History Month and it’s also the month when we remember the work of technology pioneer Ada Lovelace. And, this year we are also celebrating 100 years of women having …
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Commission responds to reports Army is investigating after far right activist posed with soldiers
Commission responds to reports that the Army is investigating after far-right activist Tommy Robinson posted a photo of himself surrounded by a group of young soldiers.
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Home Office in the media blog: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Today’s Home Office stories in the media include reports on the UK dropping opposition to the death penalty for the two Daesh “Beatles” who face trial in the US, the ongoing case of the former USB trader Kweku Adoboli and …
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A role for art in policy-making?
The Policy Lab was created to bring experimental thinking into the UK Government. This has included using design techniques to think about the future, such as in our recent project with the Department for Transport on maritime autonomy. We have …
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Increasing physical activity in every level of society
Find out how PHE is working towards increasing physical activity in every level of society.
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Encounters: Whitby Library
How Whitby library took part in the Cook 250 anniversary celebrations
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Let’s talk about workplace mental health
Employers know that when staff are feeling well they are at their best and most productive, so there is a huge incentive to create a culture that promotes positive mental health and helps prevent mental ill-health, writes Public Health England's Dr Irene Gonsalvez on Global Mental Health Day.
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Coping with change and caring for each other's wellbeing
Jonathan Jones explains how the Civil Service has teamed up with Samaritans to launch a package of support that will help us care for the mental wellbeing of colleagues.
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Our first user research community conference
Over 50 user researchers met to share 2 days of best practice, celebrate successes and explore how to continue to innovate. Research Lead Shila Odedra summarises the event...
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Marking World Mental Health Day at GDS
A look at some of the activities we're doing to break down taboos and raise awareness of mental health issues, as well as information on how you can get support.