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Sellafield: Five facilities we have repurposed to support mission delivery
To help accelerate the Sellafield mission, here are 5 buildings we are repurposing. In doing so we ensure that we get maximum value from them, for our mission and for the taxpayer.
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The night sky in September
September is an exciting month for UK stargazers!
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Joining forces with Kent beekeepers in the fight against the yellow-legged hornet (Asian hornet)
Seasonal Bee Inspector Lisa Jenkins from APHA’s National Bee Unit (NBU) talks about working with a local Yellow-Legged (Asian) Hornet Team in Dover to track down a nest of this invasive predator.
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New e-learning tool puts prevention first in social care
The social care workforce plays a hugely important role in public health. A new e-learning resource, will help care colleagues increase their knowledge and confidence in public health approaches across a variety of care settings.
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Civil Service Data Challenge 2024 finalists selected
The four finalists for 2024’s Civil Service Data Challenge, the data competition designed to find a data-led solution to a technical or societal issue, are gearing up for the grand final, on 10 September, at 2.30pm, at Convene 133 Houndsditch. …
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Navigating Fisheries Science: Insights and emerging issues by fisheries scientists
In July 2023, The Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) 2023 Annual Symposium, co-convened by the University of Essex and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) aimed to discuss the latest fish biology and fisheries science, …
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A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year
With kids getting back into the classroom, now is a good time for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children's studies or even cause more serious illness during the colder months. This blog …
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A busy first year for UK NSC’s expert research guidance group
We take a look back at a successful and busy first year for the UK NSC research and methodology group.
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Life as an MGS dog handler
Working within the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), colleagues and I play a key part in safeguarding national security. Our teams work around the clock to keep MOD sites safe and secure and enable those who work in them …
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Celebrating a decade of success for the Digital and Data Fast Stream
To mark ten years of the digital and data fast stream; digital leaders, former & current fast streamers met to celebrate the past and look at future challenges.
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Message to schools ahead of the start of term from the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson
This week many of you are returning to schools, colleges and early years settings across the country after a well-earned summer break. I'd like to personally welcome you back as we start the new term together. Fresh in your minds …
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Setting the foundations for effective data use in local government
In this blog post, we share the insights behind our approach to scaling data standards and an update on how we are addressing the challenge of unconnected systems in councils. Over 300 councils and sector organisations have committed to the …
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Progress in second year of the hen harrier southern reintroduction
The hen harrier southern reintroduction aims to establish a wild, farmland nesting population of hen harriers in the south of England. Supported by a conservation breeding programme, the project plans to introduce up to 100 juvenile hen harriers to a protected …
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Campaign Sites: Supporting our great global trade network
How we created a new publishing service from over a thousand microsites.
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Share your expertise and join our Science Advisory Committees
We hear from current members of our Science Advisory Committees (SACs) to find out about their roles, and to hear about their experience of being a SAC member.
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Tackling a system's accessibility without testing
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provides a helpful framework for identifying technical accessibility issues, but what happens when the same issues crop up time and again? How can you find the causes and change the culture of the team behind the system?
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Government announces TB Eradication Strategy refresh to end the badger cull
The new strategy will use scientific evidence to help the Government to meet the goal to eradicate TB by 2038
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Hundreds of thousands of parents can now access 15 hours free childcare for 9-month-olds – how to apply
Hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents can now access 15 hours government-funded early education for children aged 9-months-old and older after new rules kicked in from 1 September 2024. Those who are eligible to take advantage of the scheme …
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Removal of Ofsted single word judgements: what it means for schools and parents
Schools in England will no longer receive Ofsted single headline grades, also known as single word judgements, from today. This is the first step towards delivering a better accountability system which will see School Report Cards introduced from September 2025, which will …
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Upskilling Senior Civil Servants with the Digital Excellence programme
Guest blog from Olga Winkle, Learning Delivery Manager, Central Digital & Data Office An online learning programme created specifically to upskill Senior Civil Servants with digital, data and technology skills. The Modern Civil Service agenda set out Digital and Data …
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Making use of the Department for Education accessibility experience lab in Sheffield
“White male, 43 years old” said the AI voice as I had a camera pointed at me. In this case AI hasn’t quite got it right yet. But to give you a clue, let’s just say I was very happy …
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Speaking to children and young people about violent disorder and the Southport attack
The horrific attack in Southport on 29 July 2024 and the violent disorder in its aftermath, have caused grave concern across the country. Following the attack, rioting coordinated by right-wing extremists was initiated by the spread of misinformation about the …
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My advice would be to just take a chance and go for it, it may just be the fresh start that you need
We are pleased to advise that the GFiE Department for Education (DfE) Care Leavers Internship Scheme returns for 2024 and will launch on Monday 2nd September 2024. Full details about the scheme and application process are detailed below, as well …
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How we value: petrol filling stations
In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value petrol stations across England and Wales.
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Inside the RPA: Marie Hardeman
In our series of blogs from the Rural Payments Agency’s Customer Directorate, we are featuring video interviews and blogs from some of the key people whose roles are focussed on delivering and improving the services provided to customers. In the …
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Natural England’s role in licensing to control badgers to prevent the spread of bovine Tuberculosis
Current government policy is to enable culling or vaccination of badgers to control bovine Tuberculosis (bTB). The Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs has today (30 August) announced a refresh of the strategy for control of bovine …
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Strategic Renewables Unit – Update
The Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) aims to ensure the MMO’s vision of a prosperous future for our seas, coasts and communities is supported through deployment of sustainable offshore wind and other marine renewables. To learn more about the SRU, please …
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Welcome aboard our Fisheries Management Plans blog
Welcome aboard our new Fisheries Management Plans blog. Stay updated on latest developments, learn how we are moving forward and how your input matters
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How content designers add value to projects, from start to finish
We work in Defra’s farming content improvement team. Our role is to iterate and improve farming-related content on GOV.UK. One of our goals is to help farmers understand what type of funding is available and how to apply for it. …
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Reflecting on the first six months of BNG
By Chris Kaighin – Deputy Director, Biodiversity Net Gain Services It has been six months since the world-leading initiative Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory for most planning applications under the Town and Country Planning Act. BNG makes sure development …
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The first time joining an FOB
Jordon Egan is a Senior Veterinary Inspector at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and in this blog shares her experiences of traversing across the country and joining a Forward Operating Base to work in front-line exotic disease control. After …
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NUAR Discovery update: collaboration, testing and next steps
Richard Duffield, NUAR Discovery Project Lead, gives an update on the discovery project celebrating the extensive cross-sector collaboration that has happened thus far; examining the more detailed testing phase that we are now undertaking; and looks to the future, exploring what happens next with this exciting work.
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Capital grants in 2024: an overview
In this post, I'll provide an overview of capital grants for environmental land management, the current offer and recent updates.
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New Homes Accelerator
There has been positive media coverage today about the Government’s launch of the New Homes Accelerator, which will work to speed up the delivery of large housing sites and drive economic growth across every part of the country. National papers …
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Decoding Food Allergies: Unveiling insights from NHS data
Helping people with a food hypersensitivity to make more informed eating choices is a key part of our work.
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How the Woodland Carbon Code is supporting our net zero ambitions
In this post, Dr Vicky West, manager of the Woodland Carbon Code, talks about the Code and the impact it is delivering on the environment.
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TechTrack: Start a new career in tech
Did you know, you can start a new career in tech at any stage of your working life? TechTrack is a new digital upskilling programme, delivered via an apprenticeship and created by the Government Digital and Data Profession. This community …
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Getting Your Farm Winter Ready: Is your problem slurry or rainwater?
As part of our farm Winter Ready campaign, we’re looking at where to start when assessing the impact of rainfall on slurry storage and what are the first, and often most straightforward, steps you can take. You may find getting …
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To Mars and beyond
Funded by the UK Space Agency, a team from the University of Southampton is developing nuclear electric propulsion technology to push humanity further.
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Cambridge
There has been coverage in the media this week following a letter sent by the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to local leaders in Cambridge. The letter confirms that Greater Cambridge has a vital role in kickstarting economic growth across the …