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Catch Comet Lemmon in autumn’s night sky
Comet Lemmon is paying our inner Solar System a visit and may reach naked-eye visibility in the coming week.
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Soil health and profit: lessons from mixed, arable and upland farms
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Neil Pickard talks with Stuart Johnson, Soil Farmer of the Year 2023, and Kyle Richardville from Understanding Ag. They discuss how improving soil health can increase profitability on mixed, arable and upland livestock farms.
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Launching DBT's first public-facing AI feature
How DBT created it's first public-facing online tool to help businesses find funding opportunities.
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Cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials move to next phase
Read about our Cattle Vaccine Project: APHA’s invaluable addition to the toolbox to eradicate bovine TB in the UK.
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Everything you need to know about the new higher education reforms
The government has announced major changes to higher education as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, designed to make university more accessible, fairer, and better value for students. Here’s what you need to know about how these …
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RPC publishes its corporate report for 2024 to 2025
The report reflects on a very busy year with many changes for the RPC, including the completion of the transition to the revised Better Regulation Framework (BRF).
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Applications are open for the Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Civil Service applications are now open until Friday 21 November 2025 What is the Royal Society Pairing Scheme? The Royal Society Pairing Scheme is a well-established collaboration between the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and The Royal Society. Each …
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Beyond the fence: how testing and trialling are driving Pile 1 chimney demolition
At the heart of our efforts to remove the Windscale Pile 1 chimney is SPIDA: the Suspended Platform with Incremental Descent Developed by ADAPT. It’s not just a machine - it’s a symbol of how Sellafield Ltd is using innovation and rigorous testing to tackle one of the site’s most complex decommissioning challenges.
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The Government Statistical Service: Building strength in numbers
From healthcare policies to economic strategies, statistics inform every decision government makes. Meet the Government Statistical Service - a vibrant community of professionals who collect, analyse and communicate the data that guides our nation forward.
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Diving into planning decisions: What we learned from our latest user research
User research is underway on standardising planning decision notices. Local authorities currently use different formats to record planning application outcomes, but standardisation would make crucial data instantly available for effective planning, analysis and forecasting. The data standards community has been providing invaluable feedback on where standardisation can deliver the biggest positive impact for the sector.
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Scouts speak to astronauts aboard the International Space Station
Thanks to funding from the UK Space Agency, more than 100 Scouts had the rare opportunity to host a live Q&A session with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station, gaining first-hand insight into life in orbit.
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Making justice real: how hands-on learning helped students understand knife crime
Students from two London schools took part in a mock trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to learn about the real consequences of knife crime.
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Natural England response to Badger Trust and Wild Justice judicial review decision’
On 16th October, the High Court decided against an application by Natural England to increase the amount of costs that claimants, The Badger Trust and Wild Justice, should pay back to Natural England from £10,000 to £30,000 and £20,000 respectively, in the …
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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.