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Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly in 2025
By Matthew Heard, National Delivery Director Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly this year, according to data collected by Natural England and partners. Breeding figures and regional breakdown In 2025, Natural England and partners recorded a …
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Register as a waste carrier, broker or dealer directly online at GOV.UK
If you transport waste or buy, sell or dispose of waste - or arrange for someone else to do so - you must register with the Environment Agency.
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Fisheries activity mapping: Reports and data published
In summer 2023 we engaged with the fishing industry on fisheries mapping carried out by the MMO Marine Planning Team. We’ve now incorporated stakeholder feedback through an update to the fisheries mapping work. Amongst some of the key points you …
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What’s changing - applying for patents
We're publishing a series of blogs to guide you through the changes and ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition to our new service.
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The NDA Group Graduate Programme: more than a job
The NDA group graduate scheme offers far more than just a stepping stone into the nuclear industry; it’s a chance to grow professionally, explore new places, and become part of a supportive community. Nuala Ledward, Assurance and Performance Graduate, shares …
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Welcome to the Operational Delivery Profession: Delivering excellence every day
300,000 civil servants work on the front line in operational and delivery roles. Sir Peter Schofield, Head of the Government Operational Delivery Profession, tells us more about his work.
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Data Strategy in practice - Introduction and strategic ambitions
Reflections on research by the Digital, Data and Technology team in May 2025 with 15 organisations. This is the first in a series of blog posts on the topic.
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Behind the scenes with the UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group
The UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group has advised on a wide range of screening research projects since its launch.
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HydroGNSS mission lands in California
The UK-built HydroGNSS mission, which will investigate the Earth’s water cycle, has landed in California and is ready to start preparations for launch.
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How Defra is leading the way in sustainable technology
Edd Parry, Director of Group Infrastructure and Operations in Defra Digital Data Technology and Security, reflects on our journey to reimagine how we procure IT services, focusing on sustainability and improving the end user experience.
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10 years of Protecting the World’s Ocean: Reflections from Blue Belt Programme Leads
Since its initiation in 2016, the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme has been at the forefront of global marine protection, working closely with the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) to establish and manage one of the largest networks of marine protected …
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Celebrating five years of the People and Nature Surveys: What we’ve learned about England’s love for the outdoors
By Sheldon Allen, Project Manager, Natural England’s People and Nature Survey Team Nature and happiness – what's the connection? What makes you feel happy? For most people in England, it’s time spent outdoors. Our People and Nature Survey for England (PaNS) …
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GP Contract: What you need to know
From Wednesday 1 October, every GP practice in England must keep their online booking open all day during working hours (8am-6:30pm) - no more closing these systems and forcing everyone onto jammed phone lines. This delivers on our manifesto promise …
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Wildfires: Nature’s role in resisting the spark
Updated (3 October 2025) By Sallie Bailey, Natural England’s Chief Scientist This year we have witnessed wildfires ravaging England’s uplands and heaths on a historic scale, with prolonged hot and dry weather providing the ideal conditions for blazes lasting weeks. …
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Revaluation 2026 – everything you need to know
In this blog, you'll find everything you need to know about Revaluation 2026.
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From seed to sapling: why seed collection is fundamental to future forest resilience
Lorenza Pozzi, the Forestry Commission’s Nurseries Data, Insights and Liaison Officer, explores the intricacies of seed selection across England and the importance of careful seed selection and collection for future forest resilience.
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APHA’s role in the global fight against rabies
Every nine minutes, rabies claims a life, yet it is entirely preventable. Read more about APHA’s long-standing commitment to end dog-mediated human rabies by 2030.
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Exploring career journeys
Civil servants joining the Science and Engineering Fast Stream Are you a current civil servant with a background in science or engineering and want to accelerate your career through leadership development? The Science and Engineering Fast Stream could be the …
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From pitch to progress
In October 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) hosted a series of ground-breaking Reverse Pitch events in Leeds, London and Manchester, welcoming over 200 innovators from 34 small businesses.
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Milestone for MicroCarb: First Earth Observations
On 28 August, the MicroCarb satellite captured its first view of Earth, marking a major milestone following its 25 July launch.
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Pride in Place coverage
This week the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced the Pride in Place Programme, a landmark £5 billion initiative that will see money handed to communities to invest in their priorities and revitalise high streets over the …
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Introducing the Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector
Alan Laidlaw has been appointed as England’s first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector. In this guest post, he shares his background, his ambitions for the role, and how he plans to work with the sector to strengthen relationships and collaboration between tenant farmers, landlords, and advisers.
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Should we be worried about the current COVID-19 variants?
As we enter autumn, rates of respiratory illnesses start to rise and people ask how the most common current lineages - or groups of genetically similar viruses - compare to previous COVID-19 variants.
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GSE Leadership Values Masterclass: Leading through change
Over 150 members of the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) community gathered on 4 September, for a masterclass to explore how science and engineering leaders can lead through change. It was facilitated by Sophie Boldon, Deputy Director in the Government …
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A journey in supporting families and children
Roz Davidson shares experiences and learnings from working with vulnerable families and children affected by domestic abuse.
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How British medical innovations transformed global healthcare
From surgical safety advances to tomorrow's pain-free medicine, intellectual property has played a significant role in British medical breakthroughs. We take a look at some of the inspiring IP stories behind these life-changing innovations.
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Our response to media coverage on incident attendance
There has been media interest today (Thursday 25 September) in the Environment Agency’s attendance to pollution incidents, including in the BBC. The coverage examines the categorisation process of incidents. The article does not give the full picture around the EA’s performance, …
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RPC examines how the quality of Government analysis has changed over time
The RPC has published updates to its summaries of the ratings it gives impact assessments.
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Discover DBT's M365 Copilot evaluation report
Read how DDaT's Monitoring and Evaluation team designed an evaluation methodologly to capture data from a M365 Copilot trial.
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Improving Customer Experience in APHA – Delivering Outcomes with commercial “off-the-shelf” products
Sam Brett is a Project Manager in APHA’s transformation programme, Delivering Sustainable Futures. In this blog, he reflects on his experience of improving how customers contact the organisation when they need help or advice. At the Animal and Plant Health …
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Op Wolf targets waste carriers to disrupt waste criminals
In this blog, Hampshire police officer PC Terry Read shares how police teams in Hampshire have pooled their skills and collaborated with partners to target countryside crime including fly-tipping.
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Paracetamol and pregnancy - what you need to know
THE FACTS Q&A Is paracetamol safe to use during pregnancy? Yes. Current evidence supports the safe use of paracetamol during pregnancy when used as directed. This advice has been consistent for many years. The MHRA regularly reviews the safety of …
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New members join space debris committee
The UK Space Agency, as the current Chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), is pleased to announce that the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and Agencia Espacial Española (AEE, Spanish Space Agency) have become Associate Members of the Committee.
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Drought impacts continue despite changeable weather
For many, this has been a glorious summer, with long hot days being enjoyed by family gatherings, holidays and being outside! However, this spring and summer has been dry and the drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, …
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What’s changing - new IPO accounts
There's not long to wait for our One IPO Patent Service to launch. The biggest single change you can expect is the all-new IPO accounts.
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Protecting marine life: Key MPA species and their importance for healthy ecosystems
We'd like to introduce some of the UK's less well known, but vitally important marine species which we’re aiming to protect within Stage 3 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). In Stage 3 we're consulting on proposed fisheries management measures that would …
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Digital planning transformation gains momentum
Open Digital Planning (ODP) is becoming a powerful force for change in local government, allowing planning authorities to modernise planning services. With 24 authorities joining this month, through the Digital Planning Improvement Fund, the movement is gaining momentum. Read about how ODP brings councils and experts together to drive innovation in the planning sector.
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Building tomorrow's Defence leaders: innovation at the heart of CSOC
Debbie Boon, Head of Delivery, Defence Leadership Centre, The Defence Academy Our people are the lifeblood of CSOC – a dedicated force of 26,000 specialists stationed at over 130 sites worldwide. From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special …
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Using the DfE’s Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP) tool to get essential insights into managing your school’s resources
Michele Lavelle, CFO at Campfire Education Trust (CET) in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire, shares how using the DfE’s Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning (ICFP) tool has helped to transform the trust’s planning. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of …
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Advancing the fight against Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
Meet the APHA scientist tackling a hidden cattle virus - Dr. Amin Asfor’s mission to stop Bovine Viral Diarrhoea could change farming, food safety, and global animal health.