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Mission Moment: From £1 jabs and £50m breakthrough – how we’re delivering mission-led innovation
A Deputy Director at the Office for Life Sciences explains why getting proven treatments to patients can matter just as much as funding cutting-edge research, and how both approaches are delivering on the government's missions to grow the economy and …
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Shaping the future of public sector technology with the new Enterprise Architecture team
The new Enterprise Architecture team explains our aims and how you can get involved to help build the future of digital government.
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How HM Land Registry works to protect property owners
An understanding and awareness of property and title fraud, and how to guard against them, is critical in supporting our frontline defences as well as the wider public and business sectors – not just on the 25th anniversary of International Fraud Awareness Week but at all times.
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Driving better road fuel prices for consumers
How the CMA proposes to approach its role of enforcing compliance with Fuel Finder.
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Unlocking Coastal Carbon Potential: Collaborative Research on Saltmarsh, Kelp, and Seabed Carbon under the UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership
As world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, this week for the UN Climate Change Conference COP30, the role of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change is once again under the spotlight.
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How the new Writing Framework can transform primary school teaching
Sam Creighton talks about building a writing curriculum based on meaningful projects. Children learn specific writing skills while keeping the joy and pride that comes from creating their work.
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Protecting the future: APHA’s fight against antimicrobial resistance
When medicines fail, lives hang in the balance. APHA is a leading force in the UK’s fight against antimicrobial resistance, driving action through surveillance, research, and the National Action Plan.
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UK NSC consults on bladder cancer screening evidence
The UK NSC has opened a public consultation on evidence relation to population screening for bladder cancer.
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How nature and nuclear can co-exist
By Sean Mahoney, Sizewell C Project Manager and Senior Officer, Major Planning Casework A collaborative approach has delivered environmental protections alongside energy security at Sizewell C nuclear power station. Natural England has worked closely with Sizewell C and environmental stakeholders …
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Ofsted: explore an area
Ofsted has a unique perspective on the various places that children and learners experience. We gain this through our inspections of schools and further education and skills providers, and through our additional powers as the regulator of children’s social care …
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Fish, Trace, Ship: Why processing statements will soon matter to you
Many in the fishing industry are aware that EU IUU regulatory changes are on the horizon. But one crucial component of these changes requires more attention: processing statements. From 10 January 2026, far more businesses will need them than ever …
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Pupil Premium success: building effective school systems
Manchester Enterprise Academy's disadvantaged pupils are thriving and exceeding national benchmarks. Principal Emily Reynard shares their successful whole-school approach to inclusion.
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Coverage of the Renters' Rights Act implementation roadmap
Following the Renters’ Rights Act which recently passed in law, the timeline for implementing these new legal protections has been published today, giving time for landlords and letting agents to deliver these changes for their tenants. The roadmap sets out …
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Consultation opens on population screening for cytomegalovirus
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to antenatal and newborn screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV).
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Programme Officer Training – a reflection
Inspector manager Louise Gibbons talks about the most recent programme officer training offered by the Planning Inspectorate, and the importance of the role within the local plans examination process.
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Mission Moments: How comms officer Ellie helped deliver a £10bn win for Britain
When Communications Officer Ellie Genower only got notice of a posting to Oslo with just three weeks to prepare, she couldn’t have anticipated the scale of what lay ahead. But her work proved crucial in helping to secure the biggest …
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We’re consulting on designs IP law – why should you respond?
Time is ticking! The government’s consultation on changes to the UK designs framework closes on 27 November and we’re on a mission to reach out to designers across the UK and find out how you think the UK designs system could work better for you.
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How we are building a more connected content community at Defra
Lauren Stewart, Lead Content Designer, Farming, on behalf of the content design community and wellbeing working group. The Defra content design community wants to be a welcoming, inclusive, and fun place to work. A community that knows and supports each …
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 – and 20 Years of Public Access Rights
By David Drake, People and Nature Director This year marks a double milestone in the history of outdoor access in England and Wales: 25 years since the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) was passed, and 20 …
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Venturing Beyond the Reef: The Blue Belt Programme’s First Caribbean Expedition
In January 2026, the Blue Belt Programme will set sail from the Dominican Republic to the Territories of Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands. This is the first expedition to the Caribbean in the 10-year history of the …
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Shop smart, bag a bargain – a consumer expert’s guide to online shopping
Quick tips to help you shop confidently online, find the best deal and avoid being misled.
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Open-sourcing elements of NUAR
NUAR has taken a highly cautious approach to open-sourcing due to the security impacts it could have. We’ve been making good progress on selectively open-sourcing some elements and artefacts from the programme though, and this blog describes that initiative. Security has always been at the heart of the delivery …
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Building trust through independent, accredited conformity assessment
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted accreditation to Kantara Initiative; making it the first UKAS-accredited conformity assessment body (CAB) certifying under the UK government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.
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Finding my professional home: Henrietta’s journey into the Operational Delivery Profession
Henrietta Ozono-Okeri, a passionate operational delivery professional from Nigeria, tells us about her journey into a new country, career and professional culture.
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The Local Deprivation Explorer: Making deprivation data easier to find, understand and use
The Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) rank more than 33,000 neighbourhoods across England by levels of deprivation. Read about the new site that we’ve built that makes this vital data easier to explore, understand and use – through postcode-based area summaries and interactive maps.
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RPA to start making Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payments from December
We announced an increase to the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payment rates in May 2025. In this blog we provide a reminder of how you can estimate the value of your options and let you know when you'll receive your …
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UK NSC consults on evidence related to screening for antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to population screening for antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions.
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How well will I be protected from flu this year with the current UK influenza vaccines?
Every winter, influenza viruses sweep through communities, causing a seasonal epidemic. There are several different flu vaccines that are used in the national vaccination programme and all of them protect against the 3 main flu virus types: influenza A(H1N1), influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B.
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How citizen scientists are helping to close the freshwater data gap
By Amy Stocking and Matilda Dixon, Higher Officers for Citizen Science Ponds may be small, but they punch well above their weight when it comes to biodiversity, supporting around two-thirds of all freshwater species in the UK. Yet they have …
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How AI-ready content can boost policy effectiveness
As use of generative AI grows, so does the opportunity to meet businesses’ quests for information. Only if DBT’s online content is designed to meet users’ needs.
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How to deal with restrictions in the register
Senior HM Land Registry practitioners set out how best to tackle restrictions that are no longer fit for purpose.
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Protecting our seas together: MPA byelaws, enforcement, and compliance
Our mission is to safeguard England’s marine environment while supporting a thriving and sustainable fishing industry. One way we can achieve this is through the implementation and enforcement of byelaws within our offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). Our MPA byelaws …
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Building the Skills System Britain needs: Skills England's role in Post-16 Reform, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean
The government's Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks a pivotal moment, setting out the Government’s plan for a world-leading skills system which meets the needs of employers, drives innovation and improves people’s lives. Skills England will be at the heart of delivering this comprehensive vision …
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Coverage of the standards and conduct announcement
Today, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced planned reforms to provide local authorities with powers to clean up local politics. This responds to the challenges local authorities have faced since the Localism Act in 2011, which has …
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Introducing our new one-day IP Workshop for businesses
Our Business Outreach Team has created a new, CPD-accredited one-day workshop that introduces you to IP and helps you understand how it relates to your business.
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Challenges of Considering a Spiritual Model when Working Under a Social Work/Medical Model
Introductions Challenges of Considering a Spiritual Model when Working Under a Social Work/Medical Model - Soyeb Aswat Having come into the Social Work arena as a Newly Qualified Social Worker working within an area which had a large South Asian …
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A year of Google Analytics 4 on GOV.UK
Discover what we’ve learned in the year since the GOV.UK website fully migrated to Google Analytics 4, and how our use of data is evolving as GOV.UK expands to multiple digital channels.
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Five reasons to join the Operational Delivery Profession and power up your Civil Service career!
Discover how the Operational Delivery Profession provides civil servants with dedicated career frameworks, on-demand learning and a thriving community of practice.
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Celebrating talent and building a supportive future.
This month, we’re proud to celebrate National Care Leavers Month. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions care leavers make to our communities and society, and to recognise the unique challenges they often navigate as they …
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Navigating drought: Reflections on protecting waterways and supporting canal users
As the summer boating season has drawn to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the past summer. Drought conditions have tested our waterways and infrastructure - but they’ve also revealed resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to protecting England’s canals and rivers.