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Reporting on Local Elections
There has been widespread reporting, including in The Times and on BBC News that in some areas, local elections scheduled for May 2025 may be postponed. Some outlets have speculated about the number of areas, and which ones, will be …
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Green shoots but plenty more still to do
Chris Howes shares his thoughts on the latest Government ICT sustainability report, acknowledging the progress made and the work still to be done.
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Navigating FMP consultations: Q&A videos to answer your questions
MMO’s Regional Fisheries Group team dive into the FMP consultations to answer your questions on the cockle FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP, skates and rays FMP and the sprat FMP.
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GOV.UK One Login: Advancing digital sustainability in government
Find out how GOV.UK One Login is leading the way in reducing emissions while supporting greener government operations.
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4 things I've learnt as a policy professional working in digital
Policy professionals can learn a lot from the world of digital. In this blog post, Reuben, Policy Design Lead in MHCLG’s Funding Service team, shares insights he’s gained on user-centred design, agile working and cross-team collaboration.
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Fostering innovation and collaboration: Insights from DBT's first AI conference
Cross government AI professionals met to share ideas from their different AI initiatives.
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Meningitis: I underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of several fingers
In this blog post, Becca shares her story of how meningitis changed her life and disrupted her plans just weeks into her starting her degree.
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Unlocking Accessibility: User researchers share their approach to digital accessibility and recruiting people with disabilities
We asked user researchers about their role in making digital services accessible, recruiting people with access needs, and sharing best practices for integrating accessibility into the user research process.
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Recruitment - independent member of ARAC (finance expert)
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is an arm’s length body of the Department for Business and Trade. Since 2021 we’ve had responsibility for guarding the UK against economic harm caused by unfair trading practices. We undertake investigations into imports to the UK which may be unfair due to …
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Otherwise they’d be stationaries - a few thoughts on innovation
New year reflections on what innovation is, as we focus more on innovating within the civil service.
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Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
On snowy days schools make every effort to stay open but sometimes they must close or partially close if it’s unsafe for pupils and teachers to attend. When there is a cold weather warning in place, many parents will be …
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Certification: independent assurance that the rules are being followed
How can we be confident that the trust framework rules are being followed? That’s the role of “conformity assessment”.
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Historic rights of way saved
Wishing you a very happy New Year from the Defra Environment blog team. It’s a time of year when many of us enjoy a brisk winter’s walk with our families. On Boxing Day, a favourite day for rambling, the government …
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The King’s New Year Honours list 2025: honours for contributions to education, skills and children’s social care
Over 100 Brits who have made outstanding contributions to education, skills and children’s social care in the UK have been recognised by the King in his New Year Honours. The nominees in the King’s New Year’s Honours List 2025 represent …
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Coverage following Government crackdown on waste incinerators with stricter standards for new builds
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that new waste incinerators will only receive planning approval if they meet strict new local and environmental conditions.
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Health and science: A guide to our most popular blog posts of 2024
Around a million people read our blog in 2024, and we were the most read blog across government in December. Read this blog post and subscribe for the latest advice and insights.
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NSIP funding is catalysing investment and creating jobs
The UK Space Agency's National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) provides an opportunity for the UK space sector to develop innovations with vast social and economic benefits.
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Coverage following announcement of new £15 million food waste fund
There has been widespread coverage of the Government announcement that a new £15 million fund will help charities collect food waste from farms and distribute it to those who need it most. The new scheme will see grants starting from …
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Coverage following announcement of new £15 million food waste fund
There has been widespread coverage of the Government announcement that a new £15 million fund will help charities collect food waste from farms and distribute it to those who need it most. The new scheme will see grants starting from …
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Thank you and best wishes for 2025!
As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued dedication and support in helping make GFiE Life Chance recruitment the success that it is. With your support, we have been …
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Using hypotheses to improve our content review process
Content designer Lauren Stopps writes about a project to improve the content team's internal review process.
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Top 10 technologies – a CMA horizon scanning perspective
In today's rapidly evolving technological and digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging trends is more important than ever. Being on the front foot – so that regulators and governments can keep pace with fast-moving markets – will help ensure that …
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Highlights of 2024: FMP milestones and what to expect in 2025
2024 was packed with activity across our fisheries management plans. Read about our milestones and what’s coming up in 2025!
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Cornish daffodils without the muddy floods
Stephen Webster is a land management officer in Cornwall and has worked with daffodil growers over the last two years to reduce flood risk and soil erosion. Cornwall is the home of daffodils, with four out of five flowers cut …
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Understanding the digital identity market: key insights
Today, we publish the first results from OfDIA’s digital identity market insight research. Our aim is to build an evidence base that can help answer the questions, and inform the actions, of policymakers, regulators and other key stakeholders in the …
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Coverage following Ofwat's final determinations on water bills
There has been widespread coverage following the publication of Ofwat's final determinations yesterday as part of the 2024 price review. Ofwat, the independent economic regulator of the water sector, has announced bill rises which equate to around £3 additional per …
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Michael's Journey: From OSG to Account Manager in the Prison Service (Part two)
In this continuation of Michael's story, we delve deeper into his 21-year journey with the Prison Service, which began at HMP Rochester as an operational support grade (OSG). Rising through roles like prison officer and custodial manager, he now works to improve performance at some of the most challenging prison sites.
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Watch out - Space Trash Signs is About!
The Space Trash Signs initiative aims to increase public awareness of space pollution.
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Celebrating 2024: A year of achievements at Darlington Economic Campus
This is a guest blog by Emma Dudman, Change Communications and Engagement Lead at the Department for Business and Trade, and Sara Gracey, HM Treasury’s Head of Engagement at Darlington Economic Campus. It’s a frosty Thursday morning at the Darlington …
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12 Months of Justice: The HMCTS 2024 Review
Join us for a special end-of-year review episode of Inside HMCTS, where we reflect on the justice highlights of 2024 across all jurisdictions. Hear from our colleagues and special guests as we look back on the year and what 2025 might have in store.
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MyDefence Rewind 2024: A Year in Review
A Journey to People Empowerment It’s been an extraordinary year for the MyDefence programme. From shaping the vision of an ambitious coherence initiative to navigating multiple phases of research, design, and development, our journey has been nothing short of remarkable. …
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Trust at a distance: how can digital identities help?
The UK Government is committed to promoting a global digital environment which is open but also safe. We believe that secure, privacy-enhancing digital identities that work across national boundaries can enable that objective.
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Enhancing digital trust through trust services
Trust services sit under a piece of UK law called the eIDAS Regulations and they make electronic transactions faster, simpler, and more secure. In this blogpost, we talk about what OfDIA is doing with regard to trust services.
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Inaccurate provisional Local Government Finance Settlement reporting
There has been media reporting suggesting allocations set out in our provisional Local Government Finance Settlement will mean Shire districts or ‘more rural’ councils are being treated unfavourably. This is not correct, and does not account for the over £4 …
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New roles in the gamma trust framework
This blog post takes a closer look at what the new roles in the gamma trust framework do, why we introduced them, and how they support providers looking to get certified against this new publication.
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A long distance relationship: Upgrading the Falkland Islands
I’ve been working in the Falkland Islands for six months in what is now my fourth continuity tour to the Falklands. It’s an interesting place to live and work and being so far from the UK adds significant challenges to …
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Dartmoor Land Use Management Group: next steps
In October, we appointed the Independent Chair for the Dartmoor Land Use Management Group (DLUMG), Phil Stocker. In this guest post, Phil shares insights into his role, the published terms of reference, and next steps for the group. Update: 28 January 2025: At the bottom of this post, you'll find details of the membership of …
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Largest ever cash boost to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
There has been prominent national and regional coverage following our announcement this week which confirms councils across England will receive almost £1 billion of new funding next year, including the largest-ever investment in homelessness prevention services, to get the country …
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Conservation covenants: a new tool to support nature recovery
The Environment Agency is delighted to have been designated as a responsible body for conservation covenants. This new tool will help us in our work to protect and enhance nature in England. The bigger picture: the importance of nature We …
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Services Week is back for 2025
Services Week is an annual event hosted by the Government Digital and Data community, bringing together professionals from across the UK public sector.