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Applications are open for the Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Civil Service applications are now open until 6 November 2024 What is the Royal Society Pairing Scheme? The Royal Society Pairing Scheme is a long-standing collaboration between the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and The Royal Society. Each year …
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The value of our LGBT+ employees - Dr Juliet Long, Chief Strategist for Site Decommissioning and Remediation, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
This week celebrates National Inclusion Week (23rd – 29th September), a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces, with this year’s theme being ‘Impact Matters’, centring around identifying the impact on marginalised groups and taking …
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How government defines a service
The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is introducing a cross-government definition of a service.
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Explaining allergy advice on mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts
Cymraeg On Friday 18 October 2024 we published updated guidance for consumers. This supersedes the information on this blog. You may have seen recent coverage or information regarding mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts. The FSA are advising people who have …
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Nutrient planning is not small potatoes
An Environment Agency expert discusses the importance of nutrient planning. I'm a Senior Environment Officer for Agriculture for the Environment Agency and part of my role involves assessing whether the fertilisers and manures that a farmer plans to use are …
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Safety in school kitchens and laundries: the vital role of risk assessments and equipment checks
Julie Noble is health, safety, and fire resilience technician for the risk protection arrangement (RPA), the DfE’s alternative to commercial insurance. In this blog post, Julie talks about how schools' kitchen and laundry risk assessments and equipment checks are essential tools for keeping everyone safe.
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The Sand Dune Managers Handbook: second edition
Natural England are delighted to announce the launch of the much anticipated second edition of the Dynamic Dunescapes Sand Dune Manager’s Handbook. This update has been written to support site managers and landowners to improve the condition of sand dunes …
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Home Office recognised as a top apprenticeship employer
The Home Office has successfully achieved 16th place in the Top 100 Apprentice Employers 2024. The rankings celebrate England’s outstanding employers. They recognise commitment to offering new apprenticeships, the diversity of those on programme, and the number of apprentices who successfully complete. …
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Enabling Technologies Programme: Lasers!
Through the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), the UK Space Agency is supporting the development of laser technologies for space applications.
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Make your next Woodland Condition Assessment easier
Did you know that you can complete a Woodland Condition Assessment using an app? Chris Tomlin, Policy Advisor, shares how.
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Thinking big and bold: Meet fast streamer Amad Ahmed
Digital, Data, Technology (DDaT) and Cyber Fast Streamer Amad Ahmed considers what inspires him to think big and to be bold and innovative in his approach to work. Hi, I’m Amad, and I joined Defra last October, as part of …
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D-Day and modern day: learning from a battlefield study
I recently had the honour of taking part in a DIO battlefield study in Normandy, focused on the monumental events of Operation Overlord and the D-Day landings. Battlefield studies are something our military colleagues sometimes undertake to learn from strategies …
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Stakeholder update: FSA Board asks for further discussions on a new form of national level regulation for supermarkets in England
Cymraeg The FSA Board met on Wednesday 18 September 2024 to discuss a range of issues including FSA science, animal welfare, allergen labelling, and proposals for a phased approach towards a new form of food hygiene regulation for large, national …
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My experience on the Summer Internship Programme in MHCLG
A career in MHCLG Digital is open to everyone regardless of their background. The Civil Service Summer Internship Programme fosters an inclusive environment and welcomes individuals from all academic paths, giving them a chance to experience working in the Civil Service. In this post Megan, healthcare student and summer intern in MHCLG, shares her experience …
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Explaining National Level Regulation proposals
Cymraeg The food system has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. New technology, changing consumer habits, and global events like the pandemic have all impacted the way the food industry does business. At the FSA we need to ensure the …
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I’ve had nothing but positive impacts, I’ve comfortably eased myself into the working life and can’t wait to see how far I’ll go
National Inclusion Week (NIW) is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. This year's National Inclusion week takes place this week 23rd September to 29th September, and the theme for 2024 is ‘Impact Matters’, …
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Your guide to who’s eligible for the 2024 flu vaccine
As we approach winter, it’s time for people at risk to be booked in for their free flu jab. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer. Flu is far more than …
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How to protect your charity as the sector continues to face financial pressures
It is unfortunately common for charities to feel financial pressure at some point in their existence, and at the Commission we see the sector’s financial resilience and sustainability as a key current risk.
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Three things I learnt on my Technology Transfer placement with GOTT
by Dr Sarwat Howe Why I applied for a secondment in government I’m currently working as an Intellectual Property and Commercialisation manager at the University of Salford, where I help academics turn their discoveries into much-needed products and services to …
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World Rivers Day: What are the biggest causes of river pollution and what’s being done about them?
By Helen Wakeham, Director of Water World Rivers Day, celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of September, is a global event that highlights the importance of rivers and the urgent need to protect them. Public concern around pollution in …
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Building Safety Remediation: August data
Yesterday (19th September), we published the August Building Safety Remediation data which received some national coverage. The Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail have run straight coverage of the data, noting that there has been a rise in the number of buildings that …
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RPA visit to the Allerton Project
In the second of a series of blogs from Customer Director Marie Hardeman, we hear about her visit to the Allerton Project with members of the RPA Customer Board. The board, which was created in March this year, is exploring …
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The 5 year journey to moving .gov.uk to a new registry
Find out how the Domains team planned and executed the biggest ever change to digital infrastructure with zero disruption to citizen services.
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New Chief Social Worker for Adults and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed
I am delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Social Worker for Adults and a Mental Health Social Work lead to the Department of Health and Social Care. Chief Social Worker Sarah McClinton will be joining us in …
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Classroom to the courtroom
Our latest podcast offers an insightful look into the collaboration between HMCTS and the University of Reading, providing law students with valuable real-world experiences in the criminal justice system.
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Meet the Modern Civil Service: David Lawson, Medical Technology and Innovation Director at the Department of Health and Social Care
What a modern Civil Service means to me: Developing good, well thought through, deliverable policy and bringing in diverse perspectives. Since my work revolves around medical technology, I spend a lot of time engaging with external stakeholders such as industry …
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How loosely coupled, autonomous teams are improving MOJ’s hosting estate
At the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), we have hundreds of different systems. Over the last six years, we’ve saved tens of millions of pounds on hosting them. In order to do that, we had to change our organisation structure. Most …
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Partners updated on SMA screening project workstreams
The SMA Screening In-service evaluation (ISE) Partnership Board held its latest meeting on 17 September, and received updates from partners, stakeholders and expert sub-groups.
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The Government announces new UK Special Representatives on Climate Change and Nature
It's been a big week for nature as two prominent Cabinet ministers delivered speeches on its importance; ahead of COP16. Read our post to find out the latest.
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Last call for Expressions of Interest: Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor at the Home Office
Deadline: 10:00 am, Monday 23 September 2024 Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the scientific landscape of the Home Office? This is your final opportunity to express your interest in the position of Deputy Chief …
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Get funding to improve animal health and welfare - your questions answered
On 19 June we introduced the new get funding to improve animal health and welfare service providing eligible keepers of cattle, sheep and pigs with access to two different types of funded vet visits; We’ve been listening to feedback from …
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GOV.UK One Login: Designing for inclusion at scale
In this blog post, learn how our user-centred design work has revealed some surprising findings, and what we’re doing to address them.
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The 14th session of the UN-GGIM: Flying the flag
Isabella McGuinness, Senior Policy Advisor at the Geospatial Commission, shares her experience attending the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) 14th Session in New York.
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Testing the Miyawaki Method in Our Urban Greenspaces
By Louise Butfoy, Trees Outside Woodland Project Officer, Kent Country Council As a Project Officer at Kent County Council, I’ve been working on the Trees Outside Woodlands project since its inception in October 2020. The project is funded by HM …
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Major step forward in government’s devolution revolution as new powers agreed for English regions
There has been widespread coverage of the government’s announcement this week that four devolution agreements will progress in Hull and East Yorkshire, Greater Lincolnshire, Lancashire, and Devon and Torbay. Subject to parliamentary approval and local consent, the devolution agreements will …
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Get the most out of a visit to a beach, lake or river
In this blog, we explain where you can find information to help inform your decisions on where and when to bathe and how we monitor bathing water quality over the summer months. TOP TIP: Check water quality by visiting Swimfo …
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Unlocking potential: products, people and possibilities
Emma Bramley, Area Marketing and Communications Manager for South East and London, introduces us to this year’s National Forestry Conference and its central theme of products, people and possibilities.
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VIKA, the next chapter in publishing
We talked to graphic designer, Victoria Forrest, founder of educational book creators VIKA Books about how and why she protected her IP.
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What do our future innovators and leaders look like?
As we celebrate National Inclusion week, Sarah Jane North reflects on our support of the Springboard Programme. This programme gives a group of students the opportunity to spend a week in London, finding solutions to some real-world challenges.
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Misleading coverage on the Water (Special Measures) Bill
Today we are looking at misleading coverage on the Water (Special Measures) Bill