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Bringing Clean Power and Nature Together
By Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England In this blog, Natural England’s chair reflects on a recent site visit to a Suffolk port, from where he sailed out to see an offshore wind farm as well as a novel installation …
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SFI26: Window 2 now open
Today we are opening Window 2 of SFI26, giving all eligible farmers and land managers the opportunity to apply for funding that supports sustainable food production, environmental improvement and resilient farm businesses.
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Every sample counts: working together to prevent Salmonella in UK poultry farms
Protecting public health starts on the farm. Discover how APHA, farmers, vets and scientists work together to prevent Salmonella, protect poultry health and keep food safe.
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From catchment to coral reef: a new roadmap for cleaner coastal waters
A practical research roadmap for reducing land-based pollution and strengthening coral reef resilience Michelle Devlin, Devin Rowell, Alexandra Steckbauer and Amelia Wenger, Cefas, The University of Queensland, CORDAP, Wildlife Conservation Society, The Nature Conservancy Improving coastal water quality is one …
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Tackling drought: why nature-based solutions are key to a resilient future
By Oliver Harmar, Natural England's Chief Strategy Officer This blog explains how climate change is affecting England, with a focus on drought and wildfire, while suggesting the actions that we can take to restore the natural landscapes that protect us …
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RJM International Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade
RJM International has officially been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in International Trade. On Thursday 10 September 2026, the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mr Nigel Atkinson, visited RJM’s headquarters in Winchester to formally …
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What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?
Scarlet fever is a childhood illness that some might associate with the past, but it remains fairly common in the UK. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases. Here, we answer the most common questions about scarlet fever, what to look out for and how to reduce its spread.
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Unlock the MHRA Regulatory Advice Service for Medical Devices
Do you need help navigating regulatory requirements for a medical device? In December 2025, we launched the new MHRA Regulatory Advice Service for medical devices, offering those developing and working with medical devices the opportunity to meet directly with the …
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Smart banking: How one trust generated nearly three teachers' worth of additional funding
Louise Davy, Chief Financial Officer at South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT), shares how strategic banking changes delivered around £200,000 in additional income. We had a system that had worked well enough in the past – but recognised times were …
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Do one thing for forests
For Forestry Stewardship Council’s Forest Week, this blog brings together 6 organisations working across UK forestry, each sharing one practical thing they are doing for forests, from certification and agroforestry to urban treescapes, climate adaptation and timber use.
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One role, many departments: defining agile coaching across government
Agile coach is now a recognised Government Digital and Data role on the Capability Framework, bringing greater clarity, consistency and opportunity across the profession.
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Where communities and nature meet: lessons from Pear Tree Park
By Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England In this blog, NE Chair Tony Juniper reflects on his recent visit to Pear Tree Park in Ealing with the Deputy Mayor Mete Coban to talk about the importance of green spaces for …
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Can nuclear regulation protect people and the environment and support innovation? Moving from promise to safe, sustainable progress.
Jake Surman is the Environment Agency’s innovation lead in our nuclear strategy team. As the Heads of Innovation Forum meets for its annual meeting Jake provides an update on our work New nuclear technologies, novel uses of radioactive substances and advancing digital innovations could help the UK produce cheaper low carbon energy, speed-up nuclear decommissioning …
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Moving Share Homes for Ukraine data’s code to open source
Share Homes for Ukraine data, our in-house system for managing Homes for Ukraine data turned one this week. In this blog post, we talk about how we recently open-sourced the code for the system and why it matters.
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One question from a trustee changed everything about how we manage our finances
Shaukat Islam, CEO and Executive Headteacher, Inspire Education Community Trust, Birmingham, shares how a DfE-approved savings platform transformed how the trust maximises returns on its reserves. Like most school leaders, I'm cautious with public money. When I first heard about …
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Enrichment activities: what parents need to know
Thousands more young people will get the chance to take part in activities beyond the classroom, thanks to a £22.5 million government investment in more than 400 schools in disadvantaged communities. The funding builds on the government’s recently published Enrichment …
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 12
Pasta, soup and a whole mix of intellectual property - the ingredients in this episode of Dragons' Den have plenty to engage the tastebuds.
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Shaping the future of occupational standards, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean
It is vital that the skills system is in the best place possible to support growth and transform the lives and careers of people across the nation for years to come. Occupational standards are at the heart of our technical …
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Take a look at what’s in store at DataConnect 26
Join public sector data, digital and AI professionals to share learning, explore real-world case studies and build valuable connections.
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Creating the conditions for transformation
CustomerFirst shares early lessons from its work with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
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Help shape our new contractual control service
HM Land Registry is developing a new service for recording and submitting contractual control information. Join our upcoming private beta to help ensure the service works effectively for legal professionals.
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An update on how we use remote monitoring to support environmental land management agreements
Remote monitoring is one of the ways we check that funded environmental actions are achieving the expected results. It helps us to understand what is working well and identify where farmers and landowners would benefit from extra support. Since our …
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Spectrum Technologies – to the moon and back
From commercial aircraft to missions orbiting the moon and beyond, Spectrum Technologies designs and manufactures world-leading technology that keeps critical systems connected. Founder member Dr Peter Dickinson explains how intellectual property has helped turn ground-breaking innovation into global commercial success.
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Beyond the clinics: What a week at the VMD taught me about the regulation of medicines
In May 2026, a cohort of veterinary students visited the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) as part of their Extramural Studies placement. One of the students, Victoria, shared her experience of the placement. As veterinary students, our training is understandably centred …
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Testing the new Driver Services Platform: our trial in Durham
Jacqui Turland, DVSA Driver Services Platform Service Owner, provides an update on the driving test booking system.
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Nature Restoration Fund: turning national ambition into practical action in Norfolk
The launch of the first Environmental Delivery Plan consultation by Natural England is about more than a new process. It is the first opportunity to test, in a real place and with the people who know it best, a new …
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Health screening module returns to the University of Warwick this autumn
The health screening module is running at the University of Warwick from 16 to 20 November.
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England's salmon stocks: what the latest data tells us
Atlantic salmon are a remarkable and iconic species. Hatching in rivers across Northern Europe, they migrate thousands of miles across the North Atlantic to feed and grow before returning to those same rivers to spawn. Every year, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture …
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Teacher pay: everything you need to know about the latest multi- year pay award
Here’s everything you need to know about teacher pay. The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is an independent group that makes recommendations on the pay of teachers and leaders in maintained schools in England and reports to the Secretary of …
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Protecting the Thames Basin Heaths: evidence from 15 years of the SAMM Project
By Zoe Shorter, Project Manager for the SAMM Team, Thames Solent Area Team This blog explains the findings of an independent evaluation of the 15-year Thames Basin Heaths SAMM Project. Evidence suggests the project is successfully mitigating recreational pressure on …
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Bluetongue: how the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway can support farmers
In this post, we explain the new bluetongue reporting measures in England, steps livestock keepers can take to protect their animals, and how farmers can access support through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
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Have Your Say: Shape the Future of Working in Adult Social Care
People working in adult social care know the job better than anyone. That is why we want to hear from you.
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How we made it easier for millions of users to sign into government services
Users can now sign in to GOV.UK One Login with a passkey using their face, fingerprint or passcode, without remembering passwords or entering security codes.
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Building hydrographic capability in St Helena
Through its partnership with St Helena Government, the UKHO is helping build local hydrographic capability by loaning specialist equipment and providing training and expertise. The programme enables local teams to collect vital seabed mapping data that supports safe navigation and informed management of the marine environment.
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There is no such thing as a typical Fast Streamer
Read about how the Digital Fast Stream is helping participants build resilience and confidence in their Civil Service careers
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What the ‘Early Years’ Innovation Challenge showed us about data-sharing and collaboration
What would seamless, trusted data-sharing mean for young children and their families? At a recent Early Years Innovation Challenge, we explored how better data-sharing could support earlier intervention and improve outcomes for children and families.
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Sharing the current performance of our ADI services and what we're doing about it
Marian Kitson, DVSA Director of Enforcement, outlines how ADI services are performing.
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The MHCLG AI Gateway: enabling more effective and safer adoption of AI in our digital services
AI is becoming an important part of how we design and deliver digital services. To help product and delivery teams across MHCLG adopt AI more safely and effectively, our Technical Architecture team developed the AI Gateway, a single shared departmental platform that gives teams a secure, consistent and faster way to access approved AI technologies.
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Understand the value of your manure with the Nutrient Management Planning Tool
Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool is designed to help make nutrient planning simpler. The online tool has been updated to include a calculator that estimates the nutrients supplied by organic materials and their financial value.
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Sentinel-3C and FLEX launch into orbit
From forecasting ocean conditions to understanding how crops respond to drought, two European satellites with key UK contributions have launched together and will expand our view of the Earth in unprecedented ways.