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Improbable Defence and D2S: Working together to shape the future of Defence DevSecOps
We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will drastically change the way we live, work and connect with each other. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, technological innovation is flourishing, driven by a fusion of disparate disciplines …
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Get to know the HMRC Mindsets team
Back in May 2022 following the huge success of the Mindsets Global Accessibility Awareness Day session which was ran by us, the Mindsets team at HMRC, there has been a lot of interest from across government to share more detail …
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First lamb exports to USA in over twenty years
British lamb was sent to the USA for the first time in over twenty years on Saturday.
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How can I get my urgent application to HM Land Registry fast-tracked?
You can apply to have your urgent application fast-tracked through our free expedite service. It's available for applications where a delay would put a property sale or any kind of property transaction at risk.
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2022 – in conversation with Karen and Claire
To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day 2022, we caught up with Karen Clark, Agile Delivery Manager, and Claire Barry, Technical Product Manager, about their experience of working in digital at DVLA.
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YPO's Buildings in Use framework explained
In this blog post, Megan Grimshaw, Procurement Projects Delivery Lead at YPO, highlights YPO’s Buildings in Use framework, which includes both catering and cleaning lots as well as much more. Megan will explain what the framework can offer, how it works, and how it can benefit schools. If you are looking for a catering service or want to outsource your cleaning, this could be the framework for you.
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National Inclusion Week 2022: Everyday Tips
National Inclusion Week 2022 took place last week from 26th September to 2nd October; this year’s theme was ‘Time to Act: The Power of Now’. Many of our members joined us by visiting our GSE Knowledge Hub site to mark …
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Modernising justice systems: an international perspective
Sharing expertise with India’s justice system, tackling a backlog of 31 million criminal cases in a modernised system where judges are responsible for managing courts.
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Hot off the press: Natural England’s research to support offshore wind
By Mike Burke, Head of Programme – Sustainable Development Natural England has just published several research reports to inform and support the sustainable development of offshore windfarms, contributing to economic growth and energy security. This package of research will provide …
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The NHS Needs You
Blood is something we all need. As co-leader of the Civil Service Blood Drive, Joe Smith is on a mission to persuade civil servants to take time out of their day to donate blood and help a stranger. The COVID-19 …
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Cutting through complexity using collective intelligence
This post sets out Collective Intelligence Lab’s reflections on our experiments to date and how this approach could be applied to complex policy areas such as climate change. What is collective intelligence? At Policy Lab, we strive to radically improve …
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Taking action on space sustainability!
A guest blog from Oxfordshire-based Astroscale, celebrating World Space Week with the theme of Space and Sustainability.
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Environment Secretary vows to clamp down on fly-tipping
Today we are looking at an op-ed from the Environment Secretary in the Telegraph on the Government’s action to tackle fly-tipping.
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Modernising cloud services in DWP
Find out how Bryan and his team are rising to the challenge of modernising the cloud services at DWP Digital.
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Supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools
Several schools from across the country share their different ways and approaches to supporting pupil and staff mental health and wellbeing.
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Developing the Algorithmic Transparency Standard in the open
Today the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) are sharing an updated version of the Algorithmic Transparency Standard on GitHub. Sharing the updated Standard on GitHub will allow interested stakeholders to …
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World Mental Health Day - reassurance in trying times
Another World Mental Health Day has begun. This annual opportunity to prioritise our psychological wellbeing feels more essential than ever in uncertain times.
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Miscarriage: Civil Service helps to break the silence
In Baby Loss Awareness Week, Angela MacDonald, Second Permanent Secretary at HM Revenue & Customs, welcomes new guidance to offer support for Civil Service parents experiencing a miscarriage. Sadly, miscarriage affects a lot of parents - one in four pregnancies …
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UK NSC screening manual describes best practice for national screening programmes
The new UK NSC screening manual sets out the evidence base, policy requirements, implementation processes, quality assurance requirements and core pathway components needed for national screening programmes.
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5 Top Tips for Wellbeing
To celebrate World Mental Health Day we caught up with Mark Turpin, a Wellbeing Rep based in our Liverpool regional centre, to get some top tips for improving mental health. Mark has worked in the civil service for over 20 …
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Why I keep talking about mental health
On World Mental Health Day, Kata Papunen reflects on the value of such initiatives and considers her own journey, including personal struggles which have been helped through having access to a range of workplace assistance and resources.
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The School Census – what you need to know
One of our key roles is monitoring the school system to understand how well it is working and how things are changing. A key tool in doing this is the School Census, which is where we gather information about how …
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Breaking down the language barrier
A short post recommending 2 simple techniques that can bring teams with different jargon, styles and culture, much closer together.
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Supporting disabled people with the cost of living this autumn
Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Disabled people in particular, often have additional costs from using extra heating, water use, personal …
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The STEM projects helping young people reach for the stars
The UK Space Agency invested £65,000 into projects to engage UK pupils in STEM learning and possible space careers.
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Black History Month: My Journey In Science
"I would advise anyone that it is never too late to pursue what you love, even in science. However, encouraging STEM subjects helps cultivate and steer towards achieving this. Having the foundation laid at an early age is helpful."
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Penwith Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest; Cornwall’s western-most landscape receives further accolade of SSSI designation
By Mark Beard - Penwith Moors SSSI designation project manager The designation of a new Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a reminder that, as a society, we value the special place nature plays in enriching our lives, protecting …
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‘Time for Change’: we talk to our staff about what changes they have seen
This year’s theme for Black History Month is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’. We wanted to talk to our staff and apprentice panel members about what changes they have seen in their lifetimes and careers, and what still needs …
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Celebrating one year of the Navy Schedule Service (NSS)
My adopted programme (Navy Schedule Service) is a year old, and this is what I’ve learnt. Please join me in wishing the Navy Schedule Service a happy first birthday. Navy Schedule Service (NSS) went live 16th September 2021. NSS, a …
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The value of feedback: Part Two - top tips on giving and getting feedback
In the second part of her blog on feedback Lead Content Designer Leyla Kee-McParlin shares some top tips for giving and receiving feedback, and the things you can do if you want to explore this topic further.
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Get vaccinated and boost your winter protection
This winter, both COVID-19 and flu may circulate at high levels, potentially at the same time.
Ahead of what could be a difficult season, millions of people are being offered vaccination to help protect them over the coming months.
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Teach-in Sessions on Implementing the Concordat to Support Research Integrity
Teach-in Sessions on Implementing the Concordat to Support Research Integrity within Government The Government Office for Science is presenting two virtual (Microsoft Teams) cross-government teach-ins on the “Guidance to Implement the Research Integrity Concordat within Government”. The sessions will cover …
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Autumn vaccinations and the role of social work
Lockdowns may have ended but out duty of care as social workers goes on - and that includes encouraging colleagues and those we serve to make sure they remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and a potentially resurgent flu virus.
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Improving wellbeing support for pupils through senior mental health lead training
Charlotte Reed from Bosmere Junior School tells us about her experience of senior mental health lead training and how it’s helped improved her school's staff and pupil wellbeing support.
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Defra response to reported recent increase in fatal dog attacks
There has been front page coverage in the Mirror today on the increasing number of dog attacks reported this year. These attacks are deeply distressing and our sympathy goes out to the families of those who have died as a …
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Celebrating customer service at the Insolvency Service
During National Customer Service Week, the Insolvency Service’s Customer Services Operational Delivery Lead, Ashleigh Finnigan shared some thoughts about what excellent customer services means to the Insolvency Service.
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The night sky in October
September brought that first icy night under the stars since March, and it’s always a mixed experience!
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Making better policies and services
Jeffrey Allen from the Ministry of Justice shares his advice on developing policies and services that deliver long-term positive change.
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Darlington Economic Campus: join a cross-government community
DDaT colleagues share their experiences living and working in Darlington
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Making it easy to create and publish digital forms on GOV.UK
The Insolvency Service has published the first form made with GOV.UK Forms, our new digital form-building platform.