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Clinical trials regulations: six-month countdown begins
In six months’ time, on 28 April 2026, the most significant update to UK clinical trials regulations in two decades will come into force. This will be a pivotal moment for the evolving clinical trial landscape and marks a new …
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Clinical trials regulations: six-month countdown begins
In six months’ time, on 28 April 2026, the most significant update to UK clinical trials regulations in two decades will come into force. This will be a pivotal moment for the evolving clinical trial landscape and marks a new …
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What’s changing – Supplementary Protection Certificates
Our One IPO Patent Service, is set to launch in Spring 2026, we are providing weekly guidance to help you prepare for these changes. This week we're looking at SPCs.
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Cartels: being first to apply for leniency matters more than ever
Our updated leniency guidance creates stronger incentives to apply for leniency before the CMA opens an investigation.
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A Century of Occupational Therapy: Why the Next 100 Years Matter More Than Ever
Introduction To coincide with World Occupational Therapy Day (27 October) and Occupational Therapy Week (3 - 9 November), Carolyne Hague outlines the vital contribution that occupational therapy makes to people’s lives and sets out her call to action, emphasising the …
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Coverage of Awaab’s Law announcement
There has been widespread national, regional and broadcast coverage today on the department’s announcement on new laws now in force protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. Awaab’s Law is a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who …
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A milestone in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
APHA's Ramon Maluping talks about how a UK–Philippines workshop empowered labs with vital skills to combat antimicrobial resistance and protect health, food systems, and the environment.
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"Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition" in libraries across the UK
Green Libraries Week 2025 celebrates climate initiatives led by the library sector. This blog highlights the impact of the British Library’s recent Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition in libraries across the UK. Libraries have always been places of discovery …
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Stakeholder reaction to plans to ramp up housebuilding in London
There has been extensive reaction from the housing sector, and national coverage, of the joint announcement to ramp up housebuilding in the capital – and ensure more affordable homes are built. The package – agreed between the Housing Secretary and …
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Striving for speed without compromising quality
Graham Stallwood, Chief operating officer for the Planning Inspectorate, reflects on the practical impact of the Planning Inspectorate’s work and gives his insights into our most recent performance update.
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Earls Court: Where Nature Is Set to Take Centre Stage in London’s Next Great Neighbourhood
By James Scott, Non-Exec Board Member at Natural England and Group Director of Strategy and Planning at Urban&Civic plc If you’ve ever wondered what happens when one of London’s largest brownfield sites is reimagined with a focus on nature, the …
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Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Advisor at the Forestry Commission, invites Simon James, Chief Executive from Small Woods Association, to discuss key wood products made from lower-quality wood, and how you can make the most of your timber.
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UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group work leads to new journal publication
Paper explores the challenges, opportunities and practical approaches when developing mathematical models to support policy decisions in newborn blood spot screening.
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Dragons Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 13
As I settled in to watch this week's Dragons' Den, I was ready and eager to spot the intellectual property (IP) opportunities amongst the pitches. From wrestling entertainment to tattoo care, educational gaming and house-sharing solutions, the Den was packed with innovation and tech ventures at every turn.
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Norovirus: What to do if you catch it and helping to stop the spread
Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although you can catch it throughout the year, including during summer), is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It spreads easily through communities, making outbreaks common in settings where individuals have close contact such as hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries.
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Government Communications scoop National AI Award
Government Communications’ AI tool, Assist, recently won the AI Award in the Government and Public Sector category at the National AI Awards. The National AI Awards celebrates those developing pioneering technology, applying AI in ways that deliver public value, and …
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Making licensing applications for sanctioned trade services more flexible and secure
OTSI has now introduced GOV.UK One Login and a new ‘save and return’ feature to apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services. The changes are designed to give businesses more flexibility and security when applying for licences using …
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Working together: DVSA and the driver training industry
DVSA’s Director of Driver Services, Pauline Reeves, details ways that we are working to try to improve how we communicate with you.
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A complex landscape with real opportunities
Interim Chief Planning Inspector, Rebecca Phillips, reflects on the opportunities and challenges for housing development following changes to national planning policy on Green Belt.
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Companies House strategy: Building trust in our data, cracking down on economic crime and supporting growth
Andy King, our Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, discusses our strategy for 2025 to 2030.
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Justice Without Barriers: The Northampton Crown Court Story
When a high-profile trial moved from the Old Bailey to Northampton Crown Court, the team adapted to support a defendant with complex mobility and medical needs in an inaccessible historic building — showcasing true teamwork.
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Moka magic: how IP fuels your morning coffee ritual
A moka pot is a small, stove-top coffee maker that brews strong, espresso-like coffee by passing boiling water pressurised by steam through ground coffee. Behind this familiar ritual lies a fascinating story of design, invention, and intellectual property.
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Species Recovery Programme - Call for Ideas Opportunity
By Karen Shelley-Jones - Senior Officer – Funding and Grant Scheme Management and Luke Gill - Senior Officer - Species Recovery Programme Earlier this month, we launched a new call seeking ambitious new ideas for projects aimed at recovering England’s …
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Join the fight against flu by taking part in our citizen science project
Our scientists are tracking flu and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science programme and contribute directly to protecting the nation’s health this winter.
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BSE: From crisis to confidence – APHA’s role in achieving negligible risk status
APHA led the charge against BSE, combining science and action to protect the public, support farmers, and earn the UK a clean bill of health.
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Supporting councils with a Cyber Incident Response service
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is making a new Cyber Incident Response service available to English councils, helping them to respond to severe cyber incidents.
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Celebrating the success of the MANTIS mission: UK investment in agile Earth Observation innovation through ESA
The MANTIS satellite, funded by the UK Space Agency through the European Space Agency’s InCubed programme, has completed its mission and deorbit, following a highly productive operational phase.
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What’s changing – filing international patents
We're publishing weekly guidance to help you prepare for these changes. Each week covers a different aspect of the new service to ensure you're ready for the transition. This week we turn our attention to the most imminent change – how you file international patents.
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Reaffirming Our Values in Adult Social Care
Our values remain fundamental in adult social care As we have been out and about across the country over the last months, we have heard how the experiences of people working in adult social care and people who draw on …
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Catch Comet Lemmon in autumn’s night sky
Comet Lemmon is paying our inner Solar System a visit and may reach naked-eye visibility in the coming week.
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Soil health and profit: lessons from mixed, arable and upland farms
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Neil Pickard talks with Stuart Johnson, Soil Farmer of the Year 2023, and Kyle Richardville from Understanding Ag. They discuss how improving soil health can increase profitability on mixed, arable and upland livestock farms.
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New V levels and post-16 qualifications explained
We’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions. From 2027, new V levels will be introduced to replace many …
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Launching DBT's first public-facing AI feature
How DBT created it's first public-facing online tool to help businesses find funding opportunities.
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Cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials move to next phase
Read about our Cattle Vaccine Project: APHA’s invaluable addition to the toolbox to eradicate bovine TB in the UK.
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Everything you need to know about the new higher education reforms
The government has announced major changes to higher education as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, designed to make university more accessible, fairer, and better value for students. Here’s what you need to know about how these …
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RPC publishes its corporate report for 2024 to 2025
The report reflects on a very busy year with many changes for the RPC, including the completion of the transition to the revised Better Regulation Framework (BRF).
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Applications are open for the Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Civil Service applications are now open until Friday 21 November 2025 What is the Royal Society Pairing Scheme? The Royal Society Pairing Scheme is a well-established collaboration between the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and The Royal Society. Each …
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Beyond the fence: how testing and trialling are driving Pile 1 chimney demolition
At the heart of our efforts to remove the Windscale Pile 1 chimney is SPIDA: the Suspended Platform with Incremental Descent Developed by ADAPT. It’s not just a machine - it’s a symbol of how Sellafield Ltd is using innovation and rigorous testing to tackle one of the site’s most complex decommissioning challenges.
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The Government Statistical Service: Building strength in numbers
From healthcare policies to economic strategies, statistics inform every decision government makes. Meet the Government Statistical Service - a vibrant community of professionals who collect, analyse and communicate the data that guides our nation forward.
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Diving into planning decisions: What we learned from our latest user research
User research is underway on standardising planning decision notices. Local authorities currently use different formats to record planning application outcomes, but standardisation would make crucial data instantly available for effective planning, analysis and forecasting. The data standards community has been providing invaluable feedback on where standardisation can deliver the biggest positive impact for the sector.