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Action, advocacy, and networking at the United Nations
UK Space Agency International Manager for Regulation, Jonathon Simons looks back at the recent UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) in Vienna.
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How we're supporting hedgerows
Last month, members of the team gathered at Hockey’s Farm in Hampshire situated on the edge of the New Forest. Together, we planted 1,500 small trees to establish a new native hedgerow across pastural farmland. In this post, I'll share more about the day and some of the ways through which we're supporting hedgerows in our schemes.
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How is a rugby legend helping keep the public safe on MOD land?
Last month DIO’s Corporate Communications team invited England Rugby legend and ‘I’m a Celeb’ contestant Mike Tindall to Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) to help us promote our ‘Respect the Range’ public safety campaign. ‘Respect the Range’ is DIO’s biggest …
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How new fire management partnerships are helping nature to recover at Hatfield Moors
Almost three years on from a serious wildfire at Hatfield Moors near Doncaster, nature is in recovery thanks to an ever-stronger partnership between Natural England and South Yorkshire and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services. A new, jointly written Wildfire Management …
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Help us shape a career pathway for care workers
"Talk to any employer, or person who draws on care and support, and they will tell you that the people who work in social care are undoubtedly the sector’s biggest asset". As a new call for evidence launches, Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care and Oonagh Smyth, Chief Executive of Skills for Care, set out their united view of an amazing workforce and its future potential...
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Water Management grants: get ready for round 2
In a few weeks' time, you will be able to apply for a Water Management grant. To help you prepare, we’ve published guidance for the grant on GOV.UK. In this post, I’ll give an overview of the grant and details of a webinar for you to find out more.
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Slurry Infrastructure grants: first round summary and our next steps
Offered alongside better advice and fairer, more effective regulation, the Slurry Infrastructure grant is designed to help livestock farmers make better use of their slurries to meet crop need and cut pollution. In December, we opened the first round of the Slurry Infrastructure grant for applications. In this post, I’ll explain how we prioritised projects and what will happen next. I’ll also describe some changes we are making to the payment process in light of the high demand for the scheme.
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Next steps for social care reform and the voice of adult social work
It is one of the privileges of being Chief Social Worker for Adults that my professional colleagues and I can offer our advice, insight and guidance to inform major social care initiatives in England. The People at the Heart of Care white paper, published in 2021, set out the Government’s vision for adult social care. Now, with the publication of Next Steps to Put People at the Heart of Care, we’re helping to refine and strengthen that vision.
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Introduction to content design course is back on FutureLearn!
A new iteration of the Introduction to Content Design course is back after a two-year break! This is an open course with no limit on the number of spaces.
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“Nuclear is green… and the perfect career challenge for those passionate about the environment”
Martin Clough, Sellafield Ltd’s head of environmental management at Sellafield, explains why the nuclear industry is the perfect choice for those looking for a career in environmental safety and protection.
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Water and nature recovery
By John Holmes, Strategy Director, Natural England Water is a fundamental resource for life - there is no environment, society, or economy without it and yet it has probably been taken for granted more than other resource. Perhaps that is …
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Adult social care reform - media fact sheet
*Updated 04 April 2023* We have set out measures to support people who receive care, and staff and providers of care. This includes the publication of a refreshed plan to further digitise the social care sector and bolster the workforce, and …
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Assessing the evidence for using multi-cancer early detection tests in screening
Multi-cancer early detection tests, which hold out the hope of detecting dozens of cancers before symptoms emerge, present a major but exciting new challenge for the UK National Screening Committee and its processes for reviewing evidence.
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Taking the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) to the next step
Andrew Pynn, Senior Advisor for the project, highlights the benefits of generic design assessment (GDA) and what happens next for this innovative new design.
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Accommodation sites factsheet - April 2023
The government has announced that surplus military sites will accommodate asylum seekers who enter the UK illegally on small boats and to reduce reliance on expensive hotel use.
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Track our progress: Trade Remedies Authority case milestones – April 2023
This month’s tracker shows progress on our cases during March and the data is correct as of 3 April 2023. Subscribe here to receive automatic monthly updates of our interactive case tracker and view each stage of a case investigation in …
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Reflecting on the launch of the new Leaving DBT Service
How the Leaving DBT Service was created and how it will improve the offboarding process for UK-based DBT Staff.
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Introducing the new Chief Data Architect at the Office for National Statistics
The ONS’s new Chief Data Architect, Charles Baird, talks about his hopes for the future of data architecture, in and outside the ONS.
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DVLA’s top tips for staying safe online
Phil Morgan, Head of Fraud Policy Investigations at DVLA, shares his top tips for staying safe online and how to report any fraudulent activity.
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Changing seasons on the Natural England Board
By Tony Juniper CBE, Chair This time of year is all about rebirth and renewal and so it is with the Natural England Board, the body that provides our strategic leadership, oversight and assurance. As the Chair, it’s my duty …
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Get the facts on student loans
This article was first published on 16 February 2023. Whether you’re just considering your options, or you're thinking about offers from universities, now is the time to think about how you’ll pay for your studies. If you plan to …
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New move for better deal for women veterans
Challenges faced by women who leave the services are to be considered as part of the Government’s first Women Veterans’ Strategy. Due to be launched later this year by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, the strategy will tackle areas where women …
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Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme, devised to protect our waterways from pollution and enable home building, has now launched
By Mike Burke, Programme Director – Sustainable Development Nutrient pollution is an urgent problem for freshwater habitats and estuaries which provide a vital home to many species including wetland birds, fish, and insects. Increased levels of nutrients such as nitrogen …
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Urgency and price reduction claims: are your online tactics legal?
Do you feel pressured when you buy online? Online sales tactics can be helpful to making sure customers receive the best deal. However, we're concerned these tactics are being used to pressure customers into buying before they're ready and have launched an investigation into these tactics, known as Online Choice Architecture.
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Strike action to affect His Majesty’s Passport Office
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact staff at His Majesty’s Passport Office. Dates 3 April to 6 May 2023 Locations The proposed strike action will impact staff at the following …
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Storm overflow spill data shows performance is totally unacceptable
Today, 31 March 2023, the Environment Agency has published the water companies’ event duration monitoring data.
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Dragons' Den, Episode 13 Series 20
The Dragons had fire in their bellies tonight and didn’t hold back, leaving some entrepreneurs with their tails between their legs. I was however, pleased to watch such IP-rich conversations, which I’ll break down for any budding business owners looking to protect their assets.
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Meet the Super Women in Tech: Senior Operation Managers
Closing Women’s History Month we have some fascinating stories of brilliant women here at Justice Digital who have had such amazing careers so far, and we are lucky to have them onboard! Emma Clayton-Lloyd, Network Services - Senior Operations Manager …
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COVID PPE - media fact sheet
The below is a media fact sheet setting out the government’s procurement of PPE to help protect health and care workers during the Covid pandemic. Why did the government procure so much PPE during the pandemic? Our priority throughout the pandemic …
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Building a shared understanding of emerging technologies
The Government Office for Science has just published its Rapid Technology Assessments, which are accessible introductions to different technology areas for policy makers. Identifying, explaining, and assessing emerging technologies that have potential to change the world is at the core …
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Introducing You To...
Hello, my name is David Gale and I work in Countryside Stewardship (CS) Inspections. I work at the RPA’s Carlisle site, starting as a fresh-faced 20-year-old, and am now, 19 years later, a not so fresh-faced 39-year-old! In my role …
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Coverage following official UK butterfly statistics
Today, we are looking at coverage following the latest statistics on UK butterflies.
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Libraries Strategy Update
An update in work towards a public libraries strategy.
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Hosting the Supreme Court at Manchester Civil Justice Centre
A behind-the-scenes look at the work that went into the landmark sitting of the Supreme Court in Manchester.
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The Green Finance Strategy and Nature Markets Framework: what they mean for you
Alongside government funding, there are a range of private sector opportunities for farmers and land managers to access new income streams to invest in their holdings. We want farmers and land managers to be able to confidently and securely access payments from both the public and private sector for the environmental benefits they produce. Published today, the Nature Markets Framework and the new Green Finance Strategy set out how we will enable this.
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Chief Executive’s message to stakeholders - Precision breeding and importance of consumer information
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles updates on the Precision Breeding Bill, research into the perceived value of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, and the Windsor Framework.
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How to support others during Ramadan
It is the month of Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan or Ramazan) and millions of Muslims worldwide are observing this holy month with fasting, community reflection and prayer. IfATE colleagues Musaddika Ahmedabadi and Shahban Aziz have offered some tips on how …
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A day in my life during Ramadhan
It is the month of Ramadhan (also spelled Ramadan or Ramazan) and millions of Muslims worldwide are observing this holy month with fasting, community reflection and prayer. I'm Moosa Desai, lead HTQ implementation manager at IfATE, and this is how …
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What we’re working on: using advisories correctly and connected cameras in garages
Head of MOT policy, Chris Price reminds testers of the importance of using MOT advisories correctly and shares more information about some of the digital improvements we've been working on recently, like connected cameras in garages.
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New Entrant Support Scheme: an update on our pilots
Through 5 pilots, we’re exploring different ways to support new entrants to develop successful land-based businesses in England. We’re now over halfway through. In this post, I’ll share a brief overview of our participants, what we’ve learned and our next steps.