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Using the power of data to build the UK’s health security
Data is essential to health security, underpinning our ability to prepare for, prevent and respond to health threats so we can save lives and protect livelihoods. We have published a data strategy setting out a unified approach to data which supports our 3-year strategic plan.
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The LPC has updated its definitions of ‘low-paying sectors’
At the Low Pay Commission (LPC), we do a lot of work to monitor trends in the low-paid labour market. Each year, we talk to employers and workers across a range of sectors, as well as producing bespoke analysis on …
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Giving all children the best start in life
A child’s early education lasts a lifetime. That’s why giving all children ‘the best start in life’ is crucial and one of Ofsted’s strategic priorities. In this blog, I want to update you on some of the work we’ve been …
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A comet newcomer and autumn returns: the night sky in September
While the summer stars and constellations remain (much like the summer weather recently!), it’s a great month to see the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, and there’s also a chance of spotting a newly discovered comet!
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Counter-Drones Science & Technology Senior Policy Advisor required
Are you interested in understanding the security risks posed by drones and the rapidly evolving technology of drone and counter-drones systems? The role This post is a SEO policy and science & technology (S&T) hybrid. It sits within the …
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Invasive species: A global problem we can tackle together
This week, a major new report on invasive species was published by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). It highlights the seriousness of the threat posed by invasive non-native species but shows that by working together with greater coordination and resources we can successfully tackle the threat.
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A Day in the Life of an Infrastructure Inspector
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an Infrastructure Inspector at the Planning Inspectorate? Two of our inspectors, Menaka and Jason, shed light on the exciting challenges and responsibilities that come with this role.
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HM King Charles III Accession To The Throne 21 Gun Royal Salute
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment, led by members of Thomson’s Battery, proudly conducted a 21 round Royal Gun Salute to mark the 1st anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. The salute was executed with immense pride …
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Systems thinking for policymaking
Alyx Slater from Food Standards Agency reflects on why systems thinking is an essential component of policy design.
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Coverage of start of work on major flood risk management scheme in Bewdley
Today we are looking at coverage of the official start of work on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
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Homes England plays an active role in delivering biodiversity net gain
In this blog, we explore what biodiversity net gain means to some of our stakeholders and how they overcome issues they encounter. Lisa Palframan – Senior Technical Manager with Homes England (HE) explains how HE are building experience in delivering …
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Digitisation is the power to improve care
High-quality care planning is at the heart of delivering safer, more personalised, care. Moving care plans into a digital format, called a digital social care record (DSCR), makes it easier for care providers to manage care and respond to people’s needs more rapidly.
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Great British Nuclear calls for nuclear talent
Great British Nuclear has issued a call for industry talent to come and join them on secondment, to help drive Britain's nuclear industry forward.
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How we’re safeguarding students and learners from radicalisation
Education settings play an important role in keeping young people safe from different forms of harm, including from substance abuse, gangs, neglect and sexual exploitation. All schools and registered childcare providers are required to help prevent the risk of people …
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We all need to take part to tackle the nuclear skills challenge
Great British Nuclear Chair, Simon Bowen, sets out how the industry working together is key to tackle the forthcoming nuclear skills challenge.
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Delivering the ambition by changing the approach
To mark Nuclear Week in Parliament, Gwen Parry-Jones, interim CEO of Great British Nuclear, talks about the organisation's aim to make nuclear ambition a reality.
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Independent Review of Prevent Factsheet
What is the Independent Review of Prevent? During the passage of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 on 12 February 2019, the government committed to carrying out an independent review of Prevent. William Shawcross was appointed as the …
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Prevent duty guidance factsheet
What is the Prevent duty? The Prevent duty was established by the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and places a duty on specified authorities such as education, health, local authorities, police and criminal justice agencies (prisons and probation) to have …
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Prevent and Channel factsheet - 2023
What is the Prevent programme? The core mission of Prevent is stopping people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The early intervention support provided by Prevent addresses the personal, ideological, and social factors which make people more susceptible to radicalisation. …
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Results from the latest report into UK salmon stocks
Salmon are a keystone species and an iconic indicator of a healthy, clean environment and highly valued by the general public and by those who fish for them. Every year, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales report on the state of our salmon stock levels, to …
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Technology and innovation shaping delivery of the NDA mission
Professor Melanie Brownridge is the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Technology and Innovation Director. She studied chemistry to PhD level in the UK and Germany and some of her other achievements include being a visiting professor at University of Leeds, international …
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Mortality and demographic modelling
Actuaries consider recent mortality patterns to help predict future trends using demographic modelling. This helps inform assumptions used in our pensions and insurance work.
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Landscape Recovery: developing the scheme together
Landscape Recovery funds large-scale, long-term, unique projects which seek to enhance the natural environment and deliver significant environmental benefits. In this post, I'll share some of the lessons we’ve learnt and outline how the scheme continues to evolve with insight from participants and prospective participants.
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How we value for business rates
This is the second part of our series on understanding your business rates. Here we look at how we value.
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Agile Coaching or Team Coaching: either way, it’s a powerful collaborative tool
Lead Agile Coach Hannah Dell'Armi explains how agile coaching is a powerful collaborative tool, helping you to unlock solutions to challenges and make progress towards your goals.
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Hunting for the Asian hornet
To mark this year’s Asian hornet week, Rebekah Clarkson from APHA’s National Bee Unit (NBU) talks about the work the NBU is doing to crack down on this invasive species and how you can report sightings.
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Creating an effective waste crime partnership
Stuart Hoyle has worked at the Environment Agency for eight years and has been a Waste Crime Engagement Specialist since the role was created in 2019. Here he highlights the panel session on 13 September by the Waste Crime Engagement …
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GOV.UK Pay product strategy and upcoming features
GOV.UK Pay has ambitious plans for the next few years. Read on to find out what we're doing to deliver our vision and meet more user needs.
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Skilled: How Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN) is improving language capability
The Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN) aims to improve language capability across government, equipping colleagues with the necessary skills and ambition to achieve the shared goals of A Modern Civil Service. The CSLN is a vibrant community of over …
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Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Fines Imposed for Airfield Road Misuse in Gibraltar
In recent weeks, the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) have taken a proactive stance to ensure the safety and security of all individuals along Winston Churchill Avenue (the road leading to the airfield). Several instances where vehicles have come onto the …
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Government response to BBC reporting on storm overflows
Today, we are responding to BBC coverage on storm overflows
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Windrush Schemes Factsheet – July 2023
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
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“An innovative and useful tool” – the Digital Registration Service at work
A user-friendly, effective safeguard that also saves time: HCR Law’s experience of the Digital Registration Service.
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Should it stay or should it go? Steel safeguard extension review
The TRA has initiated a steel safeguard extension review. This will be the first extension review to be conducted under the UK’s trade remedies regime. The purpose of this review is to make a recommendation to government whether the current …
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Social work's vital role in disaster situations
I am delighted to support the launch of a free online training course for social work in disaster situations. Maris Stratulis, National Director, BASW England, and Joe Hanley, lecturer and researcher in social work with the Open University, have kindly drafted this week’s blog promoting this excellent course, so please read it and consider signing …
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Women in Tech: closing the gender gap in DDaT DBT
DBT DDaT pave the way to closing the gender gap after being nominated for the Women in Tech Employer Awards.
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Fast : Efficient : Resilient – land registration fit for one of the world’s most valuable property markets
How HM Land Registry is automating more services to build a brighter future.
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Protecting hedgerows: consultation closes soon
In June, we launched a consultation on hedgerow protections in England. With 2 weeks to go before the consultation closes, I wanted to remind you that there’s still time for you to help shape future regulations so that they work for wildlife, the environment and farmers.
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Accessing Wegovy for weight loss: Everything you need to know
Semaglutide (Wegovy) launched in the UK on 4 September and is available on the NHS as an option for weight management in line with NICE guidance, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Patients are eligible for treatment within …
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School inspection update September 2023 - changes to how we inspect schools
With pupils and teachers now returning to school for a new academic year, this blog gives an overview of some of the recent changes to the school inspection handbook and the way we inspect schools. In June 2023, we committed …