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The Metaverse and immersive technologies – A regulatory perspective
Last month, the CMA held the DRCF Metaverse Symposium in partnership with Digital Catapult. Read Jane’s blog for insights from the event on the metaverse and immersive tech.
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Part two: Examining public attitudes towards Smart Data schemes
We have been working with the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to identify the features of ethical and trustworthy Smart Data schemes. Smart Data refers to the “secure sharing of customer data with authorised third party providers …
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Part one: Examining public attitudes towards Smart Data schemes
We have been working with the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to identify the features of ethical and trustworthy Smart Data schemes. Smart Data schemes have the potential to unlock significant benefits for consumers and the UK …
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The civil servant keeping military service in the family
On National Reserves Day (22 June), Ministry of Defence civil servant and RAF Reservist Lesley Woods is proud to be the third generation in her family to serve. From eating a sheep’s head in Jordan to rescuing stranded baby turtles …
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Abbie Evans, Nuclear Waste Services, discusses why workplace inclusion is important for LGBT+ employees
I started with Nuclear Waste Services in January 2022 as a Waste Strategy Specialist. Amongst all the virtual and in-person introductions to my new colleagues both within the Strategic Waste Programme and beyond, as well as induction events, I made …
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Pride at HMRC – Chris’s story.
June is Pride Month, and here at HMRC we are celebrating our LGBT+ colleagues and community. We asked Chris Mahood what it means to him. The importance of Pride I’m a litigation lawyer and manager based in Bristol. I’m also …
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Why Reserves Day is important to me
On Reserves Day, Deputy Director Defra Group Head of Architecture & Standards (and Army Reservist) Steve Reynolds explains what being a Reservist means to him, and how he’s managed to balance his military commitment with a full-time and demanding Civil Service career.
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Inaccurate coverage on the Farming Rules for Water
A recent article in the Guardian (20 June) wrongly claims that the Defra Guidance to the Farming Rules for Water would have allowed farmers to spread manures and slurry on land in a way that would overload it with nutrients …
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Bigger role for DHSC in leading health and care digital service assessments
Following the publication of the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) digital and data roadmap, the DHSC assurance team will start to run all service assessments across health and care, including those with over 100,000 transactions a year. Read more about the changes.
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How we’re helping driving instructors carry out realistic mock driving tests
We’ve published a guide to help instructors carry out realistic mock driving tests.
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UK’s top scientists join forces to battle bird flu outbreaks
In today’s blog we look at the launch of a new consortium bringing researchers from across the UK together to tackle bird flu
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Life as a Reservist
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on 25 June and is a chance to show your support for the Armed Forces community. Since joining the Army Reserves, civil servant Sam Tillotson has honed his leadership skills learned to drive a tank …
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Building digital foundations globally with service standards
At GDS, we use the Service Standard to create user-centred services. Our Advisory International team helps other countries to create their own service standards.
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Four years as a content designer in local government
Hard-won content lessons from local government. Changing the world, one resident interaction at a time.
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APHA, Defra and BBSRC have today announced a major new research consortium in the UK’s battle against bird flu.
APHA, Defra and BBSRC have today announced a major new research consortium in the UK’s battle against bird flu. Eight of the UK’s top scientific organisations are coming together to find new ways to contain bird flu outbreaks, backed by …
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How DIO supports the UK Armed Forces
This week is Armed Forces Week, which provides an opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution that UK Service Personnel, veterans, and cadets have made and continue to make to the nation. In DIO, we are very proud of our role …
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The SIREN study: Two years on
Two years ago, we launched the SARS-CoV2- Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation Study, known as SIREN, the largest of its kind globally. The study set out to find answers to some of the most important questions about COVID-19. The SIREN study …
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Unlocking the World with our Faces and Fingertips
We are blissfully hurtling around the universe with technology here on Earth and in space, where we literally unlock the world with our faces and fingertips. This got me thinking a little deeper. Being connected online, in most parts of …
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T Levels: What courses are available?
Our ground-breaking new qualifications, T Levels - equivalent in size to three A Levels – are proving hugely popular. We launched the first T Levels in 2020 and now we’ve added new courses to the growing list of subjects you …
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Reflecting on the new Elizabeth line by Alex Milbank
Project Delivery Advisor, Alex Milbank, from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) shares his experience of supporting the Department for Transport (DfT) in their delivery of the Crossrail project and attending an opening event for the Elizabeth line this May …
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Introducing You To...
Hi, my name is Rachel and I’ve worked for the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), previously Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) since June 1998. I’m based at the Exeter office. I currently work within the Basic Payments Scheme …
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How to ace your GAD job application!
Tips and reflections from the HR team about how to succeed in a job interview at GAD. Read on for more information about nuggets of knowledge and interview techniques.
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Science and evidence protecting people and places
Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes its Science Review which illustrates ways science and evidence is being used to protect people and places, helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives. The Review contains case studies from a …
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Professor Sampson praises government on a 'decent job', but warns it's 'only half done'
Professor Sampson praises the government on its decision not to hand oversight of police use of DNA and fingerprints to the ICO.
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Minister Churchill visits air quality monitoring site to support Clean Air Day
Today we are looking at Minister Churchill’s visit to a flagship air quality monitoring site
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£38 million upgrade to Foss Barrier officially opened in York
There has been positive coverage today of the official opening of the £38 million upgrade to the Foss Barrier in York which will better protect 2,000 properties in the city and make it more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
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Early adopters get first look at digital accounts for Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs)
Gordon Thomson provides an update on how we’re working with Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) to build digital accounts and help them manage their services more effectively.
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Diabetes and me: 1975 to 2022
I started Diabetes Week with a 5 kilometre jog, had a roast beef dinner in the middle and ended with a lovely evening in the pub with friends. A normal Sunday – except I spent it making sure there were …
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Julian Assange statement and extradition factsheet
A statement and factsheet below: A Home Office spokesperson said: “Under the Extradition Act 2003, the Secretary of State must sign an extradition order if there are no grounds to prohibit the order being made. Extradition requests are only sent …
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Incident report: Unable to subscribe and unsubscribe from email alerts on 30 to 31 May 2022
On 30 to 31 May 2022 users of GOV.UK were unable to subscribe and unsubscribe from email alerts to page changes. Read to find out what happened and our response.
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Independent Adviser role should be strengthened
Following the resignation of Lord Geidt as the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests, it has been suggested that there may be no need for this role, or that the administration of the Ministerial Code could be handled differently. This may …
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How we are working with the United Nations to protect children’s rights
Every five years, the United Nations (often known as the UN) asks us to report on our progress on how we are looking after the people and children we represent. These progress reports also give us the chance to showcase …
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How will rail strikes affect schools?
Rail strikes are planned for the 21st, 23rd, and 25th June while the London Underground plans to strike on 21st June. The Secretary of State has called the plans a “crying shame” and said that he hopes these strikes will …
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Enforcement Undertaking Donations
The Environment Agency is committed to tackling various waste offences and companies that are in breach of the current regulations. One of the ways we achieve this is by issuing a Civil Sanction via an Enforcement Undertaking. The aim of …
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Clean Air Day – how UKHSA is tackling air pollution, and how you can help
Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that two million healthy life years are lost in Europe due to the impacts of poor air …
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Public sector innovation: Scientists develop a new technique to detect earthquakes and ocean currents using subsea cables
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) made use of their knowledge assets – specifically, its knowhow of advanced measurement techniques - to transform ‘subsea optical-fibre cables’ into ‘sensor arrays’ for the detection of underwater earthquakes and ocean currents. For the first …
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Springing into Action with Protected Site Strategies for Nature’s Recovery
The Environment Act 2021 sets out the Government’s aim to put nature on the road to recovery for future generations. It has given us some of the tools needed to deliver for our environment, from cleaning up the country’s air, …
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Sussex wine to receive protected status
Today we are looking at the announcement that Sussex wine will be designated as a UK Geographical Indication (GI).
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Service Manual testing requirement changes for Internet Explorer 11
In this blog post, we explain the decision behind changing our testing requirements for Internet Explorer 11 in the Service Manual.
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How we are improving inclusion for digital identity in government
Tackling inclusion barriers is a high priority for the One Login for Government programme. Here’s how the team is approaching it.