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Zero Trust Architecture in MoJ Network Services
There is a new buzzword, Zero Trust (ZT), that is cropping up at every cyber conference and there are streams of online publications referencing its approach. While the concept has existed for a decade, it has gained a lot more …
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Instructions and preferences now visible with ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’
[English] - [Cymraeg] We’ve listened to feedback and have updated the ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’ service. Donors, attorneys and their specified organisations can now view the details of instructions and preferences in a lasting power of attorney …
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New recurring payments and webhook features available through GOV.UK Pay
GOV.UK Pay now allows services to take payments automatically on a schedule they define. We've also launched webhooks to give our users live, real-time data about payments.
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MOD are tackling Defence’s challenge culture head on
Keeping Defence safe always has been and always will be a top priority for the MOD. One of the best ways of doing this is to rely on the help of MOD personnel, along with civilians and contractors who work …
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How science, partnerships and innovation are key to tackling illegal trade of sharks and rays in Indonesia
A standardised training programme for shark and ray trade inspectors, a team of 20 expert trainers increasing staff capacity nationally and a global expert in identifying shark products from DNA are just some of the highlights delivered as part of …
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Seventy-five years of health and social care
As we mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the NHS, it is worth remembering how Clement Attlee's 1945 government embarked on implementing William Beveridge's report recommendations which set the framework for the welfare state.
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The NHS is 75 and so is the social care system
"In difficult and uncertain times, it’s important to be thankful for the constancy of institutions and organisations supporting us through good times and bad", says Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy in a special blog to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS and the creation of the social care system.
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One year in: a year in numbers
This year marks a decade since the establishment of the Project Delivery profession and function. Alongside this, it is my first anniversary as Head of Profession for Project Delivery across the government. Here‘s my reflection on this year, in numbers. …
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Farmers key to success of magical new SSSI
Blog by Tony Juniper CBE, Chair The landscape that runs west from St Ives in Cornwall down toward St Just close to Lands End was until recently one of the most special places in England to remain unprotected. The complex …
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‘Happy lenders, happy clients’: harnessing third-party support
Seven-minute applications – how Simply Conveyancing sped up their applications by two-thirds, improved quality and reduced requisitions.
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Chief Executive’s message to stakeholders - Regulated products and supporting innovation
Emily Miles, the Food Standards Agency Chief Executive, shares the latest news on our work with regulated products for the British market, and how this supports innovation and economic growth.
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The other Tour De France: Defence medics take on cycling challenge
Colleagues from Defence Medical Services (DMS) took part in an Adventurous Training (AT) epic last month when they cycled through Normandy, France. AT is an important part of the military experience; it broadens the mind, and encourages teamwork, while testing the …
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Off Mute - Women in Cyber Podcast Episode 3
The third episode of Off Mute - a women in cyber podcast, features Lele, the Head of Governance Risk and Compliance at the Home Office. She discusses a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including getting started in the field, the public versus private sector, career changes, governance risk and compliance as a whole, …
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Reviewing Companies House fees
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill will give us the powers we need to improve the accuracy of information on our registers and to play a significant role in tackling economic crime. We're exploring how our new powers will be funded and what impact this will have on the fees we charge.
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Dry weather impacts on fish in rivers
Today (Monday 3 July), the BBC reported there have been unprecedented fish deaths in rivers due to record hot temperatures in June. The piece highlights that the Environment Agency has received more reports of dead fish than the same time …
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My experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy catering and cleaning for my school
In this blog post, Jason Murgatroyd, Executive Head at Grangetown Primary School in Middlesbrough, shares his experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy catering and cleaning, and how it could help you with your buying too.
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Cabinet Office Digital KIM Team win prestigious industry award
The Cabinet Office’s Digital Knowledge & Information Management (DKIM) Team has won a prestigious innovation award for its work on tackling the so called ‘digital heap’, saving the Cabinet Office millions of pounds. The accolade was awarded by the Information …
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Improving biosecurity in tree planting
From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.
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Success at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards
After a successful Digital Leaders Week, read how we won the prestigious Founders Award at the DL100 Awards.
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How to fill in an RLE1 form
This is the first blog in a series about the RPA mapping process and how to carry out mapping-related tasks ahead of scheme applications. This blog will show you how to fill in the RLE1 form - electronically or on …
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The use of generative AI in government
Many organisations are looking at how generative artificial intelligence will help and challenge their businesses. And government is no different. Learn more about the general principles on the government’s use of generative artificial intelligence.
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Blueprints for nature’s recovery: all systems go!
Last December in Montreal world leaders agreed to a new Global Biodiversity Framework, signing up to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and to protect 30% of land and oceans by the same date. A month later the UK …
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Secondment opportunities for competition economists at the CMA
Following the success of the first two editions of the CMA Economist Secondment Programme, we are now launching a new round of secondment opportunities for competition economists. If you are a competition economist and want to find out more about …
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5 months of engagement with over 100 contributions - libraries strategy deep dive sessions completed
An update on the deep dive visits as part of Baroness Sanderson's libraries strategy work.
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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan fact sheet
*Updated on 26 October* The first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was commissioned by the government to set out a series of interventions train, retain and reform the workforce, and put the NHS on a sustainable footing into the …
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Why we watch the tides
Many parts of the UK are at risk from coastal flooding, either flooding from tidal conditions, or from wave and spray overtopping. This risk is forecast to rise in the future, due to climate change and sea level rise.
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Defra’s response to reports on Thames Water
Today’s blog outlines widespread coverage on Thames Water
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Principal Social Workers making positive changes
I am delighted to introduce Hannah’s blog this week as we look ahead to the national Children and Adults Principal Social Worker Conference in Birmingham in July. The PSWs are vital to improving social care services for children, adults and families, helping to create supportive environments in which best practice can thrive.
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How we’re dealing with bots and the reselling of driving tests
In the blog post CEO Loveday Ryder, explains what bots are, the challenges they pose, how the agency is protecting learner drivers and the steps being taken to deal with them.
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Noise pollution: mapping the health impacts of transportation noise in England
Noise can have a significant impact on our health, beyond just being annoying or disturbing sleep. This blog looks at a new study led by UKHSA into the impacts on public health from noise pollution.
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Why is landscape design so important to woodland creation?
With the publication of landscape & woodland design guidelines this month, Robin Gray celebrates the work of the landscape & woodland design advisors in the Forestry Commission.
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Why World Wellbeing Week is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the many aspects of wellbeing
In World Wellbeing Week, David Light and Lucy Holland reflect on the importance of wellbeing, and highlight some of the joint activities which Defra and Atos, one of our key strategic suppliers, have undertaken in recent months.
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Cooking in Scrubs - A spotlight on working as a prison caterer
Working in an industrial-sized kitchen and catering for 1,300 people with a range of dietary requirements, Fiona says her role as a caterer at HMP Wormwood Scrubs is “extraordinary and never dull.” What did you do before you became a …
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Fish traceability technology examined
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is keen to investigate technological advances that can improve consumer confidence in seafood products while also reducing administration for fishers, merchants, processors and retailers. Being able to trace consignments of commercially caught fish is critical to …
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Looking to the future of DWP Digital
As we launch our ambitious plans for the future, CDIO Rich Corbridge outlines the key projects we will deliver to set us up for success.
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VESTEG x Pace: A Hybrid Framework for Scanning Depths and Horizons
PESTO, STEEP, PESTLE, GESTE… whatever your favoured taxonomy for Horizon Scanning [1], these acronyms all work to ensure futurists’ evidence gathering is sufficiently broad, taking into account holistic and macrocontextual change. They help us avoid many research biases and myopia …
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From AA to OBE - King Charles III recognises ONS digital employee in Birthday Honours
We are proud to announce that Ceinwen Blake, Deputy Director of Digital, Data and Technology, has been named in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours list. She has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), recognising her extraordinary work and IT service at The Office for National Statistics that has significantly contributed towards …
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Protecting hedgerows: share your views
Hedgerows store carbon, support crop pollinators, create habitats for animals, slow water flow and create shade and fodder for animals. We want to protect the hedges we have, invest in their maintenance and support further planting. We also want to make sure that hedgerow regulations work for wildlife, the environment and farmers. Today we launched …
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Libraries sector in the King's Birthday Honours List 2023
People from the libraries sector who received awards in the King's Birthday Honours
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HMRC wins Women in Tech Employer award for the second year running
HMRC has won the Best Public Sector Employer category for the second year running at the Women in Tech Employer Awards. The awards celebrate employers and individuals going above and beyond to help close the gender gap within the tech …