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Earth Day: Fighting dengue with satellites
In the battle against dengue fever, those on the front line now have a new way to predict where and when the mosquito-borne disease will strike, thanks to funding from the UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme.
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The BEIS Digital blog is back!
We’re relaunching the BEIS Digital blog.
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Collaboration in the Space Sector – UK Space Agency & the National Physical Laboratory
Collaboration in the Space Sector – UK Space Agency & the National Physical Laboratory The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, specialising in measurement science. We are delighted to be supporting the UK Space Agency in …
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HEO Technical Advisor
Are you passionate about the environment? Would you like the opportunity to work in an exciting, innovative work environment where no two days are the same? If so, this role is perfect for you! This role sits within the Vehicle …
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I-VMS Behind the Scenes 2
As we approach the first I-VMS installation deadlines of the rollout, with all 8m – 11.9m vessels in the English inshore fleet expected to have one of the four type approved devices available installed by the week beginning May 16th, …
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Inflation, it's personal
In this blog we look at issues around the rising cost of living and examine the background to our current period of high inflation of prices for goods and services.
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Building confidence and expertise in local government for successful digital transformation
In the Local Digital Declaration, we outline our commitment to ‘creating the conditions for genuine organisational transformation to happen’. A key element of this is ensuring there are the training courses, knowledge sharing, and communities of practice, needed to create …
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From tiny acorns mighty oaks will grow
When the Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN) began in October 2020, Matt Brown and Hugo Griffin had no idea the network would become the success it is today. The Spanish Network began with just five colleagues in DWP eating lunch …
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How we’ve improved choices for young people when they leave school
We’ve long known that a one-size-fits all approach to education doesn’t work. That’s why we don’t accept that there should be a simple quota-based approach to how many people go down certain routes – like going to university for example …
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Should the UK have a Chief Risk Officer?
In this blog the Deputy Government Actuary Colin Wilson examines growing calls for the government to appoint a Chief Risk Officer. He looks at these and other calls for reassessments as to whether the UK is sufficiently prepared to address extreme risks.
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Introducing You To...
Hi, I’m Ellen and I’m a Complaints Caseworker in the Complaints Resolution team at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). I’m based in Cumbria and joined the RPA in 2017. My role focuses on resolving issues for customers and providing great …
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Everything you need to know about Primary School Offer Day
On Tuesday 19 April, thousands of families received a primary school place offer for their child, kickstarting the beginning of their primary education journey.
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Fishery volunteer invested in giving back
One volunteer who stood out to East Anglian fisheries officers is Phil Wood. Phil has given up copious amounts of his own time to benefit his local fishing community.
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Advice on how to address the topic of pornography in the classroom
Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist at the PSHE Association, shares advice on how to approach the difficult topic of pornography with young people in the classroom.
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What it’s like working as a prison caterer
Working in a prison kitchen isn’t your average catering job. There are no late evenings, you’ll enjoy a range of great Civil Service benefits, plus you’ll get real job satisfaction supervising prisoners to learn new skills. If you're looking for …
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Importing unauthorised veterinary medicines is criminal
Shopping for the best deals online from the comfort of your home or office can make for savvy shoppers – but buyer beware! A farmer received a nine-month prison sentence suspended for 3 years, for doing just that. In a …
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Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD) Extramural Studies (EMS) Placement
Hello! My name is Alison Anderson and I am a fourth year veterinary student at the University of Nottingham. In summer 2021 I was one of six vet students from UK vet schools to be part of the Veterinary …
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Factsheet: Linton-on-Ouse Asylum Accommodation
The unprecedented and unacceptable rise in dangerous small boat crossings continues to put huge pressure on the UK’s broken asylum system.
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Vacancies now available on the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) advisory bodies and peer review panels
Every year, a number of vacancies become available on the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) advisory bodies and peer review panels. These bodies perform a vital function for STFC, providing advice and guidance that aids our strategic direction and …
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Factsheet: Cost of the asylum system
The asylum system is under enormous and unsustainable pressure due to the challenges of the pandemic and significant increase in small boat crossings. Home Office statistics released in February 2022 showed that 28,526 migrants crossed the Channel in 2021- up …
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Factsheet: Maritime primacy
On 14 April 2022, the Prime Minister officially announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) will take operational command of responding to small boat crossings in the English Channel as part of a cross-government effort to tackle illegal migration, which …
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Factsheet: Migration and Economic Development Partnership
On Thursday 14 April, the UK and Rwanda announced a new Migration and Economic Development Partnership to redress the imbalance between illegal and legal migration routes. The Partnership will see those travelling to the UK through illegal, dangerous and unnecessary …
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‘Behind the Scenes’ at the Forestry Commission: Managing the outbreak of Phytophthora pluvialis
Find out how the Forestry Commission have been working as part of a collaborative UK wide approach since the first discovery of Phytophthora pluvialis in the UK.
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UKHSA’S weekly surveillance report: focusing on ‘Pillar 1’ data
Changes to how we carry out and support COVID-19 testing mean that ‘Pillar 2’ testing data, which includes community LFD and PCR testing of both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases, will no longer provide the same volume of data; it will therefore not be the key component of our weekly reports, which will be dominated by …
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What it’s like to be a Lead Content Designer at Defra
With Defra recruiting Lead Content Designers, Jeni Street shares her experience of becoming Defra's first Lead Content Designer, how she spends her time and what she has learned so far in the role. A picture of Jeni on the top …
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What’s in a name?
Every year, we send more than 200,000 requests for information (requisitions) in relation to variations in names in applications, such as the spelling or order of names. We look at how to avoid these time-consuming requisitions, and what to do if you spot a name variation.
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Offshore wind – best practice advice to facilitate sustainable development
The Government has set ambitious targets for offshore wind and the recent British Energy Security Strategy is clear that offshore wind has a key role to play in tackling climate change and the UK’s move towards Net Zero, setting a …
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Introducing the Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA)
Following a successful proof of concept year, the Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme began on 1 April. What is mNCEA and why is it important Our vision it to create a platform for a thriving marine environment, …
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HSE: Trainee Inspector of Health and Safety- EO
The Health and Safety Executive exists to help prevent work-related death, injury and ill health. Our inspectors play a critical role on the frontline in the workplace; protecting people by preventing and investigating incidents and enforcing the law. Working across …
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HSE Chemical Regulations Division: Regulatory Scientists- EO
The UK leaving the EU offers an exciting opportunity to develop and shape our regulatory schemes for the future. With a world-class reputation for safeguarding the health and safety of people at work, HSE is adapting and evolving to meet …
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Jake McClure joins best leaders around the world to champion leadership development
Jake McClure, Director of Organisational Development at the Rural Payments Agency, has been named a Chartered Institute of Management Chartered Companion. Jake will help lead the Chartered Institute of Management’s (CMI) 140,000 members and partners in transforming experience, expertise and …
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Will you be an ally?
Our BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) network has a question for you. Will you be their ally? Co-chair of the BAME network, Sadia Samas, is one of the people behind a new video designed to encourage people to become an ally.
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Product design: when private beta isn’t the next step
Not all projects move from alpha to beta. Lindsay explains why, when the product you're developing can't move forward, that's sometimes a positive thing and shares what the Product Design team learned in the process.
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Tenant Farmers: share your views
The Tenancy Working Group exists to ensure that new environmental land management schemes work for tenant farmers. The group is very keen to hear directly from tenant farmers and it has developed a survey to gather views.
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Great disability debate
Disability does not define me, it just makes me stronger, says civil servant Lorraine Pereira. Ok, let’s start at the very beginning, which is usually an excellent place to start. I was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 3. …
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Coverage of Lump Sum Exit Scheme opening
Today we are looking at media coverage of our new Lump Sum Exit Scheme, following applications opening yesterday. On Tuesday 12 April 2022, Defra announced the opening of applications for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned …
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NPL is celebrating World Metrology Day by opening our doors
NPL is celebrating World Metrology Day by opening our doors Metrology, the science of measurement, enables pioneering digital technologies and allows research, innovation, manufacturing and trade to flourish in the UK. On World Metrology Day, May 20th, NPL is celebrating by opening our …
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Have your say on proposals to improve the water environment
Deputy Director for Water Strategy and Partnerships, Richard Thompson, talks about how the importance of River Basin Management Planning as a tool for driving forward the changes needed for a prosperous water environment.
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WRES stories: the race for equality is on
Multiple perspectives from four dedicated Hertfordshire County Council colleagues, fully invested in the progress, aims and ambitions of the social care workplace race equality standard (SCWRES).
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Bathing water status for Isle of Wight and Oxford swimming spots
There has been widespread positive coverage today in The Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian, the Independent, BBC News and Sky News of Defra’s announcement that part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade …