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Creating a new sustainability point for the Technology Code of Practice
How the Technology Policy and spend controls teams aim to use technology to help make a greener government.
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Back into a routine: looking at schools in light of COVID
Chris Russell, National Director for Education, on our return to routine inspection and the COVID context.
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Automotive apprentice working towards an electric and more sustainable future
As we move towards the end of COP26, we highlight the work of Luke Kwan, a product design and development apprentice. The work on his level 6 apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover involves moving away from fossil fuels towards electric vehicles. His apprenticeship …
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Environment Bill storm overflows amendment
Today we are looking at media coverage of following the passage of the Government’s storm overflows amendment to the Environment Bill.
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COP 26: Everything you need to know about the department’s quest to put climate change at the heart of education
We are putting climate change at the heart of education. As part of COP26, the 2021 United Nations climate change conference, the Education Secretary set out his vision to empower all young people in the importance of conserving and protecting …
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Climate change and the power of libraries
How Hampshire Libraries are tackling climate change.
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Measuring complex digital services
Should you enable users to save their answers so that they can return to your digital service? And how do you make a data-driven decision?
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Understanding the health effects of climate change
For UKHSA, our changing climate is one of the most challenging health security threats we face and understanding and mitigating its impact on our health is a key priority.
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Improving Maternal Health Disparities: My recommendations going forward
The UK is one of the safest places in the world to give birth. Although maternal deaths are fortunately very rare, when they do happen, there are devastating consequences for families and children, and it is vital we tackle this …
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Understanding consumer attitudes to healthy and sustainable diets
Joining the conversation around sustainable food production at COP26, Head of Social Science Michelle Patel unpacks our recent research into consumer attitudes towards healthy and sustainable diets, and what they mean for policy makers and the food industry.
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Digital applications will be game-changing – for you and us
Our latest move away from paper-based processes means that from November 2022 we will no longer accept scanned or PDF copies of AP1s for changes to existing titles via the HM Land Registry portal.
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Tackling the NHS backlog and giving colleagues what they need
The £6 billion injection of funding announced in October's Spending Review and Budget reflects our commitment to helping the NHS battle the backlog and providing much-need support to NHS staff and patients, writes Health Secretary Sajid Javid.
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Defra response to microplastics coverage
Today we are looking at media coverage of research into microplastics in the air we breathe.
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Civil Service Blog surpasses 4,000 subscribers
As the Civil Service Blog breaks a new milestone, here’s how you too can get current, high-quality blog posts straight to your inbox. Since last summer, the Civil Service Blog has quietly undergone a transformation, and it’s paying off! Latest …
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Coverage of COP26 Nature and Land-Use Day
As the first week of the climate change summit COP26 came to a close, coverage focused on key announcements from Nature and Land-Use day.
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Robin Simcox interim term extended for 6 months
Interim Commissioner Robin Simcox has had his term extended for a further 6 months, to March 2022. During this time, the recruitment process for a permanent Commissioner will be launched by the Home Office. Robin reflects on his role so …
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How designers in the UK government help address climate change
We reviewed the work of designers and design-minded professionals across the UK government and identified 5 main areas where they are addressing climate change.
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Email alerts – helping water abstractors do their bit for climate change
As people around the world mobilise for the Global Day of Action for the Climate, the Environment Agency’s Mark Harvett, one of the Product Owners for the Water Resources Licensing Service, explains how a new email alert service will enable abstractors to be more in-step with available water resources.
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Storm overflows evidence report
This week we published a report commissioned by the Storm Overflows Taskforce - made up of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), Blueprint for Water, Water UK, the Environment Agency, Ofwat, and Defra – which outlines the evidence, costs and benefits of …
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Returns and Charter Flight Factsheet (May 2022)
Returns and Charter Flight Factsheet (Updated May 2022) The purpose of this factsheet is to provide information to explain the deportation and enforced removal process, the use of charter flights and to explain the checks and balances in the system …
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The urgency of eco-labelling in light of COP26
Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist, Robin May, explains why urgent progress is needed on unified eco-labelling system for food in the UK as world leaders meet for COP26.
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Teesside crab deaths investigation
Today we are looking at media coverage of the investigation into crab deaths on the Teesside coast.
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COP26 Special: NPL’s pre-flight satellite calibration facility for underpinning climate missions
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Metrology Institute (NMI). They develop and maintain the national primary measurement standards and lead the way in providing the measurement science that underpins research and development. Domestic policy is committing the UK …
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Preparing for Liberty Protection Safeguards
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is working with key partners from across the social care, health and education sectors including Department for Health and Social Care, Skills for Care, National Care Forum, Department for Education, NHSE/I, Health Education England, Social Work England, Social Care Wales, LGA/ADASS to identify key learning needs to support the sector to prepare and embed LPS within everyday practice.
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Learning to tackle our carbon footprints – individually and together
As COP 26 takes centre stage, we are all hoping for a sincere, global commitment to the urgent reduction in carbon emissions. We all want to do something, anything that will help us out of our climate crisis, right? This …
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Libraries and climate change: reducing, reusing and recycling in GLL
How GLL libraries are becoming more environmentally friendly
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Join us to learn how to be more green at Christmas
Join us in learning how you can reduce your carbon footprint and become a member of our growing environment networks
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Giving good feedback: 7 ways to get the most from your designer
If approached correctly, the client-designer relationship can be dynamic and rewarding. Try these 7 effective ways to give feedback so that you can get the most from your designer, and they can develop the best results from your brief.
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Natives by Akala - A must-read for Black History Month 2021
If you want to explore the idea of meritocracy and engage with a provocative discussion on the success of the British Empire, you will certainly discover some novel insights from Akala’s debut book Natives. Akala is a well-known figure in …
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A unique approach to accommodation for the Royal Marines
I was proud to lead a recent DIO project to construct a new state-of-the-art bespoke accommodation block for injured Royal Marine recruits.
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‘Embracing opportunities, empowering success’ – GIAA virtual conference 2021
We held our third annual GIAA all-Agency conference as an online event on 6 and 7 October. its Each year, we come together in one place – be that physical or virtual – to reflect on our work, look ahead …
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A workforce 'Made with Care'
Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, is delighted Made with Care, the Government’s new social care recruitment campaign in England, has now launched to encourage many more people to pursue careers in social care. She explains why careers in care are rewarding, flexible and transformative.
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Farm visit: Challacombe Farm on Dartmoor
Farm visits are a useful way for us to understand the context in which farmers work and what’s important to them. In this post, I'd like to share what I learned during a recent visit to Challacombe Farm on Dartmoor.
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Coping with The Change – managing menopause in the workplace
We took a few minutes to speak to three women in the Project Delivery Profession, Karina, Annie and Sharon, who shared their experiences as part of World Menopause Awareness Day on 18 October.
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GSE Role Modelling Blog: Being a Good Ally
GSE Role Modelling Blog: Being a Good Ally An ally is someone who takes action to support an underrepresented group but is not a member of that group. Rameya, the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Ethnic Minorities working group …
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Bonfire night is no excuse to burn rubbish
Sam Pickard, Environment Officer for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, discusses the regulations around planning a fire. Bonfires burning, sausages sizzling and fireworks fizzing, it seems innocent enough but there is a more sinister side to Guy Fawkes Night. …
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Data apprenticeships for building back greener
With COP26 in full swing, Cambridge Spark is joining the ‘green tech’ debate by asking what companies can do to align their strategy towards ‘sustainability through innovation’, and how data apprenticeships can support climate action efforts while the country ‘builds …
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Adopting a positive mindset in challenging times
For International Stress Awareness Day, Emma reflects on how the lockdown’s impacted her wellbeing, what she's learned and ways she's managed to keep positive.
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Planning for the future of social care
Former ADASS President Sir David Pearson was asked to lead a review of the Adult Social Care COVID-19 Winter Plan 2020 to 2021 and its subsequent implementation. As this year's plan launches, he shares its findings, recommendations and hopes for the future of social care.
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The night sky in November
The night-time temperatures have dropped noticeably in recent days, but don’t let that deter you from venturing out to look at the stars!