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Cefas and industry science collaborations: scallop stock assessment
This is the first in a series of short blogs focussing on Cefas’ fisheries science work in partnership with the fishing industry. Cefas Scientist Andy Lawler, who specialises in commercial shellfish, is the first of our mini blog authors. This …
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My reflections of the Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability conference
This week, I attended my first ever Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) conference in Farnborough.
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Tackling reoffending through the Local Leadership and Integration Fund
We tackle the causes of reoffending and support prison leavers to turn their back on crime at a local level by empowering, funding and supporting public and third sector partnerships.
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How we’re cutting carbon emissions by 10% across our estate
[English] - [Cymraeg] The headlines on climate change are alarming. Environmental experts tell us that the world is getting warmer with more extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding likely to occur. In August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a …
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Embedding the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House
Lynn Cooper explains what we’re doing to embed the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House and highlights the benefits the profession can offer.
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Schools Commercial Team Autumn Expo 2021
Megan Thomas, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager, Schools Commercial Team explains what schools can look forward to at the upcoming Autumn Expo
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BookTrust Storytime – how libraries are supporting families to discover reading.
Guest author Annie Crombie from BookTrust, writes about BookTrust Storytime.
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How grief can affect our mental health
Losing a loved one is devastating, but what is the impact on our mental health? To mark World Mental Health Day, Chris Murray shares his experience. This blog is part five in our Bereavement and Loss series by Adam Land. …
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UKAEA’s ‘Ten New’ programme
Fusion energy has real promise as a safe and sustainable source of low-carbon energy, and could be an important part of global energy in the future, alongside renewables such as solar and wind. The UK has real leadership in this …
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The night sky in October
Having passed the equinox last month, there is now more night-time than daylight, perfect for a night of stargazing!
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Progressing to the Senior Civil Service: my journey from G6 to SCS
Our Chief Engagement and Design Officer shares her career progression journey
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Nothing to Fear
On my first day as an Associate Delivery Manager (ADM), both new to the profession and the Civil Service, I was nervously excited about getting stuck in and discovering how I could add value. I was then humbled fairly abruptly …
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How technology is assisting Tristan da Cunha to monitor compliance in its Areas to Be Avoided
In November 2020, Tristan da Cunha made international news when it designated 687,000 square kilometres of its waters as a fully protected Marine Protection Zone (MPZ) - the largest in the Atlantic. This follows-on from an important earlier announcement - …
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Introducing the Annual Health and Welfare Review
In this guest post, Jonathan Statham introduces the Annual Health and Welfare Review, a fully-funded vet visit which farmers will receive each year of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Jonathan is a cattle vet and chair-elect for England’s Animal Health and Welfare Board.
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‘Licensed to thrill’ - for improved data accessibility
By looking at licensing from the user perspective the Geospatial Commission and Geo6 have worked together to make data licensing and data more accessible.
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The Forestry Commission co-organises the fourth annual Forestry Conference
Find out more about the 2021 Forestry Conference, held on 13 October at Newbury Racecourse, and what you can expect from the Forestry Commission on the day.
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We’re Customer Support, but who are we?
Skilful, knowledgeable and here to help: a look at our Customer Support Centre.
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RPC response to the consultation on the Framework for Better Regulation
Stephen Gibson, Chair of the RPC, summarises the key points in the Committee's response to the Government consultation which closed on 1 October.
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5 Lessons from the Forces about getting things done
When Rupert Cryer joined the Cabinet Office COVID-19 Task Force, his new colleagues - from the Armed Forces - couldn’t have had more different day jobs. Yet the stark contrast was the very thing that made it work. I’ve often …
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Going to university? Here’s how to protect yourself from freshers’ flu, Covid, and other illnesses
When students arrive for their first years at university there is often a wave of colds and other bugs that go around the student population – these are collectively referred to as ‘freshers’ flu’. It means that the good hygiene …
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Importance of creative industries and apprenticeships
An introduction from Vic Wade and Kath Geraghty- the creative and design route panel chairs The creative industries are hugely important to the country with most people engaging with them daily through the media they consume, the clothing they wear, …
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Let's talk about … prostate cancer!
Join Civil Service Local in conjunction with Prostate Cancer UK for our powerful awareness event - aimed at both men and anyone who knows a man aged 45 or over - on prostate cancer.
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Introducing the Polder2C’s Project: a living lab to test climate response strategies
Climate change is already affecting the countries bordering the southern North Sea and English Channel. Known as the 2 seas region, we need to proactively adapt and protect the area from rising sea levels and heavy storms which are occurring …
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Associate Director, National Engineering Policy Centre
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAENG) is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, RAENG are growing talent and developing skills for …
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A year in the life of… the Prison Leavers Project
In this post, Elizabeth Ellis introduces you to the work of the Prison Leavers Project, the journey we’ve been on to get to where we are today, and our plans for the future.
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Podcast - Think digital, act human: why are communities of practice good for organisations?
In DfE we have more than 10 communities of practice, all at different stages of maturity. Jen Staves, Head of Profession for content design talks to Adaobi Ifeachor about the intrinsic value of these communities.
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Natasha’s Law comes into force
In this afternoon's blog we are looking at media coverage of Natasha’s Law which comes into force today.
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My role as a business analyst at the Insolvency Service
For National Inclusion Week 2021, Birmingham-based Mohammed writes about being a business analyst at the Insolvency Service and writes about his work on the agency's new strategy.
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This is inclusion in action and we want you to get involved!
'To me this a life changing opportunity. It’s almost like a second chance in life to enable me to create a more stable, better future for myself.' We create a pathway for great people to join the civil service by …
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MMO work with Marine and Coastguard Agency in pollution exercise
The United Kingdom is surrounded by some of the world’s busiest seas. The English Channel alone accounts for up to 20% of global maritime trade and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. This means that there is an …
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National Inclusion Week : Get Involved!
As regular readers will know, the GSE Diversity and Inclusivity Action Group (DIAG) has several working groups which deliver projects, blogs, articles for GSE members across government. In this blog the Chairs of the working groups will introduce themselves and …
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National Inclusion Week at HMRC, Kit's Story
Kit is an Enterprise Architect with a vision impairment within our digital team. We interviewed Kit to find out about his experience at HMRC as a disabled person. Here’s what he had to say… I’ve been at HMRC around 18 …
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Multi-building children’s homes: creating more capacity in the system
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s National Director for Regulation and Social Care, explains our plans for multi-building registrations of children’s homes.
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UK Health Security Agency: Addressing the impact of health threats on the nation
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is now operational. The creation of UKHSA has meant reimagining the country’s health security defences and how we can keep people safe and save lives. Read more about our work in this blog.
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Cyber Insider: What does it mean to be an RRT?
In this edition of Cyber Insider we look at Rapid Reaction Teams (or RRTs), defence’s quick reaction cyber specialists. We speak to a couple of them and get an insight into how they train to be ready to deploy at short notice and provide cyber capabilities all over the world.
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Supply Chain webinar: recording now available
A link to the MHRA webinar of 13 August 2021 and updated information addressing some key questions received during this webinar
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The Story of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI
The Cotswold Water Park was created and continues to expand as a result of mineral mining activity across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. It comprises of over 170 lakes, and is an incredibly important place for biodiversity, recreation, continued mineral operations …
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Changes ahead for the national screening system
Details of changes to the national screening system from 1 October, due to the closure of Public Health England.
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Changes ahead for the national screening system
Details of changes to the national screening system from 1 October, due to the closure of Public Health England.
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What we blogged about in August and September 2021
Our round-up of the Public Health England (PHE) screening blog posts published in August and September 2021.