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Building the next generation of shark experts in Indonesia
Written by Efin Muttaqin, Programme Manager for the Rekam Nusantara Foundation, and Jo Murray, Marine Wildlife Trade and Bycatch Lead at Cefas. “The greatest challenge of the 21st century is to raise a new generation that understands the importance of …
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Sourcing opportunities across the Civil Service
Have you ever wondered how the Going Forward into Employment (GFIE) team works with departments to source opportunities? In this blog we spotlight a department that we work with regularly - His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - to tell …
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Prison sentences and large fines: how we’re stopping illegal driving instructors
Find out more about the work DVSA is doing to stop illegal driving instruction through investigations, proactive enforcement operations and criminal prosecutions.
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Adult Social Care Nurse Prescribing Pilot
Upskilling Adult Social Care Nurses DHSC has made £461,000 available for the Adult Social Care (ASC) Nurse Prescribing Pilot, to fund nurses across the country to undertake an Nursing and Midwifery Council (NCM) approved prescribing qualification. This will qualify them …
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Science in action: how APHA’s Salmonella lab protects what we eat
APHA’s Lead Scientist for Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety, Dr Francesca Martelli, spotlights Salmonella’s stealthy spread and its impact on animal and public health, diagnostics, and disease control strategies.
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Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explores the extraordinary world of fungi in our forests and woodlands and explains how we can support these vital fungal communities.
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The engineer of the future: AI in digital and data
What does the engineer of the future in government look like, and how might AI affect their role? We’ve been creating a vision for digital and data in the public sector.
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Protecting your boat during a flood.
Protecting your boat during a flood. Environment Agency staff member Jon Naylor reflects on his experience of owning a boat, and what to do in a flood.
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OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme University Careers Fair
Discover how your skills can help protect consumers and drive meaningful change at our University Careers Fair
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8 Top Tips for a Winning CV
A well-crafted CV allows the reader to quickly grasp your strengths and recognise the value you bring. Follow our tips to shape a document that speaks with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.
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In conversation: Why employers should offer T Level placements
At 17, Aiden is already gaining invaluable real-world experience whilst studying his Business and Administration T Level. Currently in his second year, he splits his time between the classroom and his placement at the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), where he's …
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Keeping the UK strong abroad: our presence in the Mediterranean
Squadron Leader David Walker, Executive Officer, Royal Air Force Gibraltar At the heart of the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command's global presence are our overseas bases, within this lies RAF Gibraltar, a strategic hub ensuring the UK remains strong abroad. …
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Behind the scenes: The people of PECS
Every day, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) colleagues play a crucial role in ensuring the court runs smoothly and everyone in their care remains safe.
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Building better data platforms: Our open source approach to infrastructure and tooling
Discover how DBT is building a flexible, open source data platform - learning from the experiences of organisations across government, industry, and the charity sector. This blog explores the practical choices and challenges behind our infrastructure and tooling decisions.
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Extension offer for 2021 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements
We’re offering a one-year extension to more than 5,000 farmers whose Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements are set to expire on 31 December this year.
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FETF 2025: Over 8,800 applicants offered grant funding
We’re pleased to confirm that over 8,800 applicants have successfully secured funding through this year’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). Grant Funding Agreements (GFAs) have now been sent.
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Six Months in - Building the Women in Engineering Working Group
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, a moment to honour the achievements of women in STEM, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how a small group within Justice Digital is trying to engineer organisational change. This blog is part of …
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What’s changing – managing your patents
We are publishing a weekly blog series to provide you with comprehensive guidance on each aspect of the upcoming changes. In today’s blog, we explore how managing your patents is changing in the One IPO service. So far, the most popular transactions in the new service are all around managing your patents. Things like changing who …
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More than the sum of our parts: professionals and citizen scientists working together to transform evidence collection
We’re in the middle of a step change for national-scale environmental evidence in England. In recent years, the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme has allowed us to create and upgrade maps and data products like the England Peat …
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Understanding satellite re-entry: UK Space Agency leads global research on atmospheric ablation
To understand more about atmospheric ablation, the UK Space Agency commissioned studies led by Durham University, University of Southampton, and Belstead Ltd to investigate the potential impacts of satellite re-entry and fill critical knowledge gaps, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in space sustainability.
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Windscale: From Nuclear Pioneer to Decommissioning Landmark
Before we were Sellafield, we were Windscale. Today our brilliant people and supply chain partners have a different challenge – how do we safely decommission these legacy facilities?
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Four decades in the passenger seat: My journey as Chief Driving Examiner
Chief Driving Examiner, Mark Winn, retires this month after 39 years in driver testing. Here he reflects on the changes he’s seen since becoming Chief Driving Examiner in 2018.
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One Big Thing 'AI for All' is live
One Big Thing 2025 - ‘AI for All’ is live. This year’s initiative is about all civil servants becoming more confident and responsible users of AI.
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Power of Attorney Stories: Jill
[English] - [Cymraeg] A lasting power of attorney (also known as an LPA) is a legal document. It allows you to nominate someone you trust to step in and make decisions about your health and welfare and property and finance if you …
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Coverage of pro-growth package to get Britain building
There has been prominent national print and broadcast coverage about the government unveiling a package of pro-growth amendments to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as part of wider efforts to sweep aside blockers standing in the way of growth …
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iCOMAT opens state-of-the-art space manufacturing facility with £4.8 million UK Space Agency investment
A groundbreaking new space manufacturing facility that is expected to create 2,000 jobs has officially opened in Hardwicke, Gloucester, marking a significant milestone for the UK's space industry capabilities.
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Tyrosinaemia screening implemented in England
Newborn screening for hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) has been implemented in England.
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Compliance Clarity: Real World Lessons in Trade Sanctions Breach Detection
OTSI is committed to sharing information with businesses to support their compliance with trade sanctions. This might be in the form of a disclosure linked to enforcement action, or updated guidance. It could also be in the form of blogs, …
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Inside PECS: Managing One of Government’s Most Complex Contracts
PECS ensures safe, timely prisoner transport across England and Wales, managing 600,000 moves yearly. With strict performance metrics and collaboration across justice partners, it plays a vital role in supporting court operations and access to justice.
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Making London Accessible: How Travel Hands Is Transforming Urban Mobility
With support from the UK Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, London-based charity Travel Hands has integrated space-enabled tracking technology to enhance the security and accessibility of its service and help people with visual impairments across the city.
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Listening and improving: how we’re developing species monitoring
In May 2024 we published, for the first time, 'Indicators for Species Abundance in England' as an official statistic in development. The all-species abundance indicator, once fully developed, will be used to track progress with meeting our statutory biodiversity targets. This blog post dives into how we're continuing to develop our species monitoring.
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MMO updates bass fishing guidance for 2025
The guidance on GOV.UK has been updated to help commercial and recreational fishers understand their obligations and contribute to the long-term health of bass stocks.
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Flood Action Week: How Prepared Are You for Flooding?
Mark Garratt is an Environment Agency flood director and has seen firsthand the devastating impacts flooding can have on homes and business. Here he tells you why you need to be prepared for flooding this winter and outlines some simple steps to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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A Landmark Year for England’s Fungi
From international pledges to pioneering reintroduction projects, it’s been an exciting year for England’s fungi. Natural England Mycologist, Matt Wainhouse, reflects on remarkable year for fungal conservation. Fungi on the global agenda Fungi have often missed out in the global …
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Coverage of our £84 million injection to tackle homelessness
There has been media coverage today on our announcement on World Homeless Day confirming an extra £84 million for councils to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. This is on top of the record £1 billion investment this year to end homelessness, …
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Nature by the numbers: what the 2025 Biodiversity Finance Trends Dashboard reveals
Yesterday at the UK’s Pre-COP event at the Natural History Museum, Defra’s Secretary of State, Rt Hon Emma Reynolds launched the 2025 Biodiversity Finance Trends Dashboard, which tracks global progress against biodiversity finance targets, as part of efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss as set out under the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). …
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Reducing the spread of illness this winter: Seven steps to healthier schools and higher school attendance
As the colder months approach, we can expect to see increases in common airborne viruses. Illness is the biggest single reason for school absence; while some absences due to illness are unavoidable, many can be reduced through simple, proactive measures …
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Power of Attorney Stories: Nick
[English] - [Cymraeg] A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to nominate someone you trust, known as an attorney, to step in if you lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions yourself. They are legal documents that cover …
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Local Authorities: Leaders in Community Mental Health
Introductions by Sarah McClinton and Robert Lewis Local Authorities: Leaders in Community Mental Health by Christina Cheney In recent years, approaches to mental health support have shifted towards more community based and socially informed care. This shift recognises that mental …
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Minister for Veterans and People visits British Forces Cyprus in first overseas engagement
In her first overseas visit since taking office, Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones, travelled to British Forces Cyprus to engage directly with personnel and families, reaffirming the UK Government’s commitment to supporting overseas postings. A veteran herself, the …