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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway now offers vet visits for multiple species
From today, livestock farmers can now apply for funding for both the Animal Health and Welfare Review and the endemic disease follow-up for more than one species. In this post, we give an overview and details of a webinar for you to learn more.
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Farming in Protected Landscapes programme extended until 2026
Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes can now apply for funding from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme until March 2026.
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How public libraries break down barriers to digital inclusion
Today the government has set out actions to begin tackling digital exclusion, publishing first steps of a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan which includes funding for local initiatives and partnering with inclusion charity, Digital Poverty Alliance to provide laptops to …
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Testing our proposals to improve education inspections
Earlier this month, we launched a public consultation on our new approach to inspecting education providers. This includes new toolkits for how we will inspect, and the introduction of report cards. We want to hear from parents, carers, learners and …
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Bringing SaaS tools into a fully supported service: powering innovation as a live services manager
As a live services manager at MHCLG Digital, Poonam's role revolves around encouraging a more effective use of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools within the department. Find out more about Poonam's role, her team's mission as well as her journey from financial services to public services.
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Art, Design and Participation in Public Policy
Can artistic and design-led methods help policymaking be more people-centred and participatory? In autumn 2024, Policy Lab collaborated with Demos in a public event to explore this question as part of their Collaborative Democracy Network. Policy Lab has been at …
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Unlocking the power of data: transforming pension schemes for the digital age
A robust data strategy is crucial for pension schemes in the digital age. Effective strategies enhance efficiency, member experience, and compliance. Learn how to avoid pitfalls such as data silos and poor quality, and embrace innovations like pensions dashboards, to unlock your data's full potential.
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DVS legislation marches on through the Commons
As part of our series of short updates on the Government’s plans to create a legislative framework for secure and trusted digital verification services in the UK, I can now report that the draft legislation has passed an important milestone …
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Coming soon: grants for equipment, technology and innovation
Today, Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, announced new opportunities to apply for productivity grants in 2025. In this post, we give an overview.
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An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
To better reflect the contributions made by those with HLS agreements and to support the continued protection and management of these sites, we’re increasing HLS payment rates. We’re also encouraging those considering applying for a CSHT agreement to familiarise themselves with the process to prepare.
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An update on Capital Grants
Following the temporary closure of the Capital Grants scheme in November 2024, we’re pleased to share that we’ve secured sufficient funding for Capital Grants for 2025/26. This means we can now process the 4,040 completed Capital Grants applications that were on hold.
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Creating the GOV.UK Publishing Design Guide
We’ve improved how we work at GOV.UK by creating a new design resource for our teams. Here’s why and how we did it.
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Meet the Trailblazer: Puja Myles
by Puja Myles Tell us about a Knowledge Asset innovative project you’re proud of and why? I am very proud of the work I have done with MHRA colleagues, on the generation of high-fidelity synthetic data. Synthetic data is created …
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Pioneering projects approach conclusion as UK-Australia Space Bridge marks anniversary
Since the framework was signed four years ago, the UK-Australia Space Bridge has unlocked many new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and economic growth across both nations’ space sectors. Now, the partnership between the UK and Australia approaches a major new …
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Too many Impact Assessments are submitted late
Since 2023, the Regulatory Policy Committee has published a statement when legislation reaches Parliament without an RPC opinion that should have been available. This continues to be an issue.
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Why we're decommissioning PublishMyData and where to get the data afterwards
At the Office for National Statistics, we are continually improving our digital products and services. Bobby Harrop, Delivery Manager, shares our plans to retire PublishMyData’s Data Explorer tool and how it will be succeeded by a new Data API.
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Growing as a data leader through a temporary promotion
Read how a temporary promotion lead to Leonardo Mazzone helping his new team to overcome some demanding challenges.
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What role do local public health teams play in screening?
Find out more about the role local government public health teams play in screening.
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Free breakfast club roll out: everything you need to know
What is the new free breakfast club scheme? We are introducing free breakfast clubs - 30 minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. 180,000 pupils in the …
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What you need to know about secondary school offer day
On March 3, Year 6 pupils across the country will find out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2025. The vast majority of pupils will be offered a place at one of their preferred schools – …
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The Bio-D Company receives the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Bio-D manufactures a wide range of environmentally friendly, vegan cleaning products using 100% plant-based and naturally derived ingredients. Heather Nixon, sustainability, NPD and regulatory manager at Bio-D, said: “Applying for a King’s Award has always been on our bucket list; …
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New Leadership and a focus on Software
I’m delighted to be picking up the pen to keep you all informed about the progress of our MedTech regulatory reform programme, and other priorities in the MHRA Innovative Devices team, with this February MedRegs blog. Laura Squire’s departure at …
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NHSE Innovation Service Live service
From: DHSCAssessment Date: 29/06/2023Stage: LiveResult: MetService Provider: NHS England Service description The NHS Innovation Service helps people with innovative ideas in healthcare (‘innovators’) to develop and spread their idea in the UK. It brings information and support that already exists into one central place, making …
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The Environment Agency’s Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator programme – a fast track to the adoption of low-carbon solutions
For the Environment Agency, achieving our Net Zero ambition remains a key overarching priority and one of the ways we are delivering on our target is through the Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator (DTA) programme. Led by Tony Andryszewski, the programme seeks …
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Attending master’s level module has expanded and deepened my understanding of screening
Cancer Research UK Strategic Evidence Manager Hope Walters talks about her experience of attending the Health Screening Module at the University of Warwick.
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Hundreds of thousands of parents can now access 15 hours funded childcare for 9-month-olds – how to apply
Hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents can now access 15 hours government-funded early education for children aged 9-months-old and older after new rules kicked in from 1 September 2024. Those who are eligible to take advantage of the scheme …
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 7
From space saving solutions and self-cooling devices to sauces and seasonings, intellectual property (IP) and innovation were in abundance in tonight’s episode.
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Breaking down barriers: working together to support local authorities
Through collaboration between HM Land Registry and Local Planning Authorities, the Digital Planning team is working on a joined-up approach to reduce the burden of providing the data needed for local land charges and planning purposes. Previously submitting similar data to different systems, our new way of working will make the process more efficient.
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Keeping children safe in education settings: everything you need to know
Schools should be safe places where children can focus on learning and staff can focus on delivering a great education. In light of recent events, such as the tragic death of a boy after a stabbing at a Sheffield school, …
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Controlled drugs in veterinary practice: A VMD inspector’s top tips
As Head of Inspections and Enforcement at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), I regularly see how veterinary practices manage controlled drugs (CDs). Through our programme of inspections, we've identified several areas where practices commonly face challenges. I'd like to share …
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Experts discuss the challenges of using surrogate endpoints in cancer screening
Experts discussed the potential role and challenges of surrogate endpoints in cancer screening in a webinar hosted by Cancer Research UK and Consilium Scientific.
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Shaping civil justice: reflecting on successes and looking to the future
Civil justice helps resolve disputes, from small claims to complex corporate cases. In 2024, County Courts launched a digital service for damages and money claims up to £25,000, streamlining the process for legal representatives. Jason Latham, HMCTS Development Director, reflects on this progress and looks ahead to 2025.
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CMA to review pricing set by water regulator
Every 5 years, Ofwat (the water services regulation authority) decides how much money people should pay for water and sewerage services.
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Hedgerows consultation on RPA’s regulatory approach: results published
We held a public consultation between 29 October and 10 December 2024, about our regulatory approach to enforcing The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 The consultation offered farmers, stakeholders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public the opportunity …
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Government’s Cloud First Policy is 12!
Two landmark publications: the State of Digital Government Review, and the blueprint for modern digital government are clear - cloud technology is helping to reshape how government works. With the blueprint setting out the long-term vision, and with the Government …
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Sharing Camden’s work on Universal Basic Services
Last year, the Strategy and Design team at Camden Council shared their work at conferences in the UK and abroad. Read about how this has benefited their work on Universal Basic Services.
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Meet the Trailblazer: James Spurr
by James Spurr Tell us about a Knowledge Asset innovative project you’re proud of and why? When I joined Ordnance Survey (OS) in summer 2024, I had the unique opportunity to take on a brand-new role in a household name …
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Fast-tracking housebuilding through the New Towns Taskforce and New Homes Accelerator
We recognise the vital importance of the Government’s ambitious target for building 1,500,000 new homes in the next four years. We support this by inputting into more than 10,000 proposed developments each year, ensuring new homes are built with adequate …
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One Big Thing 2024: Collaborative innovation across government
Civil servants from across the UK came together for a series of One Big Thing innovation events.
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Harnessing Nature-based Solutions to help combat flooding
As climate change brings more frequent and severe flooding, innovative solutions are emerging to tackle these challenges. Working with nature, not against it, Natural England is proposing schemes to help tackle flooding in Norfolk and Suffolk. Projects in our region …