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East Anglia’s work protecting eels
Dan Hayter, a fisheries specialist, explains how eels historically became critically endangered and what the Environment Agency are doing to protect this species.
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Senior Project Leader, Government Office for Science
Do you like to think about the future and how we might prepare for it? Do you want a role that allows you to analyse big, systemic issues that will impact the UK? We are looking for a highly motivated …
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 3
Episode 3 got off to a kicking start with entrepreneur and ex-football player Gary Neville joining the Den, the first ever Guest Dragon. While some entrepreneurs were top of the leaderboard, others just failed to make the cut.
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BNG launch date confirmed
We are pleased to confirm that biodiversity net gain will go live on 12 February 2024. From this date major development (unless otherwise exempt) will have to deliver net gains for biodiversity leading to positive outcomes for nature, better places for local communities and more consistent and transparent requirements for developers.
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How a new digital mapping tool is helping to boost woodland creation
Tristan O’Leary, Communications Lead for environmental mapping company Land App, talks about the EWCO Checker Tool, their new digital mapping tool to help boost woodland creation.
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UCAS deadlines 2024: When to apply to university courses including medicine and dentistry
Students going to university from September 2024 should already have been thinking about what to study and where they want to apply. You’ll need to apply to an undergraduate course through UCAS. The deadline is quickly approaching, while some courses, …
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Moving to a digital first approach in heavy vehicle testing
It’s been a while since we updated you on how our digital transformation project for heavy vehicle testing (Commercial Vehicle Service) has progressed. Since that update, we successfully rolled out the new Manage Your Vehicle Testing (MyVT) digital service across …
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HEO Policy Advisors – Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) Preparedness and Response, Government Office for Science
If you are keen to gain experience of the National Security and science advice landscapes in HMG, then this is the perfect opportunity for you (no prior experience required)! We’d be very happy to discuss security clearance requirements - you …
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Southend's museums of curiosity and compassion
Colleagues at Southend Museums have been exploring different ways to work more closely with social care council colleagues, helping more people understand and value the role arts, culture and heritage can play in fostering good health, wellbeing and inclusive communities.
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Coverage of the OEP report
We have set out the strides we are making toward a cleaner, greener future and here is a reminder of what we have achieved: https://twitter.com/DefraGovUK/status/1696538275035631938
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The ecosystem for public entrepreneurship
Malcolm Beatie reflects on the past 10 years of leading Northern Ireland's Innovation Lab.
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Professional Development for School Business Professionals: How can we help?
In this blog post, Lindsey Roberts, Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator from the School Resource Management (SRM) Team within DfE, explains the ways in which SRM can help support the training and development needs of School Business Professionals..
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The findings of our first generative AI experiment: GOV.UK Chat
GOV.UK has run its first generative AI experiment to see how a Large Language Model (LLM) would work using GOV.UK content. Here are our early findings.
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Experimenting with how generative AI could help GOV.UK users
The GOV.UK AI Team are investigating how generative artificial intelligence and large language models could help the millions of people that use GOV.UK every week.
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Our school’s behaviour strategy
Polly Ross, Headteacher at Shefford Lower school explains how the Behaviour Hubs programme helped improve behaviour at their school.
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CDDO is growing Government Digital & Data graduate talent
Hear from two Graduate Talent Managers on how they are growing digital and data talent cross-government, through internships and graduate programmes.
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A Business Administrator's journey: Eleanor's story
When thinking about roles in the Prison Service, a Business Administrator is probably not the first that comes to mind. Meet Eleanor, a Business Admin who started the role when she was 18 years old. Currently at HMP/YOI Isis, she …
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How we migrated our PostgreSQL database with 11 seconds downtime
GOV.UK Notify recently migrated our production database. Find out how we did it with the least possible disruption to our users.
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Civil Service Sports Council Active Wellbeing
Civil Service Sports Council Active Wellbeing represents the organisation’s biggest push to get the Civil Service moving. Over 10,000 colleagues took part in 2023’s challenge, and 2024 is set to be its biggest and most inclusive yet. CSSC’s CEO Matt …
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Why we request your business’s trade information
In this blog we explain why we need trade information to value certain types of property.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 – Why it matters to civil servants
Michael Livingston reflects on how the UK Government saved his grandfather from persecution, and why marking Holocaust Memorial Day is more important than ever, especially for those serving the public. On 31 January 1939, Friedrich (Fred) Weiss landed at Harwich …
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Calling all graduates: Grad scheme opportunity at the CMA
Applications for our Delivery Graduate Scheme are open for September 2024! If you’ve recently graduated or will be graduating soon and are looking to start up your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Scheme As a …
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UK NSC updates info on how commercial screening tests differ from NHS programmes
We have published updated information on paid-for commercial screening tests and how they differ from quality-assured end-to-end NHS screening programmes
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Real world expertise shapes the very best care
Experts by Experience are people with lived experience of using, or caring for someone who has used, health and or social care services. Discover how their insights help provide truly person-centred care.
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UK space pioneers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours
This year’s New Year Honours saw 4 leader from the UK space sector recognised for their work's contributions. The UK Space Agency celebrates and congratulates these space pioneers.
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Insolvency ‘scams’ – what to look out for
Insolvency and debt problems can be worrying experiences for people and unfortunately there are a few unscrupulous individuals who seek to exploit that for their own personal gain. Here we provide information about some of the ways we have seen …
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Public Accounts Committee report into flood resilience and flood defences
Today’s blog outlines the government and Environment Agency response to a report by the PAC on flood resilience.
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Talking shop: international engagement and the TRA
An essential part of building our capability and achieving our mission to become an internationally respected trade remedies authority is developing fruitful relationships with our global counterparts. This work on international relations is focused on two specific goals. Improving ways …
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Working together to shut down waste criminals
At Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, our dedicated Rural and Wildlife Crime Team, Country Watch, have been working closely with partner agencies and other local policing teams to tackle the scourge of waste crime.
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What it is like to become a Business Analyst in DBT
Two Business Analysts share their first year as Civil Servants working in the Department for Business and Trade
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Watch: future-proofing our farming business with SFI
Mother and son team, Tracey and Will, run a dairy and beef farm in Langley Mill, Derbyshire. In this film, they talk through the SFI actions they’ve included in their agreement, including herbal leys in rotational pasture, hedgerows, soils, legume mix with grasses and pest management. They describe how SFI helps them to balance the books, take care of the environment and build the resilience of their farm business.
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Harnessing the power of local statistics with ONS
A guest blog from ONS. We all know that working out what's actually happening on the ground can be difficult. Linking national data to where people live and work is often a challenge for many civil servants, especially when you’re …
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100 STEMM women and non-binary people in Antarctica
In November 2023, I joined an expedition to Antarctica alongside a group of women and non-binary people from 28 countries around the world. What brought us together? We are all women or non-binary people with backgrounds in STEMM (science, technology, …
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Join us at our Digital Recruitment Days in the North East
Are you a product, delivery or user-centred design professional looking for an exciting and meaningful career opportunity? Come and meet us at our DLUHC Digital's Recruitment Days in Darlington on 6 and 7 February 2024.
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Co-creating the most complete overview of international design in government work
The International Design in Government ran the first ever 24-hour conference showcasing global public sector service transformation. Find out what the community is up to next!
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How DIO discovered a mysterious painting of the Falklands War
I’m the DIO Facilities Manager for HMS Raleigh, a training establishment for new recruits to the Royal Navy. A while ago, I found something a rather unusual painting hidden away in one of the rooms and now I’m on a …
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Response to coverage of the planning system
Articles today in The Times and Financial Times have claimed the Government has neglected housing and that the planning system is adversely affecting the delivery of new homes. This fails to recognise the Government’s record of delivery and reforms to …
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Bolder leadership for surface water flooding
Article written by Julie Foley, our Director of Flood Risk Strategy and Natural Adaptation, Environment Agency Surface water flooding happens when there is heavy rainfall and there is so much rainwater that it overwhelms drainage systems. Instead, rainwater collects over the …
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Plotting a safe course for autonomous vessels
Marine data provider XOCEAN recently deployed five of its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) off the Isles of Scilly to collect bathymetric data on behalf of the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). The USVs scanned the seabed to help identify features from …
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Your Grants 'Introducing you to...'
RPA offers a wide range of grants and rural payments to farmers, businesses and local authorities. In this series of blogs, we look at the grants available in more detail, using case studies to showcase those who have taken advantage of these …