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Did you know...? The Operational Delivery Profession
The Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the Civil Service’s largest profession, with its members making up over half of the Civil Service workforce. They provide services to millions of citizens at home and abroad. It’s likely that you’ll find ODP …
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TOM – more than just a name
Why is ICS Digital talking about TOM, what is it and why does it matter?
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Introducing ICS Digital
Learn about ICS digital, who we are, what we do and the new and innovative approach we’re taking to work with the departments we support.
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Thinking of working at ICS digital – tips for applying
Sharing some tips on how to apply for a job in the Civil Service, hopefully helping you apply for some of the fantastic opportunities we have available.
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Steps to improve water quality in England
Today we are looking at recent action taken to improve water quality in England.
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Mobilityways are proud to receive the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development
Mobilityways is a climate-tech organisation and social enterprise that enables large employers to measure, reduce and report their commuter emissions. Founded as Liftshare in 1998, we have helped to remove over 1.5 billion miles from UK roads since our inception – …
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Reducing Net Migration Factsheet – May 2024
The UK has experienced high levels of immigration in recent years. Last year resulted in over 95,000 people immigrating to the UK through our various schemes for those seeking sanctuary. Recent rises are also the result of more students and …
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Join us on our mission to promote greater competition and innovation in digital markets
The largest digital platforms hold a uniquely powerful position – many of us rely on them every day, whether to search, connect with family and friends, to shop or to work. And similarly, they can be unavoidable for many businesses …
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Heads Together for enhanced brain injury support
People living with traumatic brain injuries can have many long-term needs and adult social work has an essential role in supporting them to achieve their goals. A new online resource for social workers will help them do just that.
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A Modern Civil Service hub is now live!
We’re delighted to announce our new A Modern Civil Service hub launched on 20 May 2024, thanks to an amazing collaborative effort across government. As part of building a skilled, innovative and ambitious Civil Service, we’ve launched a brand new …
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APHA protecting our borders from non-native species
Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her work in this important area.
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Hedgerow regulations now law
In a post published last month, I said I’d let you know when Parliament passed the new hedgerow regulations. Today, I’m doing just that.
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Unlocking collaboration: new ways of working in our delivery community of practice
In this blog post, Dave O'Gorman, Head of Delivery, sheds light on an innovative approach to asynchronous working in the department's delivery community of practice, and illustrates how they’ve used it to improve their community onboarding process.
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A day in the life of a 1435 Engineer
Meet Air Specialist (Class 1) Technician (AS1(T)) Matthew Cashmore. He shares insights into his life, highlights and contributions as part of 1435 Flight (Flt), 905 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) in the Falklands. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and your …
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This year’s Sustainable Farming Incentive offer
In this post, we’ll share details of the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and links for you to learn more.
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Why biodiversity day is every day
Today (22 May) is the United Nations’ International Biodiversity Day, but at Natural England biodiversity is for life, not just for one day. Since we were established almost 20 years ago, we have been conserving and enhancing the natural environment …
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The Darwin Initiative: supporting biodiversity and communities across the globe
To commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity, we're celebrating a fund that has awarded more than £220 million to a range of projects - from support for snow leopards to rare Himalayan plants.
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Fisheries data mapping - An update from the MMO Marine Planning team
During 2023, a number of fisheries workshops were conducted as part of work undertaken by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and others to support thinking around marine spatial prioritisation. The objective of the workshops was to validate both the approach …
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Boosting biodiversity through thoughtful construction
Read more about how the APHA Weybridge science campus transformation project will enhance biodiversity at the site and surrounding landscape.
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Bryden Wood receives second King’s Award for innovation
Integrated design company leading industrialisation and digital innovation is honoured for Platforms innovation now widely adopted across the industry. Bryden Wood has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise, the most prestigious business award in the UK. The company is …
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How the project lead for the Isle of Wight coastal defence scheme is actively reducing carbon
My name is Emily Webster and I am the project lead for two coastal defence schemes in Sandown Bay on the south-eastern coast of the Isle of Wight. These schemes will refurbish over 2km of sea wall and groynes in …
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Getting to the (social) hub of the matter
Patients undergoing rehabilitation in care services now have access to homely ‘social hubs’. These dedicated areas, away from clinical wards, make use of unused spaces to provide environments where people can relax and socialise as they recover.
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I was a GP on the frontline of a whooping cough epidemic. Here is what I saw.
Doug Jenkinson was a Midlands GP for 37 years, during which time he made a special study of whooping cough and documented over 700 cases. The thing about whooping cough is that anyone can diagnose it once they have heard …
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Why what we do with our rubbish matters
Rebecca Mason, Senior Adviser in our Enforcement and Waste Crime Team, shares why she works for the Environment Agency and why what we do with our rubbish matters. I have worked for the Environment Agency for over 20 years in …
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The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
Sonia Reveley, Woodland Specialist at Bat Conservation Trust, explains more about UK bats, the challenges they face, and how woodland owners and managers can help.
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How the Environment Agency is conserving and enhancing biodiversity
Hi, I am Tony Grayling and I’m one of the new Directors of Nature and Place, along with my colleague Jennie Donovan, at the Environment Agency. Today we are celebrating International Day of Biodiversity, and I wanted to share with …
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ACE community event: networking, insights and news
Our first community event of the financial year drew in over 130 attendees in person and more than 50 people online.
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Coverage of Defra's expanded and improved SFI offer
There has been positive coverage in the media of Defra’s expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
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Finalists for Civil Service Data Challenge 2024 revealed
The four finalists for 2024’s Civil Service Data Challenge are revealed. The data competition is designed to find a data-led solution to a technical or societal issue, learn more in our latest CDDO blog.
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5 top tips on how to keep calm during exam season
Many young people will be sitting exams over the coming months, including GCSEs, A Levels, and VTQs. We know that exam season can be stressful. Here are few tips and resources for young people, parents and teachers, to help support …
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Farming planning law changes coverage
There has been significant coverage in the media after new planning reforms came into effect that make it easier for farmers to convert unused buildings into new homes and shops. The major changes give farmers across England greater freedoms to …
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What’s the foam you sometimes see along Britain’s coastlines?
Have you ever been at the coast and noticed a frothy foam at the water’s edge? From April to August, it’s fairly common to see these discoloured, sometimes creamy-looking and bad smelling foamy patches in the sea. You might think …
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Collaboration spurs mental health social care research
Support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers, is often overlooked, meaning the ‘social’ in social care is sometimes forgotten. Find out how collaboration with others is improving research, policy and practice.
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SCID screening in-service evaluation: analysis of results under way
The evaluation of screening babies for severe combined immune deficiency in the NHS has come to an end and the results are being analysed.
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Independent Review of political violence and disruption: Home Secretary Statement
Home Secretary statement following the publication of Lord Walney's independent review of political violence and disruption. Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “The right to protest is a vital part of democracy, but there is absolutely no place for criminality or …
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National Nature Reserves – for inspiration and celebration!
By Mike Downey, Principal Officer for National Nature Reserves This week is a really exciting week in the calendar for England’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs). Monday 20th May marked the start of National Nature Reserves Week 2024, an annual celebration …
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Risk protection arrangement (RPA): a decade of supporting schools and trusts
It’s been 10 years since the DfE introduced its alternative to commercial insurance, the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA). DfE Commercial Director Susan Dawson has been involved in RPA since inception. In this blog post, Susan looks back at what the service has delivered, and continues to deliver for schools and trusts.
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Rachel Chiu reflects on the importance of lived experience as she takes up a new role with SSAC
I grew up in a first-generation immigrant household, and having experiences of homelessness and disability within our family, we were supported by social security benefits which provided a stepping stone out of poverty, but also demonstrated to me some of …
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The RPC welcomes the report of the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Emergency Powers
The RPC welcomes the report of the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Emergency Powers
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Non-native species can travel the oceans, with a little help from plastic waste
There is an increasing awareness that marine debris, particularly plastic, is more than an eyesore on our beaches. Recent research has shown that it could also transport species, including non-native species, large distances. Plastic has a lower buoyancy than seawater …