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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 12
We’ve reached episode 12 of series 21 of Dragons’ Den and the hunt is on to find the next money-making idea.
This week, Dragons’ Den featured an automatic shower cleaner that could have you ditching traditional bathroom cleaning products, and one entrepreneur making it her mission to make beans the stars of the show and not just the side dish! -
Farming Podcast: improving animal health and welfare on your farm
In this episode of the Farming podcast, our lead for healthier animals, Martin Jenkins, talks to dairy farmer Karen Halton. They are joined by infectious disease expert and vet James Russell. They explain what to expect from the SFI annual health and welfare review,
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A new Code of Ethics for Policing
In this blog, Chief Constable Andy Marsh QMP, Chief Executive of the National College of Policing, talks about the development of the new statutory Code of Ethics for policing.
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HMS Scott arrives in Gibraltar
On Sunday 17 March 2024, HMS Scott docked in Gibraltar for a routine logistical visit. Commanded by Commander Sam Nightingale Royal Navy, HMS Scott was built as an ocean survey vessel that was specifically designed to carry the modern High …
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Royal Gibraltar Regiment and Gibraltar Football Association U19's leadership training
Over the last few weeks, the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) and Gibraltar Football Association’s (GFA) U19’s Women’s Squad have been collaborating in a series of leadership and training sessions in preparation for the team’s upcoming European U19 qualifiers in April. …
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Writing a great product strategy for great services
Lead Product Manager, James reviews the different approaches to product strategy so you don't have to.
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My experience as an RPA Ambassador
Last summer we launched our RPA Ambassador programme, aimed at getting our people out and about engaging with external audiences. As we explain in our 5 year strategy, we’re keen to grow our presence in rural communities to ensure the …
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What is Lyme disease and why do we need to be tick-aware?
To help you stay safe this spring and summer, we've compiled a guide to protecting yourself from tick-borne infections. In this blog, you'll learn how to avoid tick bites, how to recognise the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease and TBE and when to seek medical assistance.
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Better Together: Co-Designing with Local Authorities
Our family hubs digital project is complex - we knew we would need sustained involvement. The DfE’s family hubs digital team are developing services to help families and the local authority professionals who work with them. As local authorities open …
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How we value new properties for Council Tax
Your Council Tax band is based on the price your property could have been sold for on a fixed date. In this blog, we explain how we value properties built after this date.
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Regulatory Policy Committee welcomes two new members
A welcome and introduction to the RPC's two new members.
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Reflecting on 10 years of design, innovation and people-centred approaches in policy
Policy Lab is turning 10! In this special anniversary blog we reflect on: 10 years of dedicated work to bring the best of innovation, experimentation, and alternative methods to policymaking; 10 years of listening to, learning from and collaborating with …
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A military musical celebration
Last week, two members of the Band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment - Bandmaster, Warrant Officer Class 2 Tom Rundle-Wood and Corporal (Cpl) Aysel Panter-Richardson - travelled from Gibraltar to Edinburgh to take part in the first 30th Anniversary concert …
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Protecting Model Updates in Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning
In our second post we described attacks on models and the concepts of input privacy and output privacy. ln our previous post, we described horizontal and vertical partitioning of data in privacy-preserving federated learning (PPFL) systems. In this post, we …
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How schools are using data to improve school attendance
In this blog, we hear from attendance leads from a school and a trust explain how they are using the Monitor Your School Attendance tool to improve strategies to attendance and have more meaningful conversations with families, head teachers and local authorities.
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Meeting our Water Needs for the Next 25 Years
When we make a cup of tea, coffee, or get a cold drink from the tap, we sometimes take for granted the huge journey that the water has been on. We may not be aware of the amount of work …
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In conversation with Westerfield Station Adopters, 2023 Bees Needs Champion
In this post, Defra policy advisor Sarah Galley sits down with 2023 Bees Needs Champion Westerfield Station Adopters to learn more about how they're raising awareness of pollinators and bees' needs locally.
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Enhancing Science and Engineering Capability: A Year of the GSE Awareness Courses
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the GSE Awareness Level Courses, we reflect on the impact they’ve had in shaping science and engineering capability across government. Your feedback has been instrumental in improving these courses, and we’re excited to …
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Royal Engineers continue Northern Defences transformation
Exercise STRONGHOLD took place last week in Gibraltar with Royal Engineers conducting various technical training exercises up at Buffadero Training Centre as well as a Civil Works Task alongside HM Government of Gibraltar’s Project Director, Mr Carl Viagas, at the …
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Animal Health and Welfare grants now available
You can now apply for an Animal Health and Welfare grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024. These grants go towards the cost of items on a list that support animal health and welfare. We developed the list with farmers, vets and other experts. There are over 130 items on the list and 29 are new for this round. You'll see a range of items: from mobile cattle handling systems to enclosed piglet creeps to poultry perches. If you're a livestock farmer, it's worth taking a look.
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We Are Strategic Command with Robert Jaffier
Learn more about the crucial role of Human Security in Defence with Cdr Robert Jaffier, Human Security Lead at Strategic Command. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and your role in this context? Robert Jaffier: My name is Robert Jaffier, and …
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5 tips for managing your woodland this spring
Nature Recovery Advisor MacBradan Bones shares his tips on managing your woodland in spring.
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Spotlight: a catchment coordinator's work on the Dart Saltmarshes
In this post, Emma Magee shares what it's like to be a Catchment Coordinator in Devon.
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School funding: Everything you need to know
No school, child or local authority is the same and school funding needs to reflect that. That’s why sometimes it can seem complicated. Here’s what you need to know about school funding. How are schools funded? Most state-funded schools in …
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8 facts to level up your knowledge on Wargames
From digital networks to medical services, Strategic Command is responsible for a lot of different functions within Defence. This means there are probably parts you haven’t heard of, and even if you have you might not know how their work …
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The Holiday Activities and Food programme – when you need to register with Ofsted
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE). The aim of the programme is to help families with enrichment activities and food for children throughout the holiday periods. The programme is for children …
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Recognising the vital work of conveyancers
Reflections on National Conveyancing Week and HM Land Registry’s work to support conveyancers.
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World Social Work Day: lived experience informs the very best social work
It’s World Social Work Day, bringing people together to learn, connect, and raise awareness of the breadth, value and benefits of modern, progressive social work. To mark the day, I’m delighted to present this blog from Jak Savage MBE, social care consultant, employer of personal assistants and an invaluable voice of lived experience.
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Further Government interventions in London housing market
As reported in the Evening Standard and City AM, today the Housing Secretary has directed the Mayor to conduct a review of London Plan Policies. The review aims to boost housing delivery in London and will focus on building on …
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Mind the gap! Lessons learned from Crossrail as a project delivery advisor
Alex Milbank, a project delivery advisor at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, reflects on his time working on the delivery of Crossrail, one of the most transformational infrastructure projects ever delivered in the UK. Today (Monday 18 March), the Department …
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Social Work Week 2024: How to qualify as a child and family social worker for free
Social workers play a crucial role and provide essential support to children and families facing a wide range of challenges, from poverty and mental health issues to domestic abuse and dealing with disabilities. There are several fully-funded entry routes into …
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Why we’re celebrating neurodiversity
In Neurodiversity Celebration Week Lauren Stephenson, Tara Sanders, Robert Walker, and Lizzy Miller tell us how the Civil Service is celebrating its neurodiverse colleagues through supportive networks.
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British Science Week Special - making future generations antibiotic aware
British Science Week 2024 wrapped up on Sunday, and we wanted to end the week talking about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and highlight the Antibiotic Guardian Schools Ambassador programme; a fantastic initiative which brings healthcare professionals into the classroom to encourage …
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Inspiring justice for the future
Understanding the justice system can be complicated at the best of times, but in partnership with the National Justice Museum our team at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court have been working to provide an insight for young people as part of their studies.
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Geospatial Summit: Planet, People, Place
The Geospatial Summit will be taking place this month. The Summit will focus on how recent innovations in geospatial technology can help us tackle resilience challenges.
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A message of thanks from Isabelle Trowler CBE, Chief Social Worker for Children and Families
"Social Work Week is the perfect time of year to acknowledge and appreciate the vital role that social workers play in our communities. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts to support and protect vulnerable children and families are truly commendable." - Isabelle Trowler
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New UK NSC guidance explains how conflicts of interest can be mitigated
New UK NSC guidance explains how the committee decides if action is required to mitigate declared conflicts of interest by stakeholders and members.
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Cabinet Office's Women In Digital Network - Be The Change You Want to See!
Cabinet Office's Women In Digital Network - Be The Change You Want to See!
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British Science Week: Q&A with MHRA’s Deputy Director of Innovative Medicines, Shirley Hopper
To celebrate British Science Week, we spoke to the MHRA’s Deputy Director of Innovative Medicines, Shirley Hopper, to see how new medicines are approved. Q: What is your role at the MHRA? I’m Shirley Hopper, a medical doctor by …
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Meet the Modern Civil Service: Sarah Munby
Hello! Welcome to another interview in the Meet the Modern Civil Service series. The aim of this series is to showcase the people in the civil service who are driving innovation, whether that be through being a learning champion, embracing …