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Preventing the spread of invasive plants from your garden
In this blog, Lucy from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat talks to us about invasive plants and how we can identify these species as well as prevent the spread of them in our garden.
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Is hay fever season starting earlier in the UK, with the pollen count rising?
Hay fever is already common during the spring and summer months, but our changing climate could see some symptoms starting earlier in the year for allergy sufferers across the UK. Recent studies suggest that some types of pollen and other …
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Royal Gibraltar Regiment success at Jiu Jitsu Championships
There was more sporting success this week in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) as two members of the Regiment travelled over to the Combat Centre in Aldershot, UK to take part in the British Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2024. The …
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Build your career at Companies House
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for Companies House? We've developed a new careers hub to help you understand the type of career you can build here.
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Bathing water classifications and short-term pollution
Our blog on 1 February explained how we approach monitoring, sampling and testing of bathing waters and our approach to keeping public informed and warned when there are short term risks of pollution which bathers would rightly want to be …
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Celebrating three years of the UK-Australia Space Bridge
Today marks a milestone as we celebrate the third anniversary of the UK-Australia Space Bridge.
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Royal Gibraltar Regiment Adventurous Training
Adventurous training is one of the amazing benefits to soldiers serving in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and is designed to take soldiers outside of their comfort zone and push them to their limits. The courses available offer some amazing experiences …
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The importance of good planning for children moving on from the secure estate
Effective planning for when children move on from secure provision is vital. Our role The children’s secure estate is a very important part of Ofsted’s work. Within Ofsted’s remit there are 13 secure children’s homes (SCH) and one secure training …
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It’s never too late for user research
Content designer Rob Finch and his team reflect on how bringing in user research can be beneficial at any stage of a project.
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2023 summer interns - creating a new brand
Thea writes about her experience working in the CDDO Comms team helping to create the new Government Digital and Data branding.
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 8
On a very wet and windy day, gummy sweets with purpose and waterproof pockets in sustainable beachwear were two pitches guaranteed to bring the sun out in the Den this week. But did the Dragons give them a warm welcome or a cold shoulder? Read on to find out more!
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Supporting farmers in sustainable food production while enhancing the natural environment
By Geoff Sansome, Head of Agriculture for Natural England Returning home from this week’s NFU Conference I am reflecting on how it always represents a significant moment for farming in England and Wales. Even more significant this year for two …
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Job Opportunity: Project Lead at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Are you motivated to control antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and are looking for your next challenge? Can you step up to provide leadership and motivation as part of a pilot project? Do you relish the opportunity to work with a wide …
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My journey on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme and beyond
Graham Dickinson reflects on his civil service journey, a journey that began with the Fast Stream in 2008, which then propelled him to a senior leadership role via the Civil Service Senior Leaders development programme. I began my civil service …
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The Evolution of Communication: MoJ Voice Services
A Look Back In Time Alexander Graham Bell's 1876 telephone call marked a milestone in communication, pioneering the ability to converse over long distances using electricity. Fast forward 122 years to 1998 and my first IT job, and a desk …
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Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning: Understanding the Costs and Benefits
Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) could enable organisations to collaboratively use sensitive data in a privacy-preserving manner and, in doing so, create new opportunities to harness the power of data for research and development of trustworthy innovation. However, research DSIT commissioned …
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RG Bandmaster participates in 24th annual Rorke's Drift Concert
Last week the Bandmaster from the Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Warrant Officer Class 2 Tom Rundle-Wood, was invited to be the Director of Music for a Combined concert featuring over one hundred and fifty …
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It’s never too late for a career in nuclear
Dianne Roberts is a Safety Case Manager at Sellafield, part of the NDA group. She joined the nuclear industry after 30 successful years in the NHS. I was recently asked to share my experience of joining the nuclear industry as part …
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Rebalancing our operational priorities
HMCTS CEO Nick Goodwin outlines adjustments to the Reform Programme to boost efficiency and functionality of our existing technology, as well as provide a more consistent and reliable service for public and professional users.
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Coverage of the Government’s announcements at the NFU conference to support British farmers
There has been widespread coverage of the Prime Minister and Environment Secretary’s announcement on a range of new measures to ensure all farmers and producers are treated fairly Government underlines commitment to British farmers.
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Watch: webinar for arable and horticultural growers
On Thursday 29 February, we held a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England. In this post, we share the recording to the webinar.
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Council Tax band deletions: properties in disrepair
In this blog, we explain what it means for a property to be truly derelict, the evidence we need to delete the property’s band, and what happens once the band has been deleted.
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Accessibility and service design for inclusion
This blog explores accessibility and universal service design from both a professional and personal experience and suggests what might be happening next.
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We Are Strategic Command with Mikey Hayes
Learn more about what it takes to drive innovation with Mikey, an innovation scout at the jHub. From concept to delivery, Mikey talks about how jHub connects cutting-edge technology with users across Defence. Interviewer: What does it take to succeed …
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Working with DVSA to put the brakes on waste criminals
In his role as a Waste Crime Engagement Specialist, it’s Stuart Hoyle's job to identify and forge working relationships with other organisations that can help us shut down waste criminals for good. Working with partners brings additional powers and resources …
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Consultation opens on modifying antenatal screening pathway for Edwards' syndrome
The UK NSC is consulting on whether to add the quadruple test to the antenatal screening pathway for Edwards' syndrome.
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Ambition fuels rewarding social care careers
Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to the care sector. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, David Wilmott has worked across a number of health and care services. He tells his story of a very rewarding career...
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Pilot GMP Single Inspection Program
Launch of a pilot Single Inspection Program, a global approach to GMP inspections of third country manufacturers. Health Canada, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), all members of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme …
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Mayflower Pontoons provide new base for charter and recreational anglers in Plymouth
Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC) has officially opened of the Mayflower Pontoons, an extension to the Barbican Landing Stage (BLS) facilities in Plymouth. Supported by a £150,000 grant awarded through MMO's Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, this project improves the port infrastructure …
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Government is one of the largest employers of digital and data professionals in the UK
Guest blog by Mike Potter, Government Chief Digital Officer. At the end of last year, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) launched Government Digital and Data, a community of experts leading digital transformation in government. Together, we are a …
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How we built a service owner profession at the Department for Business and Trade
How Service Owners bridge the gap between the Digital Data and Technology directorate and the rest of the Department for Business and Trade.
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Crafting impactful narratives: unveiling service excellence through storytelling
Rachael Gittins from the Performance and Assurance team at CDDO shares how embarking on a new role as the CDDO Improvements and Support Manager shared the fine art of Service Assessment storytelling.
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Expert insights: top tips for Biodiversity Net Gain stewardship
Welcome to our second Natural England instructional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) guest blog. We are pleased to have distinguished experts share their 3 top tips on Biodiversity Net Gain stewardship. They are: Claire Wansbury, FCIEEM FLS, Technical Director at AtkinsRéalis …
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Starting and ending my career with the ERS-2 mission
As the ERS-2 climate mission starts its burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere, our Space Exploration Special Adviser Sue Horne talks about how the mission has spanned her career in space.
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Webinar follow up: the offer for tenant farmers
On Thursday 8 February, we held a webinar for tenant farmers. This post includes a recording of the session and a summary of the themes discussed: from monitoring the impact of SFI on the tenanted sector to the combined offer.
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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 …
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Biodiversity net gain – what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain advisor at the Forestry Commission, talks about the introduction of this ambitious new government policy and some of the benefits it can bring for England’s trees and woodlands.
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Local Digital update: adapting our approach to support the sector
In 2022 we announced our next steps for Local Digital, and outlined a 3-year plan to address sector challenges and fix some of the structural issues holding us back. Now, 18 months in, we want to reflect on our progress to date and share our next steps.
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Department announces changes to short-term lets rules
There has been widespread coverage across national and regional media of new changes to short-term lets rules. Under the reforms councils will be given greater power to control short-term lets by making them subject to the planning process. Meanwhile, a …
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Updating GOV.UK’s crown
We have a new crown in our logo for the first time. Find out how we made this change and why.