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Why would Defra hire people with convictions?
Lizzie Chatterjee, Deputy Director for Trade Strategy and Implementation at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), shares her personal experience as a GFiE buddy to a prison leaver. One of the highlights of my professional life is to …
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Webinar follow up: the farming offer in 2024
On Friday 26 January, we held a webinar for farmers to go through the actions and payments available through our environmental land management schemes in 2024. This webinar was held in collaboration with the Farming Advice Service (FAS) and The Farming Forum (TFF). In this post, I’ll summarise the themes and top-voted questions covered in the webinar with responses and links to guidance.
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 6
This episode had a distinct health and hair care theme. Denim doyenne Emma Grede helped breathe new fire into the Den as guest Dragon.
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Planning Ahead for Onsite User Research in Defence
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail That's what a former manager used to say to me. Although I'm not a big fan of motivational workplace quotes, this one stuck because it's undeniably true. I work within the Digital Foundry as …
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An awakening: the creativity of science through nature
By Clare Warburton, Deputy Director for Sustainable Development at Natural England International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) is an annual UN event, which aims to highlight the work and achievements of women and girls in science, both now …
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2023 summer interns - digital workforce and building capability
Jaco writes about his experience working with the CDDO digital talent team
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The Messenger Review: a roadmap for great leadership
The Messenger Review, published in 2022, set out an ambition to review system wide leadership development. It was an opportunity to help the health and social care system strengthen leadership and management across both sectors in England. It was also a way to help people new to their roles to better understand what is expected of them.
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What we’re doing to permanently remove RAAC from schools and colleges
This article was first published on 31 August and has been updated to reflect the latest information. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of children and staff. This is why we changed our approach to managing a …
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Moving our most-used publishing tool to the GOV.UK design system
We’ve made further big improvements to our tool used by more than 2,000 publishers across government. Find out why and what it means.
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Meet the Modern Civil Service: Sue Bateman
Hello! Welcome to the third 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 innovating change, whether that be through being a learning …
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I want to ask for guidance, but what is a complex case?
The first in a series of case studies looking at queries handled by our expert Ask for Guidance team.
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Degree apprenticeships: How you could get a degree for free
If you want to get a degree, but you’re worried about finances or just not sure that a traditional university course is right for you, a degree apprenticeship could be a great option. A degree apprenticeship allows you to study …
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Meet the Apprentice – Ulrike Hartmann-Cadey
In National Apprenticeship Week Ulrike Hartmann-Cadey tells us about her experiences completing her ‘Women in Leadership Level 5 Apprenticeship‘.
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Experiences and Perceived Impacts of the Apprenticeship Minimum Wage: A Qualitative Scoping Study
This week (5-11 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. While attention is often on the LPC’s work recommending the National Living Wage rate, we also make recommendations on the minimum wage for apprentices (the Apprentice Rate). This is the minimum hourly …
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Judicial review on nutrient regulations for farmers
Today we are looking at coverage of today’s judicial review on the Environment Agency’s Farming Rules for Water.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Natalie’s experience on the Environmental Practitioner Degree
Natalie Parkinson is a 19-year-old student from Stoke-On-Trent. A year ago, she moved to Ely in Cambridgeshire to do a five-year Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship with the Environment Agency. It’s a full-time, paid job with a finite end but, assuming …
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Using experimental methods to reimagine decision-making for the freshwater system, post 2043
How can we find and develop ideas that are truly different to the status quo? It’s a question that many policymakers ask themselves, either to seek new ways to improve policy outcomes or to plan for the unexpected. Typically, we …
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Fascinating insight into potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores
The third UK NSC web-based seminar focused on the potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores to calculate the overall chance of developing a disease or condition.
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Five tips for a successful Sellafield apprenticeship application
With National Apprentice Week upon us and our apprentice scheme recruitment campaign deadline fast approaching, Micha from our recruitment team shares her 5 tips on how to write a successful apprenticeship application.
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Dental recovery plan: everything you need to know.
**Updated Thursday 25 April** Dentists are going to be supported to take on new NHS patients in the new dental recovery plan. The plan aims to make sure everyone who needs to see a dentist, particularly those who have been …
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How driving test waiting times are looking at the end of January 2024
Loveday Ryder, DVSA Chief Executive, gives an update on how driving test waiting times are starting to reduce across Great Britain.
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The pathway to seabird recovery in England
Dr Alex Banks – Principal Specialist, Ornithology & Nick Williams – Principal Adviser, Marine Strategy England is a special place for seabirds. Our cliffs, beaches, marshes and offshore islands provide nest sites for around 20 species, including charismatic and iconic …
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National Apprenticeship Week - Our Team's Journey
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, I'm delighted to share the experience of my team's apprenticeship journey. Rewind to my school days, when the notion of apprenticeships was confined to specific trades and the belief that university was the ultimate …
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How an NWS apprenticeship can offer skills for life and how apprentices are shaping the future of nuclear
“I don’t have a degree.” Adrienne Kelbie, Independent Chair of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), had what many would consider an unconventional start in the world of nuclear. Working as an administrative temp, she worked her way through varied roles that …
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Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel.
Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel. What did I do? I contributed to guidance and decisions regarding new and existing apprenticeships in England – Level 3 to Level 6, …
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We Are Strategic Command with Jonathan Corke
Jonathan Corke, Graduate Enterprise Architect at Defence Digital. talks about his role and how the supportive environment has enriched his experience. Interviewer: What is the role of Defence Digital within Strategic Command? Jonathan Corke: Defence Digital is a crucial organisation …
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Get help buying for schools turns 2 and celebrates supporting over 2,000 schools and trusts
As Get help buying for schools celebrates its second birthday, Jane Davies, Head of Schools Commercial Operations at the Department for Education, reflects on what has been achieved so far, and the future aims of the service.
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Farming Podcast: making SFI work on our upland beef and sheep farm
In this episode of the Defra Farming podcast, regional engagement lead Michael Sturla talks to Robin and Christopher Milton. The father and son team farm beef and sheep on the Exmoor uplands and have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement. They describe their experience applying for an agreement, the actions they're undertaking and the benefits.
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How to find and apply for an apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to launch their careers, upskill, or retrain in a huge range of exciting industries - from space engineering to healthcare to advertising and beyond. There are thousands of apprenticeship vacancies …
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Getting started with the Secure by Design approach
Learn more about the Secure by Design approach aiming to integrate effective security practices in digital delivery and improve the security culture.
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Chasing down the money to stop waste crime
There is an old saying – ‘where there’s muck there’s brass’ and criminals have worked that out. We know organised criminals who make their money through serious and organised crimes, such as drugs and firearms, are using the waste management …
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Orion nebula and winter stars: the night sky in February 2024
February’s night skies host some of the most distinctive and spectacular stars, constellations and deep-sky objects, so wrap up warm and make the most of any clear nights that come around!
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A new data standard for trade policy
Learn more about how the Department for Business and Trade are working with the Data Standards Authority and gathering feedback from across government and industry stakeholders to help refine and validate the proposed UK Tariff Data Standard.
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Policy and Capability Lead to the Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. The UK has a rich history in science and engineering and the …
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Jo and Laura give positive feedback after completing health screening module
Bursary winners encourage other screening professionals to look into studying master's level health screening module.
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Visualising spatial data to support decision-making
In DLUHC, we are applying innovative techniques with open, publicly accessible data sources to support place-based decision-making. In this post, Elliott Phillips, a Software Engineer, talks about the development of a new tool that allows internal users to browse and visualise data at national and neighbourhood levels across the UK.
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Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in early years and how to find one
Early years educators play a vital and rewarding role in helping children get the best start for life and preparing them to begin school. There are several routes into a role in early years, including apprenticeships. Becoming an apprentice enables …
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The Delivery Profession at the Home Office
Agile working, clearing blockers, supporting teams to deliver projects: what exactly does a Technology Delivery Manager at the Home Office do?
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National Apprenticeship Week - Georgie
It's National Apprenticeship Week! We asked Georgie, who is completing her apprenticeship with the TRA Comms team, to tell us what it has been like so far, the highlights and the impressive list of responsibilities she has taken on since …
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Essay competition: the CMA turns 10
Do you have any views about what the CMA does and how it could do it better? We’re running an essay competition for students and recent graduates (within the last 2 years). This would particularly suit those who have focused …