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Meet the new Chief Data Architect at Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO)
Jenny Brooker, Central Digital and Data Office’s new Chief Data Architect, discusses her passion for data, her career history, and her aims and ambitions in her new role. A focus on data I am fascinated by the power of data …
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Free flu vaccines for secondary school kids
All secondary school pupils in England will be offered a free flu vaccine from September for the 2023/24 season, the government has confirmed. Over 3 million pupils in secondary school years 7 to 11 will be offered the vaccine as …
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Ofsted's response to Stable Homes, Built on Love
Ofsted’s consultation response Last month Ofsted submitted its response to the government’s consultation Stable Homes, Built on Love. I am sure many of you did the same. There’s a lot in the proposals that we welcome. With additional resources and …
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Confirm your business details in the Rural Payments service
From July 2023, we will be asking businesses that have not confirmed or updated their business contact details in the Rural Payments service in the previous 365 days to confirm their business details before continuing to be able to use …
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Seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Engineer
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to help us deliver the extraordinary? The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our team in Filton, Bristol. You’ll work alongside a …
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Exploring the rise of vector-borne diseases
Temperate regions such as the UK, are now seeing repeated introductions of invasive mosquito species, as well as mosquito-borne viruses not previously detected in the UK. Doctor Luis M. Hernández-Triana, APHA’s Discipline Champion and expert in the field of vector borne diseases describes how APHA is involved in vector borne disease research and the importance of these emerging pathogens.
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What is causing the long driving test waiting times?
In this blog post, CEO Loveday Ryder explains the three main reasons behind what is causing long driving test waiting times.
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Digital Transformation - Fixing the How, Accelerating the What
Mike Hill shares his insights on how to create lasting pace and impact with regards to digital transformation within government. This was the subject of a keynote speech that Mike gave at the Innovate NSW event last month in Sydney.
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The Justice Data Lab turns 10!
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Justice Data Lab, a pioneering team enabling third sector organisations to commission impact evaluations of their work.
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Wales follows Scotland and Northern Ireland in implementing low risk diabetic eye screening pathway
Wales has followed Scotland and Northern Ireland in implementing the UK NSC's recommendation for a low risk diabetic eye screening pathway.
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Creating a place for data analytics
My name is Joe and I work within the Defence Digital Foundry’s Data Analytics Service (DAS). The Foundry provides user-facing digital services, plus enabling tools and platforms to help digital teams across Defence deliver better and faster. Its mission is …
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X-ray technology from space
UK company Adaptix is using space technology to transform radiology by fundamentally changing how X-rays are generated.
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Zero Trust Architecture in MoJ Network Services
There is a new buzzword, Zero Trust (ZT), that is cropping up at every cyber conference and there are streams of online publications referencing its approach. While the concept has existed for a decade, it has gained a lot more …
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Instructions and preferences now visible with ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’
[English] - [Cymraeg] We’ve listened to feedback and have updated the ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’ service. Donors, attorneys and their specified organisations can now view the details of instructions and preferences in a lasting power of attorney …
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New recurring payments and webhook features available through GOV.UK Pay
GOV.UK Pay now allows services to take payments automatically on a schedule they define. We've also launched webhooks to give our users live, real-time data about payments.
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MOD are tackling Defence’s challenge culture head on
Keeping Defence safe always has been and always will be a top priority for the MOD. One of the best ways of doing this is to rely on the help of MOD personnel, along with civilians and contractors who work …
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How science, partnerships and innovation are key to tackling illegal trade of sharks and rays in Indonesia
A standardised training programme for shark and ray trade inspectors, a team of 20 expert trainers increasing staff capacity nationally and a global expert in identifying shark products from DNA are just some of the highlights delivered as part of …
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Seventy-five years of health and social care
As we mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the NHS, it is worth remembering how Clement Attlee's 1945 government embarked on implementing William Beveridge's report recommendations which set the framework for the welfare state.
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The NHS is 75 and so is the social care system
"In difficult and uncertain times, it’s important to be thankful for the constancy of institutions and organisations supporting us through good times and bad", says Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy in a special blog to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS and the creation of the social care system.
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One year in: a year in numbers
This year marks a decade since the establishment of the Project Delivery profession and function. Alongside this, it is my first anniversary as Head of Profession for Project Delivery across the government. Here‘s my reflection on this year, in numbers. …
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Farmers key to success of magical new SSSI
Blog by Tony Juniper CBE, Chair The landscape that runs west from St Ives in Cornwall down toward St Just close to Lands End was until recently one of the most special places in England to remain unprotected. The complex …
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‘Happy lenders, happy clients’: harnessing third-party support
Seven-minute applications – how Simply Conveyancing sped up their applications by two-thirds, improved quality and reduced requisitions.
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Chief Executive’s message to stakeholders - Regulated products and supporting innovation
Emily Miles, the Food Standards Agency Chief Executive, shares the latest news on our work with regulated products for the British market, and how this supports innovation and economic growth.
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The other Tour De France: Defence medics take on cycling challenge
Colleagues from Defence Medical Services (DMS) took part in an Adventurous Training (AT) epic last month when they cycled through Normandy, France. AT is an important part of the military experience; it broadens the mind, and encourages teamwork, while testing the …
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Off Mute - Women in Cyber Podcast Episode 3
The third episode of Off Mute - a women in cyber podcast, features Lele, the Head of Governance Risk and Compliance at the Home Office. She discusses a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including getting started in the field, the public versus private sector, career changes, governance risk and compliance as a whole, and the experiences of women working in the cyber security field.
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Reviewing Companies House fees
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill will give us the powers we need to improve the accuracy of information on our registers and to play a significant role in tackling economic crime. We're exploring how our new powers will be funded and what impact this will have on the fees we charge.
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Funding available for high-growth agri-tech businesses
From 24 July, agri-tech businesses in the UK will be able to apply for a share of £5 million to further their enterprise through the Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition. The competition documents are available to read now.
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Dry weather impacts on fish in rivers
Today (Monday 3 July), the BBC reported there have been unprecedented fish deaths in rivers due to record hot temperatures in June. The piece highlights that the Environment Agency has received more reports of dead fish than the same time …
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My experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy catering and cleaning for my school
In this blog post, Jason Murgatroyd, Executive Head at Grangetown Primary School in Middlesbrough, shares his experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy catering and cleaning, and how it could help you with your buying too.
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Cabinet Office Digital KIM Team win prestigious industry award
The Cabinet Office’s Digital Knowledge & Information Management (DKIM) Team has won a prestigious innovation award for its work on tackling the so called ‘digital heap’, saving the Cabinet Office millions of pounds. The accolade was awarded by the Information …
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Water Management grant: there's still time to apply
There’s still time for you to apply for a Water Management grant before the window closes on 12 July. The grant is available to horticultural and arable businesses growing, or intending to grow, irrigated food crops, ornamentals, or forestry nurseries. The maximum grant available is £500,000 per applicant per funding round. The minimum grant you can apply for is £35,000.
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Improving biosecurity in tree planting
From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.
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Success at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards
After a successful Digital Leaders Week, read how we won the prestigious Founders Award at the DL100 Awards.
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Reviewing the Local Digital Declaration 5 years on: Update on the discovery project
This month marks a key milestone for the Local Digital Declaration as it reaches its fifth anniversary, and we’ll be celebrating Digital Declaration Month throughout July. Read on to find out how to get involved. The world of digital is …
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How to fill in an RLE1 form
This is the first blog in a series about the RPA mapping process and how to carry out mapping-related tasks ahead of scheme applications. This blog will show you how to fill in the RLE1 form - electronically or on …
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The use of generative AI in government
Many organisations are looking at how generative artificial intelligence will help and challenge their businesses. And government is no different. Learn more about the general principles on the government’s use of generative artificial intelligence.
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Blueprints for nature’s recovery: all systems go!
Last December in Montreal world leaders agreed to a new Global Biodiversity Framework, signing up to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and to protect 30% of land and oceans by the same date. A month later the UK …
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Secondment opportunities for competition economists at the CMA
Following the success of the first two editions of the CMA Economist Secondment Programme, we are now launching a new round of secondment opportunities for competition economists. If you are a competition economist and want to find out more about …
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5 months of engagement with over 100 contributions - libraries strategy deep dive sessions completed
An update on the deep dive visits as part of Baroness Sanderson's libraries strategy work.
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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan fact sheet
*Updated on 26 October* The first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was commissioned by the government to set out a series of interventions train, retain and reform the workforce, and put the NHS on a sustainable footing into the …