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Bovaer cow feed additive explained
Cymraeg There has been widespread media coverage and discussion on social media about a feed additive called Bovaer being trialled to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows to help combat climate change. Here we answer some of the questions being …
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World Soil Day: Unearthing the secrets of soil
Happy World Soil Day! Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible role soil plays in our lives. Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Below, read about the Environment Agency’s efforts to measure, monitor, and …
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Health screening module as popular as ever in its 14th year
‘An excellent experience all round’: screening professionals are full of praise for 5-day Warwick course.
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Media factsheet: eVisas
This factsheet was updated 1 January 2025. Overview The Home Office is developing a border and immigration system that is more digital and streamlined. eVisas, a digital proof of immigration status, are a key part of this transformation and will …
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Working together to create natural, sustainable solutions to climate change and nature loss
Nature Returns is an ambitious program across government and the private sector to explore head-on some of the biggest environmental challenges we face. Key participants in the programme include the Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. …
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Messium uses space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers
Messium, part of the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), are using space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers.
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UK NSC consults on offering HPV self-sampling option to under-screened people in cervical screening programme
The UK NSC is consulting on whether to offer an HPV self-sampling option to people who rarely or never attend their cervical screening appointments.
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Making the most of design histories
At the Department for Education (DfE), all designers working on service teams are required to work ‘in the open’. One way we do this is by sharing our design thinking through design histories. Design history posts are blogs that record …
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How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK
As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at UKHSA, about his team’s work on invasive mosquito surveillance. Read on to find out how we …
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What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?
This blog post was reviewed and updated in January 2025. Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl …
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Meet the GSE award winners
Interview with Stacey Rothwell, Innovation award winner At the GSE Conference, we celebrated excellence in science and engineering by recognising outstanding contributions across government. There were several award categories, with eight key awards in total. We sat down with our …
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GOV.UK Forms through the ages
As GOV.UK Forms moves into public beta, find out what we’ve done so far, what we’re doing next and how you can get involved and start building your own forms on the platform.
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Response to Centre for Cities report
There has been widespread media reporting following the publication of a Centre for Cities report focusing on the government’s housing targets. This government is clear it will deliver 1.5 million homes over this Parliament and fix the housing crisis, but …
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Digital Planning: applying digital principles and innovation to transform England’s planning system
The Digital Planning programme in MHCLG is transforming the future of planning. Find out how standardised data, innovation, collaboration and enhanced use of digital tools are reshaping England's planning system to make it more efficient and inclusive.
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UK NSC received 26 new submissions in response to 2024 call for topics
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) received 26 proposals in response to its 2024 annual open call for topics.
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Following in my family's forestry footsteps
Ian Everard is a Field Manager in the Yorkshire and North East team and has been in forestry for 43 years. Ian talks about his journey into forestry, what inspired him and why it’s been such a rewarding experience.
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Working together for Nature Recovery in Greater Manchester
The launch of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has been a major achievement this year – this world-leading initiative means that for the first time, development must leave nature measurably improved. I was lucky enough to visit Greater Manchester to speak …
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DHSC Hospital Fault Reporting Beta Assessment
Read the beta report for the Hospital Fault Reporting App assessment from DHSC. This report contains the original beta assessment report from 01 September 2022 as well as the reassessed service standard points
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Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding announced
There has been widespread coverage following the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government’s publication of the Remediation Acceleration Plan today (2 December 2024) This was picked up in print and online by the BBC, FT, I, Guardian, Mirror, LBC, …
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Shared Lives: mutually assured support
Shared Lives is a community-based service offering accommodation and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or other social care needs. Find out more...
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My experience of the risk protection arrangement (RPA) claims process when our school flooded.
Catherine Morley is the Headteacher at Theale Church of England Primary School in Reading, West Berkshire. In this blog post, Catherine shares her experience of the RPA support her school received when an incident with the sprinkler suppression system resulted in severe water damage to her school.
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Diagnostic excellence in action: APHA’s response to high pathogenicity avian influenza threats in cattle
In response to a bird flu infection in cattle in the United States, APHA was assigned to provide expert advice and conduct urgent diagnostic investigations to evaluate the potential threat to UK cattle populations.
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Five surprising career paths you can unlock with a T Level
T Levels are a post 16 education option alternative to A levels that include vocational study and the opportunity to get experience with employers through placements in industry. Here we show you some surprising career paths you can unlock with a T level qualification.
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Focus Five – a high impact, low-cost response to disadvantage
Phil Stock, who is also Director of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) Research School based at Greenshaw, tells us about his schools’ approach to supporting its most disadvantaged pupils through pupil premium.
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How we’re bringing new ideas into our sustainability alliance
This is an AI image generated by Dalle / ChatGPT. Chris Howes reflects on a recent gathering of Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) members that included the latest recruits to what is becoming a fast-growing forum. It was my pleasure …
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Local Government Policy Statement
Council Tax Following the publication of the Local Government Policy Statement for 2025-2026, there has been speculative media coverage that councils will be able to increase council tax above the 5% threshold. The government is committed to keeping taxes on …
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Regulatory EDM 2024 Bathing Season storm overflow data analysed
The Environment Agency has analysed Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data on storm overflows associated with bathing waters across England for 2024. This regulatory data, bolstered as 100% of storm overflows are now fitted with event duration monitors, is a vital …
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Small but mighty! Nature recovery seed corn projects 2024
The government is committed to nature recovery and Natural England (NE) is working with partners to grow a national Nature Recovery Network (NRN). This growing network of enhanced, better-connected wildlife-rich places supports biodiversity and species recovery. It will also enhance climate …
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Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?
Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but this year cases have risen earlier than usual and are …
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Best Start in Life Curriculum Roadshows – what does our research mean for you and what’s next?
In November 2024, we completed our annual programme of Best Start in Life Curriculum Roadshows on the prime areas of learning. In this blog we reflect on where our roadshows have taken us this year, what we spoke about, and …
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New Tree Planting Taskforce launched during National Tree Week
A new Tree Planting Taskforce has been launched today to oversee the planting of millions of trees across the UK. In this post, the Environment blog team will highlight what this means, as well as some other ways we’re celebrating the week.
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Meat Inspection Charges Explained
Today we have published the FSA December Board papers and one of the issues to be discussed is the cost of meat inspections. Meat inspections are vital to the UK’s food security. These inspections are carried out by highly trained …
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Global Effort: Ensuring justice for all
In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we delve into the recent OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Global Roundtable on Access to Justice held in Ottawa, Canada. Join us as we explore the innovative approaches and practical strategies being implemented to improve access to justice worldwide.
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How we’re designing GOV.UK Chat
Learn more about our approach to designing GOV.UK’s experimental chatbot.
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Evolving our approach to benefits analysis
‘Evolve’ is a portfolio of projects within Justice Digital, improving the way workplace technology services are delivered. We aim to make sure that the 100,000 people working across the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have the digital tools, services, equipment, connectivity …
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Data protection considerations for implementing federated learning – a regulator’s perspective
This guest post features reflections from the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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Seeing Red: Cefas contributes to IUCN global assessment of threatened coral reefs
Coral reefs are vital for our oceans. They are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, providing habitat for a vast array of marine life. They also provide livelihoods for over 600 million people, and coastal protection …
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Should we be concerned about mercury in tinned tuna?
Cymraeg Tinned tuna is a cupboard staple across the country and is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Tuna has been hitting the headlines recently following a report by Bloom, a marine conservation organisation based in France, about …
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Everything you need to know about free school breakfast clubs
Families will soon be able to start accessing free breakfast clubs lasting 30 minutes for their children before school through our new free breakfast club programme. Find out more.
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Delegated healthcare: the journey continues
Right care, right place, right time As the conversations about delegated healthcare continue to evolve, the messaging remains clear. Delegation of healthcare activities is happening across adult social care and has been for many years. These voluntary guiding principles support …