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30 July 2020

New rules on gatherings in some parts of Northern England
seen at 23:42, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
New rules on gatherings in some parts of Northern England
NHS-funded nursing care rates for 2019 to 2021
seen at 23:36, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
NHS-funded nursing care rates for 2019 to 2021
ClearScore wins Queens Award with innovations that support millions through the COVID pandemic
seen at 23:30, 30 July in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).
About ClearScore

When ClearScore launched in July 2015, we set out with one mission: to make the complex world of personal finance clear, calm and easier to understand. We started by providing ...

Dairy Response Fund 2020
seen at 22:41, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Dairy Response Fund 2020
Foreign Secretary welcomes first EU sanctions against malicious cyber actors
seen at 22:35, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary welcomes first EU sanctions against malicious cyber actors
Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme: apply for a voucher
seen at 21:43, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme: apply for a voucher
UK works with governments to improve COVID-19 communication strategy
seen at 21:37, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK works with governments to improve COVID-19 communication strategy
National Statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: January to March 2020
seen at 21:35, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
National Statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: January to March 2020
Social work bohemians
seen at 21:30, 30 July in Social work with adults (Our copy).

Over the last few months, we have seen social workers and social work students coming together to support one another but also coming up with ideas that allow them to develop and shape new ideas in social work...

Student Loans in England: 2019 to 2020 - Part 2
seen at 20:43, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Student Loans in England: 2019 to 2020 - Part 2
Luxembourg removed from list of travel exemptions for the whole of the UK following data showing a significant change in confirmed cases
seen at 20:37, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Luxembourg removed from list of travel exemptions for the whole of the UK following data showing a significant change in confirmed cases
Official Statistics: Prison Performance Ratings: 2019 to 2020
seen at 20:35, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Prison Performance Ratings: 2019 to 2020
GSE Opportunities: Vacancies within GO-Science and DFT
seen at 20:32, 30 July in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
GSE Opportunities: Vacancies within GO-Science and DFT
COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings
seen at 18:44, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings
UKEF support helps Peerless Plastics power ahead
seen at 18:38, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UKEF support helps Peerless Plastics power ahead
Guidance: Record retention and disposition schedules
seen at 18:35, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Record retention and disposition schedules
Center Parcs: Welcoming back both guests and staff
seen at 18:34, 30 July in Coronavirus Business Support (Our copy).

Raj Singh-Dehal, Chief Corporate Officer at Center Parcs, explains how the government's detailed guidance gave confidence to implement safety measures and therefore reopen. Find out how you can work safely...

Latest views from the NDA’s external stakeholders
seen at 18:33, 30 July in Cleaning up our nuclear past: faster, safer and sooner (Our copy).

The work of the NDA depends to a large extent on the “social licence” afforded to us by a range of external stakeholders. As we all know, decommissioning 17 complex sites across the UK throws up a wide range ...

Legal Aid Agency payments to providers
seen at 16:48, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Legal Aid Agency payments to providers
More than 4,000 extra police officers to fight crime as recruitment continues
seen at 16:44, 30 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
More than 4,000 extra police officers to fight crime as recruitment continues
Health and care workers to self-isolate on return to UK from high-risk countries
seen at 16:41, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Health and care workers to self-isolate on return to UK from high-risk countries
Second former Unaoil executive sentenced for bribery in post-occupation Iraq
seen at 16:40, 30 July in Serious Fraud Office (Our copy).

Stephen Whiteley, Unaoil’s former territory manager for Iraq, has today become the second Unaoil executive to be sentenced for paying over $500,000 in bribes to secure a $55m contract to supply offshore mooring...

COVID-19 update
seen at 16:38, 30 July in HMI Prisons (Our copy).

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, HMI Prisons has changed the way it is reporting on the treatment of and conditions for people in custody. Information can be found on our COVID-19 pages.

Official Statistics: Community Performance Quarterly: update to March 2020
seen at 16:37, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Community Performance Quarterly: update to March 2020
Feversham Hotel: Welcoming customers and staff back
seen at 16:36, 30 July in Coronavirus Business Support (Our copy).

Martin Vaughan, Operations Manager at the Feversham Arms Hotel in Helmsley in North Yorkshire, talks about the measures they've undertaken to ensure customer safety. Find out how you can work safely here.

Beyond Sellafield: Why invest in tourism?
seen at 16:35, 30 July in Cleaning up our nuclear past: faster, safer and sooner (Our copy).

This week we announced a further investment under our social impact programme – Social impact, multiplied.

A new coastal activity centre, known as The Edge, will offer access to the Cumbrian coastline...

4x4 drivers warned after group spotted driving in river
seen at 16:34, 30 July in Creating a better place (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is warning drivers of 4x4 vehicles they could be subject to legal proceedings after a group of vehicles was seen being driven along a Shropshire river.

Several off road vehicles ...

My first 6 months as Head of Digital Performance Analytics
seen at 16:33, 30 July in Data in government (Our copy).

I took over the Head of Role for Digital Performance Analytics in December 2019, having been a civil servant for 13 months. Alongside the Head of Role post, I also took on management of the Digital Performance...

How innovation is extending the reach of geospatial intelligence            
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Innovate UK (Our copy).

The need for geospatial intelligence has never been so great. Today’s global challenges are reinforcing a growing requirement for precise location information and situational awareness insight about assets, resources...

Export of elephants to Australia: certificate 8535
seen at 14:45, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Export of elephants to Australia: certificate 8535
New release shows the value of the Union to the nations of the UK
seen at 14:39, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
New release shows the value of the Union to the nations of the UK
EAGF Green Talent Accelerator is now open for applications
seen at 14:37, 30 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

Applications for the 2020 Green Talent Accelerator are now open to members of Eastern Africa Greens Federation parties.

Applications are warmly encouraged from EAGF members who have either the intention...

HMI Prisons launches Scrutiny Visits
seen at 14:36, 30 July in HMI Prisons (Our copy).

HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMI Prisons) has developed a new and enhanced methodology for inspecting prisons and other places of detention as they seek to move away from the severe restrictions that have been...

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice data: hospitality, gifts, travel and meetings, January 2020 to March 2020
seen at 14:35, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Transparency data: Ministry of Justice data: hospitality, gifts, travel and meetings, January 2020 to March 2020
June release: COVID-19 repository 
seen at 14:34, 30 July in Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation Blog (Our copy).

Set up by the government in 2018, the CDEI has a unique remit: to help the UK navigate the ethical challenges presented by AI and data-driven technology. We are an independent expert committee, formed of a secretariat...

The independent National Food Strategy launches today
seen at 14:32, 30 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

 

Part one of the National Food Strategy, led by Henry Dimbleby, has been published today. This has been widely covered including by BBC Breakfast, Radio 4 Today Programme, Financial...

Plans unveiled for congestion-busting scheme near Swindon
seen at 11:42, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Plans unveiled for congestion-busting scheme near Swindon
UK Statement to the WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Appellate Body Appointments
seen at 11:36, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Statement to the WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Appellate Body Appointments
Official Statistics: HMPPS Annual Digest: April 2019 to March 2020
seen at 11:34, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: HMPPS Annual Digest: April 2019 to March 2020
NO2 emissions
seen at 11:32, 30 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Today, Friends of the Earth has released new analysis on areas in England which breached their annual Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) targets in 2018.

The story has been covered in inews, among others...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): remote working
seen at 10:43, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Coronavirus (COVID-19): remote working
Newly accredited archive services announced
seen at 10:38, 30 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee is pleased to announce that the University of Manchester Library was awarded Archive Service Accreditation for the first time at the latest panel meeting in July...

NHS recovery to put staff wellbeing at its heart
seen at 10:37, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
NHS recovery to put staff wellbeing at its heart
PN 10/20: Ofwat announces appointment of first Head of Wales
seen at 10:36, 30 July in Ofwat (Our copy).

Ofwat has today announced the appointment of Bethan Evans as its first Head of Wales – establishing a permanent presence in Wales for the first time. From 1 September, Bethan will play an important role […...

PN 10/20: Ofwat yn cyhoeddi penodiad ei Bennaeth Cymru cyntaf
seen at 10:36, 30 July in Ofwat (Our copy).

Heddiw cyhoeddodd Ofwat benodiad Bethan Evans fel ei Bennaeth Cymru cyntaf – gan roi presenoldeb parhaol yng Nghymru am y tro cyntaf. O 1 Medi bydd gan Bethan rôl bwysig mewn sicrhau bod Ofwat yn […...

National Statistics: Safety in Custody quarterly: update to March 2020
seen at 10:34, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
National Statistics: Safety in Custody quarterly: update to March 2020
Agriculture Bill moves another step forward
seen at 10:32, 30 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Yesterday (Tuesday 28 July) the Agriculture Bill moved ever closer to receiving Royal Assent after completing its Committee Stage in the House of Lords.

Lord Gardiner of Kimble led the seventh ...

Consultation on draft Spaceflight Regulations (Baroness Vere of Norbiton)
seen at 09:48, 30 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the consultation on draft regulations and guidance made under the 2018 Space Industry Act. This consultation seeks views on the operability and effectiveness of the draft Space Industry ...

Homes England announces developers for historic school site in Macclesfield
seen at 09:48, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Homes England announces developers for historic school site in Macclesfield
New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments
seen at 09:41, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments
SFO charges GPT and three individuals following corruption investigation
seen at 09:41, 30 July in Serious Fraud Office (Our copy).

The Serious Fraud Office has brought charges against GPT Special Project Management Ltd and three individuals in connection with its investigation into allegations concerning the conduct of GPT’s business in ...

TV industry crash course for AHRC-funded students
seen at 09:40, 30 July in News (Our copy).

The charity arm of the UK’s most prestigious TV industry event, The Edinburgh International Television Festival has announced the 15 successful candidates for its talent scheme, TV PhD following an application...

Guidance: Probation Workforce Strategy
seen at 09:37, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Probation Workforce Strategy
Legal Services Board consults on plans to increase practising certificate fee transparency and drive greater accountability
seen at 09:37, 30 July in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on plans to increase transparency around how regulators spend practising certificate fee (PCF) income. Each year individual lawyers (e.g. solicitors...

First on the scene – meet the people keeping our woodlands healthy
seen at 09:36, 30 July in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably wondering “what does a Tree Health Officer actually do”? I occasionally ask myself the same question as the role has been constantly evolving. Back in 2010...

How to survive working from home with kids
seen at 09:35, 30 July in BPDTS Our Insights (Our copy).

Now that schools across the UK have shut down, it’s left some parents and carers – many of whom are working from home themselves – with the additional burden of teaching and entertaining their children full-time...

A better service for Immigration and Asylum Tribunal users
seen at 09:32, 30 July in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

In 2018 we began transforming the First-tier Immigration and Asylum Tribunal and making improvements as part of our reform of Courts and Tribunals. The changes we made took on board feedback from legal professionals...

Feeling worried about GCSE or A level results this year?
seen at 09:30, 30 July in The Ofqual blog (Our copy).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought big changes and uncertainty to all our lives, creating a lot of worry for everyone in the world. So, if you are feeling worried about your results, it’s understandable...

Directions under the Register Designs and Trade Marks Act
seen at 02:42, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Directions under the Register Designs and Trade Marks Act
Extra university places for vital courses announced
seen at 02:36, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Extra university places for vital courses announced
HMCPSI Inspection of SFO’s response to COVID-19: 16 March to 8 May 2020
seen at 02:36, 30 July in Serious Fraud Office (Our copy).

The HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) conducted a review of the SFO’s immediate response to Covid-19. It can be accessed here.

Speaking about the HMCPSI review, Director of the ...

Public safety boosted with 1,000 new probation officers
seen at 02:34, 30 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Public safety boosted with 1,000 new probation officers