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14 July 2021

Invitation to Tender: IT Support Services
seen at 23:42, 14 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

WFD is issuing this Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) to procure goods/services in accordance with the conditions detailed in this document.

WFD is inviting companies to tender for the provision of IT support...

Call for Proposals: Research on Women’s Wings in Political Parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina
seen at 23:41, 14 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is seeking to engage an individual/company/organisation to conduct research on the role of women’s wings in political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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CCC responds to Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan
seen at 16:46, 14 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued an initial response to the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan and ‘Jet Zero’ consultation. The plan, promised for some time, sets out how the UK Government...

We were at Digital Leaders Week
seen at 16:38, 14 July in Digital trade (Our copy).

Anais presenting remotely at Digital Leaders Week

This year, Digital Leaders Week was held virtually from 14 to 16 June. The event is a chance to bring together digital professionals to learn about digital...

Profession Pathway Programme
seen at 14:46, 14 July in Civil Service Local (Our copy).

We hope you have heard about the exciting pilot activity happening in the Northwest, but just in case, here is all you need to know in one place!

The Profession Pathway Programme has been in development...

Engaging with the Circular Economy: Encouraging the re-use of devices
seen at 14:45, 14 July in Defence Digital (Our copy).

Even end-of-use Information Technology (IT) has a hidden value that organisations may not have considered, and it’s good for the environment too.

One element of the Government’s approach to digital sustainability...

Buzzing for Bees’ Needs Week 2021
seen at 14:44, 14 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

The Defra-coordinated annual Bees’ Needs Week kicked off today to highlight what everyone can be doing at home to care for bees and other pollinators.

There was positive coverage in The...

Inaccurate coverage of gulls licensing
seen at 14:44, 14 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There continues to be inaccurate coverage of nuisance gulls and Natural England’s licence management, with reports claiming that residents concerned about gull activity were required to produce doctors’ notes...

Too many water companies still failing to protect environment
seen at 14:43, 14 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been widespread media coverage today (Tuesday 13 July) of Environment Agency’s annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies.

The report...

Renewals: launch of our first ‘One IPO’ service
seen at 14:39, 14 July in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
Renewals: launch of our first ‘One IPO’ service

We have marked an important milestone for UKIPO. After trialling our new digital Renewals service for 18 months with a limited group of customers, we have...

Thinking of applying for the Promoting Opportunity category?
seen at 14:37, 14 July in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).
The Queen's Award's for Enterprise - Promoting Opportunity through social mobility.

The Queen’s Awards are the most prestigious awards for business, celebrating the outstanding achievements of organisations...

The Future Farming Resilience Fund: providers named
seen at 14:35, 14 July in Farming (Our copy).

The Future Farming Resilience Fund is designed to provide business support to farmers and land managers during the early years of the agricultural transition.

It does this by awarding grants to ...

Regulation workshops: what we did next 
seen at 14:33, 14 July in Farming (Our copy).

Natural England/Peter Roworth

We want a regulatory system for farming that maintains our high standards of animal health and welfare and takes care of our natural environment. Our regulatory system needs...

Play inspired by pauper letters now online
seen at 11:50, 14 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The latest collaboration from The National Archives and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a play inspired by workhouse pauper letters written by workhouse inmates of the Cardiff Workhouse in the...

Supporting the adoption of privacy enhancing technologies
seen at 11:40, 14 July in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

As set out in the UK government’s National Data Strategy, the CDEI has been exploring the role of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in enabling trustworthy use of data. PETs have the potential to unlock...

Bio diversity is buzzing at Denver!
seen at 11:39, 14 July in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Ben Di Giulio with his bees at the Denver complex.

By Ben Di Giulio, a floods and coastal risk management officer for Norfolk.

I'm in the very fortunate position to say I thoroughly enjoy my job...

PN 20/21: Ofwat outlines eight ways water companies can provide support to customers
seen at 10:46, 14 July in Ofwat (Our copy).

In a new report published today, Ofwat has set out a number of actions water companies can take to help customers who may be struggling through the pandemic. The report follows Ofwat’s Listen, Care, Share...

My Journey As A Level 4 Cyber Security Apprentice
seen at 10:37, 14 July in Government security (Our copy).

I have recently finished my level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship at HMRC where I currently work as an analyst. 

My Application

I started this apprenticeship, a year after leaving sixth...

Consumers missing out on insurance that could help cover unexpected legal costs, and much cheaper than expected
seen at 10:33, 14 July in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board wishes to see legal expenses insurance promoted more widely to consumers, as part of a programme to widen access to legal advice in England and Wales.    An estimated 3.6 million people...

Correction to Statement UIN HLWS129 (Lord Callanan)
seen at 09:59, 14 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Subsequent to my Written Statement regarding the Subsidy Control Bill on Wednesday 30th June (UIN HLWS129), I wish to correct the record and to confirm that reference to a “Statement of Policy” is...

Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill (Lord Agnew of Oulton)
seen at 09:58, 14 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill are compatible with the convention rights. A ...

HMICFRS’s Inspection Report: An inspection of the National Crime Agency’s Crime Reduction Function (Priti Patel)
seen at 09:58, 14 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The National Crime Agency (NCA) leads the fight against serious and organised crime. It has the power to task other law enforcement partners and a capability, with local to international reach, to disrupt the...

Taking tap water for granted?
seen at 09:46, 14 July in CCW (Our copy).
Taking tap water for granted?
Ukrainian Parliament fosters new oversight skills during the COVID-19 pandemic
seen at 09:43, 14 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

The COVID-19 pandemic required the rapid formulation of emergency laws. In Ukraine, like elsewhere, government had to rush through laws. This is concerning, because the analysis of laws is rarely valued highly...

A team effort: pair writing the new Skilled Worker visa guidance with Home Office policy experts
seen at 09:36, 14 July in Inside GOV.UK (Our copy).

The Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Home Office published more than 50 pieces of new or updated content on GOV.UK to support the introduction of the new UK immigration system in December...

Singapore bereavement: death abroad
seen at 02:56, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Singapore bereavement: death abroad
Innovative nature projects awarded funding to drive private investment
seen at 02:01, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Innovative nature projects awarded funding to drive private investment
Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050
seen at 00:18, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050
Clearer choice of high-quality post-16 qualifications
seen at 00:16, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Clearer choice of high-quality post-16 qualifications
Expert report: every UK job has the potential to be green
seen at 00:16, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Expert report: every UK job has the potential to be green
Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force
seen at 00:01, 14 July in Search (Our copy).
Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force