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31 December 2022

Half-masting of flags following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
seen at 14:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Half-masting of flags following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
British exporters, innovators and business leaders recognised in 2023 New Year Honours
seen at 10:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
British exporters, innovators and business leaders recognised in 2023 New Year Honours
Welsh Secretary celebrates 2023 New Year Honours achievements
seen at 10:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Welsh Secretary celebrates 2023 New Year Honours achievements
Armed Forces personnel awarded state honours for outstanding service in the New Year Honours List
seen at 09:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Armed Forces personnel awarded state honours for outstanding service in the New Year Honours List
New Year Honours recognition for space experts
seen at 09:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Year Honours recognition for space experts
New Year mesage from Scottish Secretary
seen at 02:42, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Year mesage from Scottish Secretary
NHS App hits over 30 million sign-ups
seen at 02:41, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
NHS App hits over 30 million sign-ups

30 December 2022

UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours
seen at 23:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours
The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2023
seen at 22:44, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2023
New Year Honours List recognises heroes from across the UK
seen at 22:44, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Year Honours List recognises heroes from across the UK
Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities
seen at 22:43, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities
UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours
seen at 22:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours
Scots recognised in New Year Honours List
seen at 22:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Scots recognised in New Year Honours List
Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve Covid surveillance from China
seen at 20:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve Covid surveillance from China
Levelling up reaches new heights in Scotland
seen at 18:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Levelling up reaches new heights in Scotland
Cabinet Office files from 2000-2002 released
seen at 16:43, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today we have released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) covering the period 2000-2002.  

The newly released files shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Tony Blair’s leadership...

UK Government investing £520 per person in levelling up in Wales
seen at 16:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Government investing £520 per person in levelling up in Wales
Sellafield donation helps Cumbria’s ‘Marathon Man’ smash £500,000 mark
seen at 16:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield donation helps Cumbria’s ‘Marathon Man’ smash £500,000 mark
Cabinet Office files from 2000-2002 released
seen at 14:43, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today we have released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) covering the period 2000-2002.  

The newly released files shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Tony Blair’s leadership...

Christmas and New Year’s booze ban for 1,800 alcohol-tagged offenders
seen at 14:43, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Christmas and New Year’s booze ban for 1,800 alcohol-tagged offenders
Aussies to toast tariff-free British G&Ts in 2023 under new trade deal
seen at 14:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Aussies to toast tariff-free British G&Ts in 2023 under new trade deal
UK Government investing more than £500 per person in levelling up across Wales
seen at 14:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Government investing more than £500 per person in levelling up across Wales
Press release: Christmas and New Year’s booze ban for 1,800 alcohol-tagged offenders
seen at 14:40, 30 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Christmas and New Year’s booze ban for 1,800 alcohol-tagged offenders
Cabinet Office files from 2000-2002 released
seen at 09:43, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today we have released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) covering the period 2000-2002.  

The newly released files shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Tony Blair’s leadership.   

Northern Ireland households to receive voucher support for energy bills starting in January
seen at 09:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Northern Ireland households to receive voucher support for energy bills starting in January
Official Statistics: Ad-Hoc Alcohol Monitoring Statistics Publication, Dec 2022
seen at 09:40, 30 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Ad-Hoc Alcohol Monitoring Statistics Publication, Dec 2022
UK military support for Ukraine continues with delivery of counter explosive ordnance equipment
seen at 02:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK military support for Ukraine continues with delivery of counter explosive ordnance equipment

29 December 2022

Joint statement on the Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work
seen at 14:43, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement on the Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work
You are not alone: Help is at Hand for anyone bereaved by suicide
seen at 14:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
You are not alone: Help is at Hand for anyone bereaved by suicide
Coverage on the impact of avian flu on free range egg rules
seen at 14:38, 29 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been speculative coverage in the Telegraph and Guardian today on potential changes to free-range egg rules in response to bird flu outbreaks.

We are experiencing our largest...

Number of defibrillators to be increased with new funding
seen at 09:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Number of defibrillators to be increased with new funding
G7 statement on the Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work
seen at 09:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 statement on the Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work
Turtle population thriving around Armed Forces bases in Cyprus
seen at 02:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Turtle population thriving around Armed Forces bases in Cyprus

28 December 2022

Housing Secretary shames three more failing social landlords
seen at 16:42, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Housing Secretary shames three more failing social landlords
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 - December 2022
seen at 16:42, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 - December 2022
When do schools go back after the Christmas break?
seen at 14:30, 28 December in The Education Hub (Our copy).

By now, schools in England will have broken up and closed for the Christmas Holidays.

With multiple bank holiday’s over the holiday season, here’s everything you need to know about when your child...

It’s a cracker! 3,275 file tax returns on Christmas Day
seen at 11:42, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
It’s a cracker! 3,275 file tax returns on Christmas Day
New powers introduced to crack down on illegal tree felling
seen at 11:38, 28 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Credit to Richard Pow, Forestry Commission

There has been widespread coverage in the Times, i News, Guardian, the Daily Express, Daily Mail and the Western Morning News of new powers...

Historic £1.4 billion devolution deal for North East
seen at 09:42, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Historic £1.4 billion devolution deal for North East

27 December 2022

Artificial intelligence revolutionising NHS stroke care
seen at 02:42, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Artificial intelligence revolutionising NHS stroke care

24 December 2022

World-class UK cricket exporters eye big India win
seen at 14:42, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
World-class UK cricket exporters eye big India win
British pigs in blankets on the menu in South Korea this Christmas thanks to trade win
seen at 14:42, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
British pigs in blankets on the menu in South Korea this Christmas thanks to trade win
Fiji's prime minister appointment: Foreign Secretary's statement
seen at 14:42, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fiji's prime minister appointment: Foreign Secretary's statement
Libyan Independence Day: UK statement
seen at 14:42, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Libyan Independence Day: UK statement
Coverage on water targets and River Basin Management Plans
seen at 10:38, 24 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been coverage in the Guardian and the Times following the Environment Agency’s publication of updated River Basin Management Plans for England.

It incorrectly claims that the target for...

A Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved
seen at 02:42, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
A Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved

23 December 2022

Prime Minister thanks public servants working over the festive season with surprise Christmas calls
seen at 22:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister thanks public servants working over the festive season with surprise Christmas calls
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary and Her Bar organise seminar to support women into the judiciary
seen at 22:40, 23 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Diversity Committee have collaborated with Her Bar to organise a seminar supporting women into the judiciary through mentoring and work shadowing. Its aim is to encourage women and ethnic minority...

Alternative Fuel Payment: data sharing - ministerial direction
seen at 16:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Alternative Fuel Payment: data sharing - ministerial direction
Government proposes second staircases to make buildings safer
seen at 16:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government proposes second staircases to make buildings safer
£3.6 million social prescribing funding for mental health support
seen at 14:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
£3.6 million social prescribing funding for mental health support
UK-Italy sign agreement on exchange of driving licences
seen at 14:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK-Italy sign agreement on exchange of driving licences
North Korea: UK spokesperson response to firing of two short-range ballistic missiles
seen at 14:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
North Korea: UK spokesperson response to firing of two short-range ballistic missiles
Statement by the Chair of virtual G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (22 December 2022)
seen at 14:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement by the Chair of virtual G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (22 December 2022)
Extra payments for UK Armed Forces deployed to cover industrial action during festive period
seen at 14:43, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Extra payments for UK Armed Forces deployed to cover industrial action during festive period
Alternative Fuel Payment: data sharing - ministerial direction
seen at 14:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Alternative Fuel Payment: data sharing - ministerial direction
Top of the Blogs - 2022
seen at 14:40, 23 December in Civil Service (Our copy).

It’s that time of year again when we can finally unveil the Civil Service’s most popular blog posts of 2022. Time to reveal all!

As we prepare to clear our inbox and set that out-of-office message before...

£8.5m for fight against veteran homelessness
seen at 14:35, 23 December in Veterans Today (Our copy).

More than £8.5million of funding has been announced to ensure no veteran should sleep rough this Christmas and veteran homelessness is ended in 2023.

The funding will deliver services...

16/2022: Council Tax information letter - 23 December 2022
seen at 11:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
16/2022: Council Tax information letter - 23 December 2022
New King's Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor
seen at 11:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New King's Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor
3 anglers fined for illegal fishing in Norfolk and Suffolk
seen at 11:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
3 anglers fined for illegal fishing in Norfolk and Suffolk
News story: New King's Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor
seen at 11:40, 23 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: New King's Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor
Agreement reached between Italy and UK on exchange of driving licences without a test
seen at 10:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Agreement reached between Italy and UK on exchange of driving licences without a test
New powers to crack down on illegal tree felling
seen at 10:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New powers to crack down on illegal tree felling
London letting agent hit with 11-year ban after repeat abuse of Bounce Back Loan scheme
seen at 10:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
London letting agent hit with 11-year ban after repeat abuse of Bounce Back Loan scheme
16/2022: Council Tax information letter - 23 December 2022
seen at 10:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
16/2022: Council Tax information letter - 23 December 2022
Eight anglers receive penalties for illegal fishing trips
seen at 09:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Eight anglers receive penalties for illegal fishing trips
Gift yourself a life-saving vaccine this Christmas holiday
seen at 02:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Gift yourself a life-saving vaccine this Christmas holiday
Tens of thousands protected from homelessness thanks to £654 million funding boost
seen at 02:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Tens of thousands protected from homelessness thanks to £654 million funding boost
£3.6 million social prescribing funding to bolster mental health support and ease pressure on GPs
seen at 02:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
£3.6 million social prescribing funding to bolster mental health support and ease pressure on GPs

22 December 2022

Judicial Office Staff Profiles: Interview with Amy Shaw
seen at 22:40, 22 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

We sat down with Amy Shaw and talked with her about her role in the Judicial Office.

What is your job title, and can you give a brief description of your role?I am the Assistant Secretary to the...

Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
seen at 20:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
Foreign Secretary call with the family of Harry Dunn
seen at 20:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary call with the family of Harry Dunn
UK and Italian Police together against sexual violence
seen at 20:41, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Italian Police together against sexual violence
Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
seen at 18:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
Revocation for operator caught misleading inquiry
seen at 18:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Revocation for operator caught misleading inquiry
UK condemns North Korea for supplying arms to Russian mercenary group fighting in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine
seen at 18:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK condemns North Korea for supplying arms to Russian mercenary group fighting in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine
Haitian actors must a agree a route forward to address insecurity, humanitarian and economic crises: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Haitian actors must a agree a route forward to address insecurity, humanitarian and economic crises: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Correspondence between the Prime Minister and Sir Laurie Magnus CBE
seen at 16:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Correspondence between the Prime Minister and Sir Laurie Magnus CBE
PM call with European Commission President Von der Leyen: 22 December 2022
seen at 16:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with European Commission President Von der Leyen: 22 December 2022
Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
seen at 16:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for project proposals: Increased government accountability
November 2022 Transaction Data
seen at 16:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
November 2022 Transaction Data
Celebrating the Visa alumni network in 2022
seen at 16:41, 22 December in Tech Nation (Our copy).

2022 has been an exciting year of growth for so many Global Talent Visa alumni, and of course a deeply challenging year for many, and we are proud of how the alumni network provides a strong and welcoming community...

Expand your global reach with a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
seen at 16:35, 22 December in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Being awarded with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in both 2019 and 2022 has helped Coltraco Ultrasonics expand their global reach.  

Coltraco Ultrasonics achieved their...

Over £5 billion of action set out in latest plans to protect England’s waters
seen at 14:54, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Over £5 billion of action set out in latest plans to protect England’s waters
Richard Hamilton reappointed as a Trustee of The Royal Parks
seen at 14:54, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Richard Hamilton reappointed as a Trustee of The Royal Parks
Biggest government intervention ever to keep rail fares down
seen at 14:53, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Biggest government intervention ever to keep rail fares down
Tenants able to buy a share of their home under Right to Shared Ownership scheme
seen at 14:52, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Tenants able to buy a share of their home under Right to Shared Ownership scheme
8-year ban for Glasgow management consultant who failed to keep adequate company records
seen at 14:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
8-year ban for Glasgow management consultant who failed to keep adequate company records
Correspondence between the Prime Minister and Sir Laurie Magnus CBE
seen at 14:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Correspondence between the Prime Minister and Sir Laurie Magnus CBE
UK statement in response to the Taliban’s closure of universities for women in Afghanistan
seen at 14:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK statement in response to the Taliban’s closure of universities for women in Afghanistan
Sir Laurie Magnus appointed as the Prime Minister’s Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests
seen at 14:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sir Laurie Magnus appointed as the Prime Minister’s Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests
Guidance: Compensation in the justice system
seen at 14:45, 22 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Compensation in the justice system
Top of the Blogs - 2022
seen at 14:45, 22 December in Civil Service (Our copy).

It’s that time of year again when we can finally unveil the Civil Service’s most popular blog posts of 2022. Time to reveal all!

As we prepare to clear our inbox and set that out-of-office message before...

Podcast – Think digital, act human: the interview panel’s perspective
seen at 14:44, 22 December in DfE Digital, Data and Technology (Our copy).

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zybukm/Ep_3_The_interview_panel_s_perspectiveb7icz.mp3

Here’s our 3rd episode of the second series of ‘Think digital, act human’.

We hear from Nettie Williams...

A fresh approach to service assessments
seen at 14:44, 22 December in DfE Digital, Data and Technology (Our copy).

We’ve been designing and building a new service to make it easier for schools and education providers to get financial support so that teachers can mentor trainee teachers.

We knew we were coming...

Podcast – Think digital, act human: some insight for people applying to be a senior civil servant
seen at 14:43, 22 December in DfE Digital, Data and Technology (Our copy).

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5h33aw/ep_4_edit_4_mixdown_mp39jouh.mp3

Here’s our 4th episode of the second series of our ‘Think digital, act human’ podcast.

This episode is all about ...

NHS industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 14:39, 22 December in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 21 December*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts, such as nurses, midwives, ambulance ...

How we are providing free holiday club places and healthy meals for children that need it most
seen at 14:31, 22 December in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Evidence suggests that attending holiday clubs can have a positive impact on children’s learning, health and wellbeing.

This is especially true of clubs that provide enrichment activities – these...

Local Digital: 2022 in review
seen at 14:30, 22 December in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Local Digital is on a mission to bring together everyone required to make excellent local public services through the Local Digital movement.

The community was drawn together around the Local...

SLC phishing reminder to students
seen at 11:46, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
SLC phishing reminder to students
Joint outcome statement: UK-India round six FTA negotiations
seen at 11:45, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint outcome statement: UK-India round six FTA negotiations
News story: SLC phishing reminder to students
seen at 11:44, 22 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: SLC phishing reminder to students
Snake Lane Weir Removal and Fish Pass Project
seen at 11:40, 22 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).

While stock of Atlantic Salmon in some English rivers has been struggling in recent years, Derbyshire’s River Derwent, which flows into the River Trent, has seen stock steadily improving.

Over ...

Making carers visible
seen at 11:35, 22 December in Social care (Our copy).

 

"We want to make a commitment to carers to recognise and value the support they provide. "[Image created by freepik.com]

Passport to improved support

At Cygnet Health Care ...

Svitzer Mercurius report published
seen at 10:44, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Svitzer Mercurius report published
Putin cannot distract from his failures: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 10:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Putin cannot distract from his failures: UK statement to the OSCE
Performance update – December 2022
seen at 10:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Performance update – December 2022
Illegal fishing sees penalties of over £18,000 handed to offenders in Yorkshire and the North East
seen at 10:43, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Illegal fishing sees penalties of over £18,000 handed to offenders in Yorkshire and the North East
Holiday help: Holiday activity clubs continue in 2023
seen at 10:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Holiday help: Holiday activity clubs continue in 2023
FOI release: Reports of door supervisors not wearing their SIA licence
seen at 09:34, 22 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: Reports of door supervisors not wearing their SIA licence
UK cements 10-year-partnership with Moderna in major boost for vaccines and research
seen at 02:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK cements 10-year-partnership with Moderna in major boost for vaccines and research
Lift off for projects fuelling jet liners with bin liners
seen at 02:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Lift off for projects fuelling jet liners with bin liners

21 December 2022

This resolution sends a firm message to the Myanmar military: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 22:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
This resolution sends a firm message to the Myanmar military: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
The UK encourages the African Union and Somalia to seize this opportunity
seen at 21:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK encourages the African Union and Somalia to seize this opportunity
7/2022: Business rates guidance and general information
seen at 20:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
7/2022: Business rates guidance and general information
21 December 2022: Joint statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities
seen at 20:41, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
21 December 2022: Joint statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities
We stand with the people of Myanmar. It is time the junta return the country to them.
seen at 20:41, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
We stand with the people of Myanmar. It is time the junta return the country to them.
Cross-border aid in Syria cannot be replaced: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Cross-border aid in Syria cannot be replaced: UK statement at the UN Security Council
7/2022: Business rates guidance and general information
seen at 18:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
7/2022: Business rates guidance and general information
Visiting the secret state: Margaret Thatcher and Intelligence
seen at 18:37, 21 December in History of government (Our copy).

An early task of any new Prime Minister is to familiarise themselves with the UK's intelligence agencies – the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and the Security...

Cyber Insiders: Being App Aware
seen at 16:34, 21 December in Strategic Command (Our copy).

There’s an ‘app’ for everything these days and whether it’s social media, online banking, or gaming, digital applications are a part of daily life for the majority of us. Downloadable from both official and third...

FOI release: SIA security incident event management contract
seen at 16:34, 21 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: SIA security incident event management contract
Star Pubs & Bars is cooperating with the Pubs Code Adjudicator after it reports breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance
seen at 14:49, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Star Pubs & Bars is cooperating with the Pubs Code Adjudicator after it reports breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance
RSH publishes regulatory judgement for Heylo Housing Registered Provider Limited following a breach of the economic standards
seen at 14:48, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
RSH publishes regulatory judgement for Heylo Housing Registered Provider Limited following a breach of the economic standards
700 tonnes of pennywort removed from west London river
seen at 14:47, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
700 tonnes of pennywort removed from west London river
Arrivals to the UK warned to prepare for disruption at the border
seen at 14:47, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Arrivals to the UK warned to prepare for disruption at the border
Historic child abuser to face time in prison after referral to the Court of Appeal
seen at 14:46, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Historic child abuser to face time in prison after referral to the Court of Appeal
Charity regulator launches new Annual Return question set reflecting sector feedback
seen at 14:46, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Charity regulator launches new Annual Return question set reflecting sector feedback
Randall Kroszner appointed to the Financial Policy Committee
seen at 14:45, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Randall Kroszner appointed to the Financial Policy Committee
Innovative licencing scheme to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development launched in Cumbria
seen at 14:44, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovative licencing scheme to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development launched in Cumbria
Increased fishing opportunities worth £750 million agreed for 2023
seen at 14:41, 21 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There was widespread media coverage after the UK yesterday (20 December 2022) reached an agreement with the EU to secure over £280 million of fishing opportunities for the UK fishing ...

NHS industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 14:40, 21 December in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 21th December*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts, such as nurses, midwives, ambulance...

Developing a user research community to improve our digital services
seen at 14:38, 21 December in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

Our services are diverse and so are our users. When our users come into contact with the justice system, it can often be at highly stressful moments, such as:

getting a divorce applying for probate...
FOI release: SIA security incident event management contract
seen at 14:34, 21 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: SIA security incident event management contract
Local Digital: 2022 in review
seen at 14:30, 21 December in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Local Digital is on a mission to bring together everyone required to make excellent local public services through the Local Digital movement.

The community was drawn together around the Local...

Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Woodland and Trees Outside Woodland) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 11:49, 21 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Woodland and Trees Outside Woodland) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Ofqual letter to higher education admissions officers: arrangements for exams and assessments in 2023
seen at 11:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Ofqual letter to higher education admissions officers: arrangements for exams and assessments in 2023
Temporary closure of Bona Vacantia telephone lines
seen at 11:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Temporary closure of Bona Vacantia telephone lines
Put your Online Safety Bill questions to Secretary of State Michelle Donelan
seen at 11:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Put your Online Safety Bill questions to Secretary of State Michelle Donelan
National Clinical Impact Awards 2022: outcome notifications and Christmas hours
seen at 11:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
National Clinical Impact Awards 2022: outcome notifications and Christmas hours
Sellafield partnership achieves industry leading safety performance
seen at 11:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield partnership achieves industry leading safety performance
Scottish Secretary responds to GDP for October 2022
seen at 11:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary responds to GDP for October 2022
DVLA Code Challenge 2022 - celebrating STEM skills across Wales
seen at 11:39, 21 December in DVLA digital services (Our copy).

On Tuesday 6 December, we held our 7th annual Code Challenge, with even more opportunities for pupils of all ages to take part. Sian Lloyd, news presenter, hosted the event which was streamed live to children...

A message for the festive season from Deborah Sturdy
seen at 11:35, 21 December in Social care (Our copy).
Strength through adversity

It’s been another eventful, challenging, but productive year, a year in which adult social care colleagues have continued to deliver amazing care and support right across the country...

National Clinical Impact Awards 2023 award round: indicative timings
seen at 10:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
National Clinical Impact Awards 2023 award round: indicative timings
HM Treasury and the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new MoU on Financial Services
seen at 10:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
HM Treasury and the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new MoU on Financial Services
Scale up your fishery through the Fisheries Improvement Programme
seen at 10:41, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Scale up your fishery through the Fisheries Improvement Programme
Intergovernmental Relations Quarterly Report: Quarter 3 2022 (Baroness Scott of Bybrook)
seen at 09:50, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Felicity Buchan MP), has today made the following written statement:

Today, the Government published the report of our...

Appointments to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Lord True, Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in place of the Hon. Member for...

Conclusion of annual negotiations for 2023 fishing opportunities (Lord Benyon)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Honourable friend the Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries (Mark Spencer).

Each year, the UK negotiates with the EU, Norway, other coastal States in the Northeast Atlantic and via ...

Intergovernmental Relations Quarterly Report: Quarter 3 2022 (Felicity Buchan, Member, Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, the Government published the report of our engagement with the devolved governments in quarter three of 2022 on GOV.UK.

The report covers a period where we have seen unprecedented events, ...

Trade Update: Canada and Gulf Cooperation Council (Kemi Badenoch)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has made progress on two key trade negotiations. This statement provides Parliament with an update on the United Kingdom’s (UK) trade negotiations with Canada...

Conclusion of annual negotiations for 2023 fishing opportunities (Mark Spencer)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Each year, the UK negotiates with the EU, Norway, other coastal States in the Northeast Atlantic and via Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) to agree catch opportunities and sustainable management...

Appointments to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Rishi Sunak)
seen at 09:49, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in place of the Hon. Member for...

Treasury Update (James Cartlidge, Member, Public Accounts Committee)
seen at 09:48, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Along with resurgent demand for energy following the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and weaponisation of gas supplies has driven UK wholesale gas prices to record highs. Due to the composition and...

Contingent Liability Update (Andrew Griffith, Member, Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Committee)
seen at 09:48, 21 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I can inform the House that the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme will be extended by an additional year to continue to support homebuyers and movers with smaller deposits. The scheme will now close to new accounts...

Sanofi Pasteur COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA
seen at 09:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sanofi Pasteur COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA
UK space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch
seen at 09:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch
Poultry feed deal could lead to higher costs for farmers
seen at 09:43, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Poultry feed deal could lead to higher costs for farmers
New funding and support scheme to finally end armed forces veterans homelessness
seen at 09:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New funding and support scheme to finally end armed forces veterans homelessness
Two Glasgow company directors banned for a total of 21 years for Bounce Back Loan Abuse
seen at 09:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Two Glasgow company directors banned for a total of 21 years for Bounce Back Loan Abuse
2022 – A Tech Nation Year in Review
seen at 09:42, 21 December in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Hello everyone! We hope you’re all excited to have a wonderful and restful festive period.

Before we get into all of the exciting things we have in store for 2023, we wanted to take one last look back ...

Apply for a Slurry Infrastructure grant
seen at 09:34, 21 December in Farming (Our copy).

A fortnight ago, we made full guidance for the new Slurry Infrastructure grant available on GOV.UK.  

I said I’d blog again when it was time to apply. I’m pleased to say that the first round...

The next steps for the SFI annual health and welfare review
seen at 09:34, 21 December in Farming (Our copy).

The SFI annual health and welfare review is a fully funded vet visit which farmers can receive each year.

Together with co-design colleagues, I recently blogged about the co-design process...

LSB Christmas closure – December 2022
seen at 09:34, 21 December in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board is closed from Friday 23 December 2022 and will open again on Tuesday 3 January 2023. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The post LSB Christmas closure – December...

Winners of the special Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award announced
seen at 02:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Winners of the special Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award announced
UK tech sector retains #1 spot in Europe and #3 in world as sector resilience brings continued growth
seen at 02:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK tech sector retains #1 spot in Europe and #3 in world as sector resilience brings continued growth
Government Digital Service: updates on our 2021-2024 strategy
seen at 02:40, 21 December in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

In summer 2021, we published a blogpost outlining the Government Digital Service’s (GDS) strategy for the next three years and outlined five “missions” around which we would coordinate our delivery...

20 December 2022

Azerbaijan’s closure of the Lachin corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:41, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Azerbaijan’s closure of the Lachin corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 20:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
District Judge Mawdsley – Death in Service
seen at 20:41, 20 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, were saddened to learn of the death of District Judge Matthew Mawdsley ...

Preparing for the festive season with your accountant
seen at 20:39, 20 December in Companies House (Our copy).

It’s easy to put your directorial responsibilities on the backburner now that festive preparations are in full steam.

The peak December filing period is here, and as a company director it’s your responsibility...

Designing for people with dyscalculia and low numeracy
seen at 20:38, 20 December in Design in government (Our copy).

Dyscalculia (Dis - Cal - Coo - Lia) is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers.

It makes it hard for someone to read, understand and work with numbers. It impacts the ability...

Education package to mark 25th anniversary of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
seen at 16:46, 20 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

 

 

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the development of a new educational package telling the story of the Belfast (Good...

UK proposes measures on stainless steel from India be removed
seen at 16:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK proposes measures on stainless steel from India be removed
Sellafield making Christmas magic for everyone
seen at 16:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield making Christmas magic for everyone
Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine
seen at 16:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine
Cyber Insiders: Being App Aware
seen at 16:35, 20 December in Strategic Command (Our copy).

There’s an ‘app’ for everything these days and whether it’s social media, online banking, or gaming, digital applications are a part of daily life for the majority of us. Downloadable from both official and third...

Press release: Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
seen at 16:35, 20 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
A message for the festive season from Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho
seen at 16:30, 20 December in Children’s social care (Our copy).

I am writing to personally thank you for your continued commitment to the vital work you do every day to support the most vulnerable children and families. I am grateful for your unwavering resolve to...

Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Marine Protected Areas) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Marine Protected Areas) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
UK - Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update: December 2022
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK - Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update: December 2022
Village Halls to see major revamp as Platinum Jubilee fund opens
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Village Halls to see major revamp as Platinum Jubilee fund opens
Offender receives increased prison sentence for abusing two victims
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Offender receives increased prison sentence for abusing two victims
Letter from the Security Minister to the Commissioner
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from the Security Minister to the Commissioner
Increased sentence for double murderer
seen at 14:47, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Increased sentence for double murderer
New wetland habitat thriving on Buckinghamshire’s River Thame
seen at 14:47, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New wetland habitat thriving on Buckinghamshire’s River Thame
Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch
seen at 14:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch
How to apply for UKHSA mpox and sexual health fund
seen at 14:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
How to apply for UKHSA mpox and sexual health fund
Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
seen at 14:45, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
The experiences of black prison staff
seen at 14:43, 20 December in HMI Prisons (Our copy).

This blog is part of a series from Hindpal Singh Bhui, lead inspector for the thematic review into the experiences of adult black male prisoners and black prison staff.

‘I am not a prisoner but not quite...

Lessons in Leadership with Luis Von Ahn
seen at 14:43, 20 December in Civil Service (Our copy).

Left-far right: Civil Service Languages Network co-founders, Hugo Griffin and Matt Brown with Duolingo CEO Luis Von Ahn [centre]

When the co-founder of the Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN), Matt Brown...
Volunteering: Part two - how our three days a year make a difference
seen at 14:40, 20 December in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

In the second part of this blog on volunteering, Tania MacDonnell and Emy Yeboah, from Defra’s User Centred Design team, share their experience of volunteering and what inspired them to take part in a...

Landmark deal for nature reached at COP15
seen at 14:40, 20 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been widespread coverage following the conclusion of the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, Canada.

The conference ended as the international community agreed a new deal, signed...