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21 March 2023

British High Commission expands to support Bahamian exports
seen at 23:43, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
British High Commission expands to support Bahamian exports
Readout - Foreign Secretary meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen
seen at 20:47, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Readout - Foreign Secretary meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen
Notify’s product strategy and upcoming features
seen at 20:43, 21 March in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

 

We want GOV.UK Notify to be the public sector’s first choice for sending messages. Common components like Notify make it easier for government to deliver better digital services.

...

Environment Agency installs £1m of flood protection measures to better protect properties in York
seen at 18:46, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Agency installs £1m of flood protection measures to better protect properties in York
Trailblazing devolution deal signed giving Greater Manchester more control over transport, skills and housing
seen at 18:45, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Trailblazing devolution deal signed giving Greater Manchester more control over transport, skills and housing
Foreign Secretary meets with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar in London
seen at 18:44, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary meets with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar in London
Dealing with debt: options for paying off your debts
seen at 18:39, 21 March in Insolvency Service (Our copy).

The government has provided funding for free money guidance to support you if you are experiencing financial worries.

It’s important to know there are various options available, and you can access...

The probation services officer role from two different perspectives
seen at 18:36, 21 March in Working in the Prison and Probation Service (Our copy).

We spoke to Pavenpreet and Georgie who work for London Probation Service as probation services officers. Pavenpreet has nearly nine years’ experience while Georgie joined the service last year. Will their...
Social Work Week: How to become a child and family social worker
seen at 18:30, 21 March in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Child and family social workers do vital work, helping to protect vulnerable children and change their lives for the better.

Now is a great time to consider a career in social work. Over the next...

HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia
seen at 16:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia
Why are forests and woodlands so good for our mental health and wellbeing?
seen at 16:51, 21 March in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

 

Helen Townsend, our Principal Advisor on Social Forestry, looks at why it's so important that woodlands of all shapes and sizes, are available to everyone.

I was asked to write ...

Trust Services Sanctions update
seen at 16:47, 21 March in Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (Our copy).

The UK Government remains committed to punishing Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, cutting off funding streams to the Putin regime and stopping those close to the regime from benefitting from western...

BEIS: spending over £25,000, August 2022
seen at 16:39, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: spending over £25,000, August 2022
BEIS: spending over £25,000, September 2022
seen at 16:38, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: spending over £25,000, September 2022
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from February 2023
seen at 16:37, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from February 2023
Deposit Return Scheme Consultation - EIR2021/28203
seen at 16:37, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Deposit Return Scheme Consultation - EIR2021/28203
2030 roadmap for UK-Israel bilateral relations
seen at 16:36, 21 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
2030 roadmap for UK-Israel bilateral relations
Spring Budget 2023
seen at 16:30, 21 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Spring Budget 2023
Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessments
seen at 16:30, 21 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessments
Tolkien letters shine new light on writer’s life and work
seen at 14:54, 21 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

 

 

Two handwritten letters penned by JRR Tolkien have been discovered for the first time, almost 50 years after the death of the Lord of the Rings author.

The previously unrecorded...

February 2023 Transaction Data
seen at 14:54, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
February 2023 Transaction Data
MDP celebrates White Ribbon Accreditation
seen at 14:54, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
MDP celebrates White Ribbon Accreditation
eAlert: 21 March 2023 - International Day of Forests
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 21 March 2023 - International Day of Forests
eAlert: 13 March 2023
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 13 March 2023
eAlert: 1 March 2023
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 1 March 2023
Up to £1 million available to develop technologies that help understand audiences
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Up to £1 million available to develop technologies that help understand audiences
Rehearsals underway for ground-breaking theatre production in Middlesbrough
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Rehearsals underway for ground-breaking theatre production in Middlesbrough
Defence innovations recognised in 31st sustainability and conservation awards
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence innovations recognised in 31st sustainability and conservation awards
Skills boost for planning authorities to create better neighbourhoods
seen at 14:53, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Skills boost for planning authorities to create better neighbourhoods
eAlert: 8 March 2023
seen at 14:52, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 8 March 2023
Planning Inspectorate casework during the election period
seen at 14:52, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Planning Inspectorate casework during the election period
MHRA to streamline clinical trial approvals in biggest overhaul of trial regulation in 20 years
seen at 14:51, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA to streamline clinical trial approvals in biggest overhaul of trial regulation in 20 years
UK and Kenya hold first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement Council to secure jobs and increase trade
seen at 14:51, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Kenya hold first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement Council to secure jobs and increase trade
Guidance: Nottingham City: Byron House
seen at 14:48, 21 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Nottingham City: Byron House
Civil Service Awards win for the Digital Shared Channels Experience team
seen at 14:47, 21 March in DWP Digital (Our copy).

Civil Service Awards 2022

The Digital Shared Channels Experience team collaborated with colleagues across DWP and other government organisations to deliver the Government’s Cost of Living Financial Checker...

Celebrating the 2022 Sanctuary Awards
seen at 14:43, 21 March in Inside DIO (Our copy).

Every year, the coveted Silver Otter Trophy is presented to the best conservation effort on the MOD estate [Crown Copyright / MOD 2023]

Since 1991, the Sanctuary Awards have been recognising outstanding...
Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Wildlife Offers now open for applications
seen at 14:42, 21 March in Rural payments (Our copy).

The application window for Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier and Wildlife Offer agreements, to start from 1 January 2024, opened today.  

Earlier this year, Farming Minister Mark Spencer

Supplying veterinary medicines at trade shows and exhibitions
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Our copy).
Visiting trade shows and events

As Head of the Distribution and Supply Chain at the VMD, I know that veterinary medicines, or products which purport to be veterinary medicines, are advertised and /or offered...

Committee on Standards in Public Life 309th Meeting, Thursday 9 February 2023: Agenda and Minutes
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Committee on Standards in Public Life 309th Meeting, Thursday 9 February 2023: Agenda and Minutes
BEIS: spending over £25,000, July 2022
seen at 14:30, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: spending over £25,000, July 2022
Prepare for the Economic Crime Levy
seen at 14:30, 21 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Prepare for the Economic Crime Levy
Great British Railways headquarters
seen at 11:44, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Great British Railways headquarters
Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ
seen at 11:44, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ
Civil news: mental health work change for tribunal appointments
seen at 11:44, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil news: mental health work change for tribunal appointments
Latest application window opens for 2024 Countryside Stewardship agreements
seen at 11:43, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Latest application window opens for 2024 Countryside Stewardship agreements
Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act report: April 2022 to December 2022
seen at 11:30, 21 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act report: April 2022 to December 2022
Solomon Islands: a free choir concert for peace and unity
seen at 10:46, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Solomon Islands: a free choir concert for peace and unity
Guidance: Knowsley: Knowsley Probation Centre
seen at 10:43, 21 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Knowsley: Knowsley Probation Centre
Celebrating Super Women In Tech
seen at 10:39, 21 March in Justice Digital (Our copy).

As a diverse place to work, we embrace teams that are inclusive and full of incredible women! Here are just some of the career journeys that may just inspire you or someone you know to come and work here at Justice...

The Civil Service Data Challenge Final is coming soon
seen at 10:31, 21 March in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

A recap on the The Civil Service Data Challenge. 

The Data Challenge seeks ideas from civil servants on how government can improve its use of data. The competition is open to all Civil...

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Sorting Mail Items With AI
seen at 10:31, 21 March in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

This week is the Civil Service Data Challenge final - here we meet the finalists.

Team name Sorting Mail Items With AI

Meet the team Eric Everitt (founder), End of Year Team, PT Operations...

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Project Heyrick
seen at 10:31, 21 March in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

This week is the Civil Service Data Challenge final - here we meet the finalists.

Team name Project Heyrick Meet the team

In the picture we have: The idea lead, David Vinnicombe, HMRC, ...

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: LabSpace 
seen at 10:30, 21 March in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

This week is the Civil Service Data Challenge final - here we meet the finalists.

Team LabSpace Meet the team

Robbie Packer, Head of VAT Reform at HM Treasury Dan O’Donnell, Large Business Corporation...

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Child Maintenance datasets to improve compliance
seen at 10:30, 21 March in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

This week is the Civil Service Data Challenge final - here we meet the finalists.

Team Child Maintenance: Connecting datasets across government to improve levels of compliance for child maintenance...
Resilience Update (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 09:56, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden CBE MP, has today made the following statement:

Today, I can confirm that the Government has launched phase one of the Emergency...

Publication of the 5th annual report of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (Lord Sharpe of Epsom)
seen at 09:55, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce the publication of the 5th annual report of the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group. The Group provides Ministers with independent advice on matters relating to ethical issues ...

Resilience Update (Oliver Dowden)
seen at 09:55, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I can confirm that the Government has launched phase one of the Emergency Alerts system - a UK-wide capability based on Cell Broadcasting technology developed by the Cabinet Office and the Department for...

English Freeports Update (Dehenna Davison, Member, Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 09:55, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have the pleasure of announcing that Thames Freeport has received final government approval, in a massive boost to South Essex and the wider region. This is a pivotal landmark for the Freeports programme...

Ajax Payments Update (Alex Chalk)
seen at 09:54, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to provide a further update on the Ajax equipment project being delivered as part of the Armoured Cavalry programme.

The Ajax Platform

Ajax is part of our £41 billion investment...

Tenth Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee (James Cleverly)
seen at 09:53, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee will take place in London on 24 March 2023, with delegations attending in person and by video conference.

The meeting will be co-chaired by the...

Second Meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council (James Cleverly)
seen at 09:53, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council will take place in London on 24 March 2023, with delegations attending in person and by video conference.

The meeting will be ...

Help to Claim (Guy Opperman)
seen at 09:53, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that the current Help to Claim support arrangements have been extended to 31st March 2024. Help to Claim provides tailored practical support to individuals to make their Universal Credit...

UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement – Signature (Kemi Badenoch)
seen at 09:52, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the UK has signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with Ukraine to support Ukraine’s economy and post-conflict reconstruction and cement the UK’s position as a global leader in digital trade.

Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner 2021 (Rishi Sunak)
seen at 09:52, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before the House of Commons a copy of the Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson. The report covers the activities of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner...

UN HRC52: Statement on children in armed conflict
seen at 09:47, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN HRC52: Statement on children in armed conflict
UK and Israel to sign landmark agreement deepening tech, trade and security ties
seen at 09:46, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Israel to sign landmark agreement deepening tech, trade and security ties
SEPs questionnaire for SME, small-cap and mid-cap businesses
seen at 09:46, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
SEPs questionnaire for SME, small-cap and mid-cap businesses
HRC52: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
seen at 09:45, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
HRC52: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Guidance: Bath & North East Somerset: Bath Probation Office
seen at 09:43, 21 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Bath & North East Somerset: Bath Probation Office
National Social Work Week and a worldwide day of recognition
seen at 09:38, 21 March in Social work with adults (Our copy).

Our mettle has been proven

The most important week in the social work calendar has arrived. National Social Work Week, incorporating World Social Work Day, gives us an extended opportunity...

OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2023
seen at 09:30, 21 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2023
Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector
seen at 02:44, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector
Major broadband rollout for Cambridgeshire to benefit 45,000 rural homes and businesses
seen at 02:43, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Major broadband rollout for Cambridgeshire to benefit 45,000 rural homes and businesses