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25 July 2023

Update on packaging reforms to help drive down inflation
seen at 20:42, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Update on packaging reforms to help drive down inflation
The Wagner group has not and cannot deliver long-term security in West Africa: UK statement at the Security Council
seen at 18:43, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
The Wagner group has not and cannot deliver long-term security in West Africa: UK statement at the Security Council
Drones, festivals, and coding competitions – an update on DVLA’s STEM programme
seen at 18:38, 25 July in Inside DVLA (Our copy).

Through our science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) volunteer programme, DVLA supports the next generation by encouraging interest in IT and STEM subjects in communities and schools across Wales...

Honour stories: social care's power of change
seen at 18:36, 25 July in Social care (Our copy).

I am incredibly humbled and honoured to have been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for my contributions to personalisation, disability, social care, and health policy. This blog is...

Where there’s a digital skill, there’s a way…
seen at 18:36, 25 July in Social care (Our copy).

"[There is] a consensus among registered managers and other groups that there are gaps in the digital skills of the workforce." [Image created by freepik.com]

Confidence boost

When technology is...

Whitehaven Harbour secures seventh 'Seabin' to capture marine waste
seen at 16:57, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Whitehaven Harbour secures seventh 'Seabin' to capture marine waste
An eel-y good solution
seen at 16:57, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
An eel-y good solution
Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties
seen at 16:57, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties
Advance BPS payments to be issued to farmers
seen at 16:56, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Advance BPS payments to be issued to farmers
Sellafield Ltd Supply Chain 2022/23 Review
seen at 16:43, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Sellafield Ltd Supply Chain 2022/23 Review
DCMS: Special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings Q1 2023
seen at 16:41, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: Special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings Q1 2023
DCMS: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings Q1 2023
seen at 16:39, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings Q1 2023
DCMS: Senior officials' expenses, hospitality, meetings Q1 2023
seen at 16:38, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: Senior officials' expenses, hospitality, meetings Q1 2023
DLUHC framework documents
seen at 16:37, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DLUHC framework documents
Northern Ireland Environment Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023
seen at 16:35, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Northern Ireland Environment Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023
Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation Annual Report And Accounts 2022-2023
seen at 16:33, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation Annual Report And Accounts 2022-2023
Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023
DWP business appointment rules advice, January to March 2023
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP business appointment rules advice, January to March 2023
FOI release: Chief Executive Officer salary
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI release: Chief Executive Officer salary
Increasing planning fees and performance: technical consultation
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Increasing planning fees and performance: technical consultation
Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: call for evidence
seen at 16:30, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: call for evidence
Operational reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project consenting process
seen at 16:30, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Operational reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project consenting process
Illicit financing co-ordination: UK-Australia joint statement
seen at 14:54, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Illicit financing co-ordination: UK-Australia joint statement
Millions of children get access to life-saving defibrillators
seen at 14:53, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Millions of children get access to life-saving defibrillators
Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future
seen at 14:53, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future
The use and harms of Cumyl-PeGaClone
seen at 14:52, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
The use and harms of Cumyl-PeGaClone
Caring about social care
seen at 14:51, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Caring about social care
Russia’s attacks on Odesa are abhorrent: UK Statement to the OSCE
seen at 14:51, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s attacks on Odesa are abhorrent: UK Statement to the OSCE
Guidance: How interest is calculated - Plan 5
seen at 14:50, 25 July in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: How interest is calculated - Plan 5
Helping you to carry out realistic mock driving tests
seen at 14:47, 25 July in Despatch for driver and rider trainers (Our copy).

Last Friday (21 July 2023) marked 13 months to the day since we first published guidance to help you carry out realistic mock driving tests for your pupils.

We’ve been really encouraged ...

Dr Collin Willson (Member of Royal College Veterinary Surgeons – MRCVS) wins RCVS Impact Award.
seen at 14:46, 25 July in Government Vets (Our copy).

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has long been proud of all of its vets and the vital work they do. The challenge has been that this work protecting public health, animal health & welfare and underpinning...

How many mussels in Morecambe Bay? Understanding the value of mudflats and sandflats for birds, humans, and the ecosystems we share
seen at 14:44, 25 July in Natural England (Our copy).

By Louise Whatley, Marine Ecology Specialist and Elizabeth Mitchell, Senior Advisor for Engagement and Impact 

As summer sets in in earnest, millions of us will head to the coast. In between dropping our...

Care plans with added technology
seen at 14:42, 25 July in Social work with adults (Our copy).

Lyn Romeo: I have been working with Tommy Reay-Henderson over the last year or so, supporting social work practice to make the most of digital skills and technology-enabled care and support. We want people to...

UKHSA strategic plan: Addressing health threats, saving lives, protecting livelihoods
seen at 14:37, 25 July in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Wherever we look - locally, nationally, internationally - hazards to our health are all around us.

Health threats have shaped human history, but the world has always fought back, whether that’s...

Advertising and labelling unauthorised veterinary medicines manufactured for use under the cascade (Extemporaneous Preparations)
seen at 14:36, 25 July in Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Our copy).

Lee Grist, Head of Distribution and Supply, and James Garrity from our Legislation Office explain what manufacturers can and can’t do when advertising and labelling extemporaneous preparations (also known...

Transforming for a Digital Future - one year update
seen at 14:34, 25 July in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

Whether it’s applying for a driving licence, claiming your state pension or applying for child benefit, people interact with government services at some of the most significant times in their lives - and for ...

UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group July 2023 meeting summary
seen at 14:33, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group July 2023 meeting summary
Active Travel England's corporate plan 2023 to 2025
seen at 14:33, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Active Travel England's corporate plan 2023 to 2025
SIA rules and training about ejecting customers from the premises
seen at 14:33, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SIA rules and training about ejecting customers from the premises
Use of bodycams by Rother District Council employees
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Use of bodycams by Rother District Council employees
SIA telephony contract
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SIA telephony contract
UK Space Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2022 - 2023
seen at 14:30, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Space Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2022 - 2023
OPSS Data Strategy 2022-2025
seen at 14:30, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
OPSS Data Strategy 2022-2025
Archive Service Accreditation Panel latest awards
seen at 11:43, 25 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Following a recent Archive Service Accreditation Panel, the following archive services have been awarded accreditation:

Carmarthenshire Archives Institution of Engineering and Technology National Museum ...
News story: SLC Launches a Nationwide Search for Students and Alumni to Join Customer Panel
seen at 11:42, 25 July in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: SLC Launches a Nationwide Search for Students and Alumni to Join Customer Panel
News story: Funding boost for specialist victim support services
seen at 11:41, 25 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Funding boost for specialist victim support services
Transparency Spend over £500 for financial year 2023-24
seen at 11:30, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Transparency Spend over £500 for financial year 2023-24
Charities investigated over poor financial management
seen at 10:48, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Charities investigated over poor financial management
CMA takes action against Nationwide for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
seen at 10:48, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA takes action against Nationwide for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
CMA takes action against TSB for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
seen at 10:47, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA takes action against TSB for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
CMA takes action against HSBC for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
seen at 10:47, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA takes action against HSBC for breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order
FCDO Statement: Israel Judicial Reforms
seen at 10:47, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
FCDO Statement: Israel Judicial Reforms
Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country
seen at 10:46, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country
PM call with the President of Ukraine: 25 July 2023
seen at 10:46, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with the President of Ukraine: 25 July 2023
Consultation on the consumer standards
seen at 10:30, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on the consumer standards
Munda International Airport making great progress: Thomas Coward
seen at 09:48, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Munda International Airport making great progress: Thomas Coward
UKHSA launches new strategy to tackle national and global health hazards
seen at 09:48, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UKHSA launches new strategy to tackle national and global health hazards
Consultation on changes to official statistics on independent schools
seen at 09:47, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Consultation on changes to official statistics on independent schools
RSH proposes new standards to protect social housing tenants
seen at 09:47, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
RSH proposes new standards to protect social housing tenants
Guidance: Fosse Way Prison
seen at 09:44, 25 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Fosse Way Prison
Why it’s important for me to make time for self-care
seen at 09:41, 25 July in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

On International Self-Care Day Sarah Hoy explores what self-care means to her, and considers how each of us can try to improve our health.

International Self-Care Day is an annual opportunity to...

School uniform: How much does it cost and what financial support is available
seen at 09:40, 25 July in The Education Hub (Our copy).

School uniforms provide a sense of belonging for students. They are helpful in developing a good learning environment and can help build the character of a school.

They can also reduce peer pressure...

Defibrillators: All state schools now have lifesaving equipment
seen at 09:39, 25 July in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Having access to defibrillators in schools drastically increases the chance of pupils, teachers and visitors surviving a cardiac arrest.

Teachers and pupils across the country can be reassured ...

Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology grants: help shape the next round
seen at 09:35, 25 July in Farming (Our copy).

Alison Day

In March, we took another step forward on the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway by launching the first round of the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology grant.

Funding applications now open for high-growth agri-tech businesses
seen at 09:35, 25 July in Farming (Our copy).

Photo credit: Budimir Jevtic Adobe Stock

Earlier this month we announced the £5 million Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition with Innovate UK. We are pleased...

UKHSA strategic plan 2023 to 2026
seen at 09:30, 25 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKHSA strategic plan 2023 to 2026
New rules crack down on illegal ads and protect children online
seen at 02:43, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).
New rules crack down on illegal ads and protect children online
New justice reforms to free up vital court capacity
seen at 02:42, 25 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
New justice reforms to free up vital court capacity
Update on the evaluative rollout of NIPT in England
seen at 02:31, 25 July in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

On 1 June 2021, following a positive UK NSC recommendation, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) was added to the existing NHS screening programme for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and ...

Plan-making reforms: consultation on implementation
seen at 02:30, 25 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Plan-making reforms: consultation on implementation