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07 August 2023

Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
seen at 21:42, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Paul Sweeney appointed as Interim Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
seen at 18:46, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Paul Sweeney appointed as Interim Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 4
seen at 18:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 4
Forensic Science Regulator 2023 conference: questions and answers
seen at 18:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Forensic Science Regulator 2023 conference: questions and answers
Government Chemist contribution to SFN+ conference
seen at 18:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Chemist contribution to SFN+ conference
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
seen at 16:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
18-month suspended sentence for bogus immigration adviser
seen at 16:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
18-month suspended sentence for bogus immigration adviser
AAIB Job Opportunity: Digital Content and Publications Officer
seen at 16:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
AAIB Job Opportunity: Digital Content and Publications Officer
Secretary of State hails 'incredible' work of K9 Search and Rescue Team
seen at 16:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State hails 'incredible' work of K9 Search and Rescue Team
Perseids and planets: the night sky in August
seen at 16:36, 7 August in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

With the Milky Way overhead, Saturn at its brightest, a very exciting meteor shower and the chance to see noctilucent clouds, August is the perfect month for some nights of stargazing!

Look high overhead...

UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2023
seen at 16:31, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2023
EM on an EU regulation to amend the principal VAT directive
seen at 16:30, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on an EU regulation to amend the principal VAT directive
Take a peek at the Government Campus
seen at 16:30, 7 August in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).
What is the Government Campus?

The aim of the Government Campus is to help all civil servants build the skills, knowledge and networks they need to serve the government now and in the future.

The Government...

Natalie Daniels appointed as a Board Member to Sport England
seen at 14:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Natalie Daniels appointed as a Board Member to Sport England
New Permanent Secretary appointed to Northern Ireland Office
seen at 14:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
New Permanent Secretary appointed to Northern Ireland Office
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
seen at 14:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
AAIB Job Opportunity: Operations Officer
seen at 14:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
AAIB Job Opportunity: Operations Officer
Art from Wales and the Midlands to be showcased around the world
seen at 14:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Art from Wales and the Midlands to be showcased around the world
Taxi driver’s attacker jailed after court intervenes
seen at 14:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Taxi driver’s attacker jailed after court intervenes
Introducing You To...
seen at 14:37, 7 August in Rural payments (Our copy).

Hello, I’m Vaneshree and I work on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Pilot, based in Worcester. I help to resolve queries from land managers and agents, as well as processing applications and monitoring...

The blurring of boundaries between goods and services: what is the future for trade remedies?
seen at 14:31, 7 August in Trade Remedies Authority (Our copy).

In today’s age of economic digitisation, we live in a world that is not only more interconnected than ever, but also increasingly dominated by trade in services. Undoubtedly, this poses both challenges...

Cabinet Office Evaluation Strategy
seen at 14:30, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Cabinet Office Evaluation Strategy
SIA Board meeting, 11 May 2023
seen at 14:30, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SIA Board meeting, 11 May 2023
Supporting the delivery of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
seen at 14:30, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Supporting the delivery of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
Guidance: HMPPS National Health and Safety Arrangements for First and Emergency Aid Policy Framework
seen at 11:41, 7 August in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: HMPPS National Health and Safety Arrangements for First and Emergency Aid Policy Framework
Draft regulations: Alcoholic Products (Excise Duty) Regulations
seen at 11:30, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft regulations: Alcoholic Products (Excise Duty) Regulations
Commissioner's letter of resignation
seen at 10:43, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Commissioner's letter of resignation
Appointment: Investigatory Powers Tribunal Judicial Members
seen at 10:41, 7 August in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

His Majesty the King has appointed Mrs Justice Farbey and Mr Justice Johnson as Judicial Members of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), with effect from 7 August 2023. The appointment will be for a five...

The science behind life-saving vaccines
seen at 10:30, 7 August in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

UKHSA recently published a new Strategic Plan setting out how we will prepare for future health threats, respond to threats around us now and build health security capability.

One of our...

Launch of Alderney Occupied website
seen at 09:52, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Launch of Alderney Occupied website
The Coronation Medal - eligibility criteria for Ministry of Defence employees
seen at 09:51, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The Coronation Medal - eligibility criteria for Ministry of Defence employees
UKHSA unveils VDEC in ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities
seen at 09:50, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UKHSA unveils VDEC in ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities
One year on: Cefas generates new tools and evidence to support marine natural capital programme
seen at 09:44, 7 August in Marine Science (Our copy).

Heather Wilde/Unsplash

Natural capital refers to parts of the natural environment, such as forests, fisheries, rivers, biodiversity, land and minerals, that provide valuable goods and services to society...

Disability, health and social security: the importance of effective scrutiny
seen at 09:43, 7 August in Social Security Advisory Committee (Our copy).

As I move on from being part of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) I’m doing a little reflecting. SSAC may not be the highest profile body – its activities are technical and detailed...

Consultation opens on use of digital pathology in breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening 
seen at 09:38, 7 August in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is consulting on the use of digital pathology in the analysis of cancer screening samples.

We are consulting on whether providers and commissioners ...

100 Days Mission: UK specific report for 2022
seen at 09:36, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
100 Days Mission: UK specific report for 2022
Unique Customer Record Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
seen at 09:36, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Unique Customer Record Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
Single Customer Account Accounting Officer Assessment
seen at 09:35, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Single Customer Account Accounting Officer Assessment
Use of digital pathology in analysis of cancer screening samples
seen at 09:30, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Use of digital pathology in analysis of cancer screening samples
Delivering government innovation with Evidence House
seen at 02:30, 7 August in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

Led by the 10 Downing Street Data Science team (10DS), Evidence House is a new initiative that aims to radically upskill civil servants in data science, development and AI whilst delivering fresh insights...

One Big Thing: data upskilling for all civil servants
seen at 02:30, 7 August in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

One Big Thing is a new annual initiative for civil servants to take shared action each year around a reform priority. The focus for 2023 is data upskilling, with all civil servants undertaking a day’s...

How the Civil Service is changing to deliver better services for all
seen at 02:30, 7 August in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

A Modern Civil Service is our vision of a skilled, innovative and ambitious Civil Service equipped for the future. Over the last two years we’ve made good progress on this, but there’s still more...

BNG: what’s happened and what’s coming next
seen at 02:30, 7 August in Environment (Our copy).

Aerial landscape view of homes on an English housing estate - Getty

Here in the Defra Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) team, we’ve likened BNG to a baby elephant! It’s big, complex and needs a herd to nurture...

Working in Land Use: interview with Land Use Divisional Director, Rachel Fisher
seen at 02:30, 7 August in Environment (Our copy).

Rachel Fisher, Defra's Land Use Policy Divisional Director

What is land use policy, what does it mean for England and what do policy makers do day to day? We sat down with the Land Use Policy Team...

10 actions local planning authorities can take to prepare for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
seen at 02:30, 7 August in Environment (Our copy).

A sunset on Ilkley moor this summer

With BNG round the corner, we’ve put together suggested actions, to help LPAs prepare ahead of November.

We've put these together based on feedback from local...