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13 March 2024

2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement
seen at 18:44, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement
Come and talk to RPA about FETF and FTF grants at shows during 2024
seen at 18:37, 13 March in Rural payments (Our copy).

RPA’s Grants Service team will be attending shows across the country this year and are encouraging farmers and businesses to meet them on the stand to get advice on the Farming Equipment and Technology...

Note by Counsel to the Inquiry regarding applications for restricted reporting of inquiry hearings - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 18:35, 13 March in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 13 Mar 2024. Category: Preliminary issues.
STIs through the centuries
seen at 18:31, 13 March in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

In England, data produced by the UKHSA shows that year after year new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections STIs remain high and, between 2021 and 2022, diagnoses of gonorrhoea and infectious syphilis...

ESFA Update: 13 March 2024
seen at 17:11, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 13 March 2024
Recovered appeal: land at Milton Road, Gayton, Northampton (ref: 3314266 - 13 March 2024)
seen at 17:07, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Recovered appeal: land at Milton Road, Gayton, Northampton (ref: 3314266 - 13 March 2024)
We can do more to empower women as agents of peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 17:06, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
We can do more to empower women as agents of peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Children and Armed Conflict
seen at 17:05, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Children and Armed Conflict
Government delivers further expansion of health services to former armed forces personnel
seen at 17:02, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Government delivers further expansion of health services to former armed forces personnel
Chief executive's stakeholder message - Addressing the vet workforce challenges
seen at 16:52, 13 March in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

This week I gave evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) about the implications of vet shortages in the UK.

This includes Official Veterinarians...

FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 11 March 2024
seen at 16:35, 13 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 11 March 2024
Response to FOI request about unconscious bias training
seen at 16:33, 13 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Response to FOI request about unconscious bias training
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: supporting documents
seen at 16:30, 13 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: supporting documents
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Violence against Children
seen at 15:10, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Violence against Children
Each week we prove that we will continue to support Ukraine and condemn Russia’s invasion: UK Statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:07, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Each week we prove that we will continue to support Ukraine and condemn Russia’s invasion: UK Statement to the OSCE
Recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection
seen at 15:05, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection
Major humanitarian push as 150 tonnes of UK aid enters Gaza
seen at 15:04, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Major humanitarian push as 150 tonnes of UK aid enters Gaza
£35 million boost for British semiconductor scientists and businesses on international chip research
seen at 15:03, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
£35 million boost for British semiconductor scientists and businesses on international chip research
International Labour Organization Governing Body: UK Statement
seen at 15:00, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
International Labour Organization Governing Body: UK Statement
Stakeholder workshops in East Marine Plan area
seen at 15:00, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Stakeholder workshops in East Marine Plan area
New social care report reflects what the public is telling us
seen at 14:58, 13 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Our chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.
Young Carers’ Action Day
seen at 14:55, 13 March in Civil Service (Our copy).
Young Carers’ Action Day – 13 March 2024

Rebecca Sudworth, Deputy Civil Service Carers’ Lead, talks about the experiences of Civil Service young carers.

13 March 2024 is Young Carers Action Day and this...

Ensuring the safe and effective use of AI in the Department for Business and Trade
seen at 14:50, 13 March in Digital trade (Our copy).

Sarah Livermore

Here at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) we have a wealth of experience in developing ‘AI-powered’ digital products and services. This involves long-established machine...

STEM outreach: Intellectual Property Office
seen at 14:47, 13 March in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
STEM outreach: Intellectual Property Office
Launching the Lived Experience in Policymaking Guide: Reflections on the principles, behaviours, and mindsets that underpin lived experience work
seen at 14:43, 13 March in Policy Lab (Our copy).

Lived experience refers to knowledge acquired through direct, first-hand and personal experience. In policymaking this usually involves people who experience a particular policy or issue in their...

What to expect from an inspection - a Food Safety Officer tells us
seen at 14:40, 13 March in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

We spoke to Lucy, a Food Safety Officer from Bath and North East Somerset Council to find out what food businesses can expect from a local authority inspection.

This...

SMA ISE clinical pathway expert sub-group meets for first time
seen at 14:34, 13 March in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

Regular readers of this blog will know that the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is reviewing the case for newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

This work has 2 main strands...

Funding Service Design: Using content design to reduce the burden on applicants
seen at 14:34, 13 March in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

In September 2022, I started on a new project as a content designer in the Funding Service Design team, where the aim was to:

create an easy-to-use experience for applicants and assessors   bring...
DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2023
seen at 14:31, 13 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2023
DHSC: spending over £500, December 2023
seen at 14:31, 13 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £500, December 2023
British Council framework document
seen at 14:30, 13 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
British Council framework document
Great British Nuclear (GBN) data protection policy
seen at 14:30, 13 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Great British Nuclear (GBN) data protection policy
Analysis in Government Month 24
seen at 11:46, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Analysis in Government Month 24
New research to develop vaccines against deadly henipaviruses 
seen at 11:44, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New research to develop vaccines against deadly henipaviruses 
WCAG 2.2 Detective Skills
seen at 11:41, 13 March in Accessibility in government (Our copy).

Whispers of a new ‘WCAG 2.2’ web accessibility standard flutter between coworkers, within and across the UK government. For teams working on services, the message carries an element of mystery. ...

Commission on Professional Practical Experience launches call for evidence and announces further Commissioners
seen at 11:35, 13 March in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

Today ARB’s independent Commission on professional practical experience (PPE) in architecture has launched its call for evidence. The Commission is seeking evidence to support its investigation into the challenges...

CMA frees hundreds more leaseholders from costly contract terms
seen at 10:48, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA frees hundreds more leaseholders from costly contract terms
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:47, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2024 to 2025
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2024 to 2025 full-time tuition fee only students
seen at 10:47, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2024 to 2025 full-time tuition fee only students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2024 to 2025 full-time tuition fee only students
seen at 10:47, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2024 to 2025 full-time tuition fee only students
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2024 to 2025 full-time students
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2024 to 2025 full-time students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2024 to 2025 full-time students
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2024 to 2025 full-time students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2024 to 2025 full-time students
seen at 10:45, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2024 to 2025 full-time students
Form: Change of circumstances form for tuition fee only students
seen at 10:44, 13 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Change of circumstances form for tuition fee only students
Evaluating the impact of BII industries, technology and services (ITS) portfolio
seen at 10:30, 13 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Evaluating the impact of BII industries, technology and services (ITS) portfolio
Receipt of reports on anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay)
seen at 09:59, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer KC MP:

Today I can...

Intercepting authorised push payment fraud (Bim Afolami, Member, Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:57, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this devastating crime. According to UK Finance, in the first half of 2023 alone, there were 116,324 cases...

Receipt of reports on anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group (Lucy Frazer)
seen at 09:57, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I can confirm that I have received reports from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and from Ofcom on merger situations involving Telegraph Media Group Ltd (TMG). These reports were provided in ...

REMA Second Consultation (Claire Coutinho)
seen at 09:55, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

After a period of unprecedented disruption and change, our energy sector is now poised to seize the opportunities of the energy transition. We have become the first major economy in the world to halve our emissions...

Helping police redact sensitive information in media files
seen at 09:45, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Helping police redact sensitive information in media files
Press release: Collaborative project safely disposing of over 1,000 drums of radioactive waste completes
seen at 09:44, 13 March in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Collaborative project safely disposing of over 1,000 drums of radioactive waste completes
The fascinating realm of Defence Science and Technology
seen at 09:36, 13 March in Strategic Command (Our copy).

Louise Davies shares how her role helps enhance capabilities across Defence.

 

Interviewer: Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role?

Louise: I am Louise Davies...

Government response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s study: Reducing the risk of surface water flooding
seen at 09:30, 13 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s study: Reducing the risk of surface water flooding
UK signs trade pact with second biggest US state – Texas
seen at 02:50, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK signs trade pact with second biggest US state – Texas
Wrongful Post Office convictions to be quashed through landmark legislation: 13 March 2024
seen at 02:49, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Wrongful Post Office convictions to be quashed through landmark legislation: 13 March 2024
Urgent call to smokes to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day
seen at 02:47, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Urgent call to smokes to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day
Planning for climate impacts falls short once again
seen at 02:44, 13 March in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

February 2024 was the warmest on record. In the UK, it was the fourth wettest February ever recorded. Climate change is now bringing major challenges to the UK, but the CCC’s assessment of the Government’...

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