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Video: how to give better feedback on FMP consultations
Start with the summary, but key detail is in the full FMP and papers. This MMO video shows how to write consultation responses that make a difference.
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Could 'fridge-free' vaccines transform global immunisation?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half of all vaccines produced worldwide never reach the people who need them. The reason? They lose their effectiveness before they can be used. Most vaccines must be kept cold from the moment …
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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half a million children out of poverty.
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Reasonableness in licensing – updated approach
In June 2021, OFSI published a blogpost, “Reasonableness in licensing”, which set out how we assess “reasonableness” when considering licence applications under UK financial sanctions regimes. This blogpost, “Reasonableness in licensing – updated approach”, updates that guidance and applies across all UK financial sanctions …
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From nervous to knowledgeable: training teachers on AI
Georgia Aspinox talks about using DfE's AI in education materials to train student teachers and support schools.
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How GDS and DWP worked together to improve GOV.UK One Login
Natalie Jones OBE and Cheryl Stevens MBE explain how their teams are joining up to make proving your identity online simpler, giving you more ways to access government services.
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The Education Estates Strategy: what it means for your school
The government has published its Education Estates Strategy - a 10-year plan which aims to renew, modernise and future‑proof schools and colleges across England. Backed by £38 billion in education capital investment between 2025-26 and 2029-30, the strategy sets out …
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 7
A DIY gadget that takes the danger out of drilling and a specialist range of skincare - just two of the pitches tempting the Dragons this week.
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Celebrating International Women's Day
🌟 Celebrating International Women’s Week: Spotlight on Natasha Edwards, The Garlic Farm (Isle of Wight) As part of International Women’s Week, we're delighted to celebrate a remarkable leader within the Isle of Wight’s rural and agrifood community: Natasha Edwards of …
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Celebrating International Women's Day
🌟 Introducing Adriana Santos, Head of International at The Tracklement Company Limited | B Corp 🌟 In continuation of hashtag#InternationalWomensDay, we’re delighted to highlight Adriana and her team as recipients of the King’s Award. Thank you, Adriana, for sharing your …
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Managing Director of Gibson Games, Kate Gibson, shares her experience of receiving the King's Award for Sustainability, as part of her family-run business. ⭐ What does receiving a King’s Award mean to you and your organisation? It’s a huge honour …
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Celebrating International Women's Day
🌟 Introducing Sophie Costello, Director at Costello Medical 🌟We’re delighted to celebrate Sophie and the Costello Medical team on their achievement as King’s Award recipients. ⭐ 1. What does receiving a King’s Award mean to you and your organisation? Receiving …
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Celebrating International Women's Day
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)'s CEO, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE shares her incredible and inspiring experience of receiving the King's Award for Enterprise and her journey as a woman in business. 💜 ⭐ 1. What does receiving a King’s Award …
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Celebrating International Women's Day
🌟 International Women’s Day: Celebrating Innovation, Representation and the Power of Women’s Voices, with Naomi R. Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Flare Audio. 💫 Their King's Award recognises their unique breakthrough product, Calmer; an in-ear device that reduces stress from annoying …
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Why we're consulting on recognition criteria for new qualifications
Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the government is introducing 3 new types of qualification for post-16 learners. Ofqual has launched a consultation on the criteria that awarding organisations must meet to be recognised to deliver these new qualifications. This blog explains what we're proposing and why.
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Fake toner, real trouble: protect your printers from counterfeits
Counterfeit ink and toner cartridges can be poor quality and can cause serious problems, especially for small businesses.
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FSA Board to discuss latest developments on SPS agreement at March meeting
Cymraeg We’ve just published the papers for the next FSA Board meeting, which is being held on Wednesday 25 March in Weymouth. We’ll be covering a range of subjects, from future food regulation to the latest picture on foodborne disease. We will also be discussing recent developments on the FSA’s …
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Fair Futures for Young Carers
Wednesday 11th March 2026 marked Young Carers Action Day an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about young carers. These are children and young people who provide crucial, unpaid care and support to family members, often due to a relative's illness, …
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Early years resources, information and updates
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find all the information you need from us so that you can focus on the children you educate and care for. This blog explains some of the resources …
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New pilot to help councils identify and support residents at risk to vulnerability earlier
Local Digital is pleased to share an update on the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) and Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standards. New pilots with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council will test the adoption of these data standards, and identify vulnerability earlier, more consistently and more effectively.
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FMP consultation webinar recordings to help you have your say
Our new videos explain the draft FMPs in a clear, simple way. Watch before joining an in-person event or sending in your consultation response.
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It started with a Quiz: Discovering a Different Kind of Strength
For a long time, I worried that I didn’t have a clear passion or a perfectly mapped out career plan. It felt like everyone else knew exactly where they were heading and I didn’t. What I have learned over time …
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Power in partnerships to shut down waste criminals
When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them that I help the Environment Agency fight waste crime. I work in a team of waste crime engagement specialists covering the whole of England and our role …
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UKHSA Knowledge and Library Service (KLS) Alpha assessment
Read about the alpha assessment Knowledge and Library service from UKHSA.
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Strengthening business support through user-centred, evidence-led collaboration
How our Digital, Data and Technology team's first Co-Lab collaborated with policy and Local Business Support teams across DBT to make policy and services more user-centred and effective.
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UK NSC consults on antenatal screening for hepatitis C virus
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to antenatal screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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How we consider complaints about schools
Leaders, local authorities, parents and carers frequently ask about how we deal with complaints about a school. When we receive a complaint, we never rush to inspect. In this blog, I’ll explain the processes that we follow when deciding whether to inspect a school. If a parent has a concern about their child’s school, they should first go through …
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Discharge - what works
It can feel like adult social care is seen nationally by the media and others through the lens of ‘discharge’ and ‘flow’. When I was President of ADASS, I remember waking up to the radio one morning to a story where the lack of social care capacity was blamed for acute pressures. I got in touch with the speaker to set the record straight. Since then, the conversation has shifted. There's a greater …
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Introducing Explore: helping local councils make better decisions for people and places
Local authorities make a wide range of decisions that shape how places grow and how communities thrive, often working across complex systems and competing priorities. To support this, Natural England and partners have developed Explore: a practical framework that brings …
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Beyond the Reef: Exploring the Underwater Offshore Banks of the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are renowned for their clear waters and vibrant near shore coral reefs, yet far offshore lie little‑explored underwater banks and deep sea habitats. Over 12 days onboard the RRS James Cook, eight scientists from the Cayman Islands …
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Anti-Muslim Hostility Definition
Muslims in the UK are facing rising hostility and discrimination, with almost half of religious hate crimes targeted at Muslims, this is at a record level. Many in the Muslim community feel unsafe, unheard, or unsure whether the hostility they face …
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Coverage of cohesion action plan
Yesterday, Secretary of State Steve Reed announced the government’s new cohesion action plan, Protecting What Matters, outlining a comprehensive approach to building stronger, more cohesive communities across the country. There has been widespread coverage of the announcement, with Press Association …
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Stakeholders provide valuable feedback on evidence for screening for coeliac disease in adults
Stakeholder responses will help shape more in-depth work that the UK NSC plans to commission on screening for coeliac disease.
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Authorised veterinary medicines and the flexibility of the prescribing cascade
VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain
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What’s changing – paper forms
We’re continuing our work to modernise and simplify the way customers interact with the IPO. As part of this, we’re making a number of changes to our patent paper forms.
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Home Office Digital: A new name for a new chapter
‘Putting digital at the core of everything we do’. Our Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer, Rob Thompson, sets out how our name change and rebrand reflects our purpose and ambition for the future.
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New V levels and post-16 qualifications explained
We’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions. From 2027, new V levels will be introduced to provide clarity to young people on their post-16 learning options. These …
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Staying ahead of emerging threats: insights from Oropouche
Preparing for future health threats starts long before a virus makes the headlines. That’s why UKHSA works with partners around the world to study emerging pathogens and identify key gaps in knowledge and research. Our work on Oropouche, just one …
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How Biodiversity Net Gain helps people and places thrive
By Greg Shaw, Senior Officer – Biodiversity Net Gain (Strategic Solutions and Biodiversity Net Gain Team). Across England, many communities face depleted green spaces and health inequalities. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) can offer a clear link between development, wellbeing and …
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Have your say on mandatory animal health and welfare proposals
We're consulting on proposed mandatory animal health and welfare rules for cattle, sheep and pig farms, covering yearly vet visits, flock and herd plans and disease control programmes. The consultation closes on 18 May. A one hour webinar on 2 April at 11am will help you prepare your response.