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Schools white paper: What parents need to know about changes to the SEND system
Changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system have been announced, as part of the schools white paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving.
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Flat owners gain new right to request faster broadband as leasehold shake‑up moves another step closer ✨
Millions of flat owners are another step closer to fairer home ownership, as desperately needed leasehold and commonhold reforms head to Parliament. Now the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill has been confirmed in the King’s Speech, plans to overhaul the outdated leasehold system are no longer drafts - they are on their way to becoming real …
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National Plant Health Week: protecting the green foundations of our lives
This week (11-17 May) is National Plant health week, and we are celebrating our plant health heroes. Read this post to find out the importance of this work and the networks which are key to plant health protection.
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Innovating for better bTB surveillance: how collaboration is shaping the future of calliper technology
Could modernising a century-old calliper transform bovine TB testing? Collaboration reveals how precision tools, digital data and smarter design could reshape accuracy, consistency and future surveillance success.
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Supporting the return of white‑tailed eagles to Exmoor
By Roxanne Gardiner, Senior Officer, Natural England Wildlife Licensing Service and Olivia Beatty, Higher Officer, Wessex Area Team Natural England has issued a licence enabling the next phase of white-tailed eagle reintroductions in southern England, permitting the release of up …
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From data gaps to decisions: Qualitative climate scenario analysis
Mind the (data) gap. Qualitative climate scenario analysis can help public sector organisations understand risks and build resilience when the data needed for robust quantification is limited.
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Farmer Collaboration Fund: webinar for potential delivery partners
On 19 May, we’re hosting a webinar for those interested in becoming delivery partners for the Farmer Collaboration Fund.
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What early language intervention taught me
Sallie Wood, at teaching assistant at Henleaze Infants School, shares how delivering the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) programme has become one of the most rewarding parts of her role.
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Progress stalls on post-implementation reviews
Departments need to compete new PIRs on time as well as managing the backlog.
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What you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship
We are monitoring and providing public health advice about an outbreak of hantavirus linked to the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. Sadly, 3 foreign nationals have died in connection with the outbreak, however, the risk to the public is very low as hantavirus is not spread through everyday social contact.
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Why the FSA is stepping up to counter food misinformation and disinformation
Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, introduces our new campaign to tackle misinformation and disinformation about food.
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Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use
Although supply remains stable, we know higher fertiliser prices and market volatility are making it harder for you to plan and budget. In this post, we’ll share tools and tips to help you plan nutrient use with more confidence.
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ISE of newborn screening for SMA set to begin in England from October 2026
The in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in NHS services in England is set to start from October 2026, the latest SMA ISE Partnership Board meeting was told.
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DBT Data Challenge 2026: From ideas to impact
How DBT colleagues with all levels of experience turned simple ideas into working prototypes within a week, demonstrating the energy and creativity within Digital, Data and Technology.
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Are you staying up to date with HM Land Registry?
Join the thousands of conveyancers and other property professionals who have signed up to HM Land Registry’s free monthly newsletters.
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Coordinating regulation for major infrastructure: Lead Environmental Regulator pilots
The LER programme is currently being tested across a small number of projects to learn what works, identify where improvements are needed and inform any longer-term implementation. This blog sets out what the Lead Environmental Regulator approach involves, introduces each EA-led pilot currently underway, and shares early reflections on what we are learning.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: how to take action
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year is 'Take Action'. While raising awareness about mental health is important, this year focuses on the practical steps we can all take to support our own wellbeing and …
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International Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating Nurses in Adult Social Care
A message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy
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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act: what parents need to know
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act introduces a wide variety of measures to help children and families, from the cost of living and school reform to home education to safeguarding. But how will this impact your family? Find out here. What …
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Changes to the driving test booking rules: our webinar and Q&A recap
Questions and answers from the 7 May webinar focusing on the upcoming changes to the driving test booking service on 12 May.
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Leading with heart: Rozina’s career pathway from courtrooms to classrooms
From law partner to classroom practitioner, Rozina Butt's career change was driven by a commitment to service and the power of seeing yourself reflected in leadership. She shares the challenges she encountered and the impact she has had on pupils' lives.
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Get involved with Digital Accessibility Week 2026
Digital Accessibility Week 2026 is a cross-government online event taking place from Monday 18 ending on Thursday 21 May which is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
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New Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition now open
A new Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition is now open for applications. £5 million in government grant funding is available to attract private investment and support businesses developing near-commercial, on-farm innovations.
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From nearly quitting to leading change: Omar’s journey in education
From a challenging start as a newly qualified teacher to headship, Omar shares what sustained him and how his experience shapes his approach to inclusive school leadership
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UK NSC consults on use of artificial intelligence in the diabetic eye screening programme
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to the use of automated grading using AI in the diabetic eye screening programme.
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Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship
Asma Baig reflects on her path from law graduate to school leader. She discusses maternity leave, missed promotions, and the power of representation.
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The challenges of doing research with internal users
DfE internal research working group The internal research working group In 2025, a group of Department for Education user researchers formed a working group to find better ways to approach internal user research. The group is made up of user …
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Marking 10 years of OFSI: partnership, progress and the future of financial sanctions
What does a decade of UK Financial Sanctions look like in practice? At the end of April, to mark its 10th anniversary, OFSI hosted an international conference on sanctions, bringing together partners and stakeholders from across UK government, industry and international allies including the EU, US, Ukraine, …
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UK NSC consults on screening for depression in adults
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to screening for depression in adults.
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Celebrating 10 years of our ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign: how simple actions protect our trees
Becki Cadd, Biosecurity and Awareness Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how 10 years on, the ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign continues to help protect our woodlands and forests from pests and diseases.
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One Year of Defence Cyber Certification: Building Stronger Cyber Resilience Together
On 8 May, we proudly mark the first anniversary of the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme - an important milestone in strengthening cyber resilience of UK businesses. Developed in partnership with UK Defence, DCC is an organisation wide cyber security certification that provides trusted assurance of a supplier’s cyber resilience. Over the …
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White stork, black stork and other vagrant bird species
By Jeremy Sabel and Matt Heydon Natural England’s Species Recovery & Reintroductions Team Projects involving the release of white stork Ciconia ciconia capture the public imagination. If fairy tales are to be believed, white storks bring good luck and deliver …
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Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future
Today, as the nation pauses to reflect on the 81st anniversary of VE Day, the Going Forward Into Employment (GFIE) team joins the country in honouring the courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of those who secured peace in Europe. VE …
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Consultation reminder: animal health and welfare mandatory measures
This is a reminder that the consultation will close on 18 May at 23:59. If you have not yet responded, we encourage you to share your views before the deadline.
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Media coverage on enforcement undertakings
Recent, entirely misleading coverage by Channel 4 claims that the Environment Agency has prioritised the use of enforcement undertakings, rather than criminal prosecutions, against water companies for serious pollution incidents. We completely reject this characterisation. Enforcement undertakings represent one of …
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Patterns for places
Designer, Natasha Trotman, writes about how patterns can build citizen trust in local places.
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My Landing in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
If you’d asked me a couple of years ago where I’d end up, I probably would’ve said something firmly within finance. I studied Accounting at university and went straight into corporate tax. It made sense at the time. It was structured, well understood, and a solid place to start building a career.
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Technology adoption is not about technology. It is about people.
Across the Ministry of Justice, thousands of colleagues are doing some of the hardest jobs in public service. My team is there to make sure technology helps them, not hinders them. I am Steven Kelly, and I lead the Technology …
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Get ready to apply for SFI26
Initial information on the SFI26 scheme is now live on GOV.UK for farmers who may be eligible to apply in Window 1.
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National Pet Month: the real story behind the headlines
Behind Pet Month headlines, APHA’s decade-long frontline work intercepts illegal pet smuggling, protecting animal welfare, public health, and families through partnerships at the UK border.