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Testing how AI could help improve case readiness in the Crown Court
We want to use court time as effectively as possible. That means making sure that, where possible, cases are ready to proceed when they come before a judge. As part of our wider work to tackle delays and improve the way the justice system works, HMCTS and the Ministry of Justice are exploring where artificial …
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What owning land or property near a public highway can mean
This guide explains how public highways can affect property boundaries, ownership and responsibility for land.
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Learning, growing and feeling valued as a developer
MHCLG Digital has launched early-career opportunities for 5 Junior Developers to join our teams in Manchester. Mohsina, one of our developers, shares how support from colleagues has helped her build her skills and grow professionally since joining the department as a junior developer in 2024.
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Don't spark disaster: changing public behaviour as UK wildfire risk grows
Nina tells us about the impact of wildfires on the North York Moors, and how her team are adapting their public communications to meet this evolving risk.
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Forests and people: why managing forests for people matters
Alison Hallas, Woodland Access Adviser at the Forestry Commission, explores how the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) offers a practical framework to woodland owners to manage woodlands and forests for people, and respond to real world challenges.
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Assembling architects to improve local public services
Architects came together for our first ‘Architects Assemble’, to create firmer foundations for technology and data, and ultimately better outcomes for communities.
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Get Tech Certified 2026: build your technology and digital skills for free
Get Tech Certified 2026 is now live, with free digital and technology learning and recognised certifications for the UK public sector.
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Helping probation practitioners spend less time searching and more time supporting people
When probation practitioners take on a new case, they often need to quickly understand a person's history, risks and support needs. That information is stored in Delius, the main case management system used across probation, where more than 40 million …
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Understanding surrogate outcomes in cancer screening research trials
Cancer Research UK event gives insight into UK NSC position on use of surrogate outcomes in cancer screening trials.
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How does the Environment Agency manage abstraction to protect the environment?
Water is essential for drinking, farming, industry, wildlife and recreation. Sustainable water abstraction is essential to ensure that river flows and groundwater levels support ecology and natural resilience. We work side by side with abstractors, combining their knowledge of the land with ours, to …
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Help for first time directors: Training and resources from the Institute of Directors (IoD)
In this guest blog post, the Institute of Directors (IoD) shares information on training and resources to help first time directors understand their responsibilities.
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My first day at Natural England: sustainable development for people and nature
In this post, new Natural England Chief Executive, Neil Hornby, reflects on his first day at Natural England and his ambitions for the organisation.
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Rollout begins of in-service evaluation of SMA screening in England
The in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy is under way in NHS services in England.
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From community meadows to nature corridors: Local Nature Recovery Strategies in action
Discover how these community-owned plans are making a real difference, both locally and nationally.
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My journey from communications to delivery management
MHCLG Digital has launched early-career opportunities for 5 Associate Delivery Managers to join our teams in Manchester. Find out from Pippa, Senior Delivery Manager, what she has learnt since moving from communications to delivery management, including the valuable transferable skills she brought to her role and what it means to be a delivery manager.
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Help us test the DVS register’s machine-readable infrastructure
The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) is inviting digital verification service providers (DVSPs) to help test new infrastructure that will make the digital verification services (DVS) register machine-readable. As the DVS market grows, it will become increasingly important for organisations to …
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Building on the PSGA: better data, wider impact
The Public Sector Geospatial Agreement has transformed access to Britain’s national location data. We look at what GDS, Ordnance Survey and public-sector users have achieved together, how organisations are using the data and how the next phase can build on …
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Consultation opens on three joint UK pelagic FMPs
Have your say on proposed joint UK fisheries management plans covering greater silver smelt and horse mackerel. Submit your response by 10 November 2026.
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Wrong pipe, wrong place: the misconnection problem
Elizabeth Maerz, Environment Officer for Cumbria Every day, our officers investigate pollution reports across the country's rivers and lakes. Surprisingly often, the cause is something quite ordinary: a household drainage system connected the wrong way round. Windermere, England's largest lake, …
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
A Home Office spokesperson said: “We have made progress tackling the small boats. Crossings are down significantly, and we have just recorded the lowest number of summer arrivals since 2020. “We are taking action, with joint efforts preventing over 48,000 …
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There is no such thing as a typical woman in tech
Across Justice Digital, Data and Technology (JDDS), we know that diverse teams build better services. Our Technology Services colleagues play a vital role in delivering and supporting the technology that underpins justice services across the Ministry of Justice. From networks …
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SSSIs: A Golden Thread Through My Career
In this blog, Marian Spain reflects on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) as a golden thread through her time as Chief Executive of Natural England. Highlighting Dearne Valley Wetlands, West Penwith Moors and Downs, and Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast, Marian shows how SSSIs have evolved from academic curiosities into the backbone of nature recovery, …
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ALIGN: a new national infrastructure spatial tool for evidence-based planning and growth decisions
ALIGN is a new national infrastructure spatial tool bringing together data, models and AI to identify local infrastructure needs and constraints. Supporting both central and local government, it will help assess whether existing infrastructure can support housing and local growth, and where additional investment may be needed.
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Turning existing knowledge into AI-enabled learning
Nathan O'Gara explores how, in Defra, we’re finding new ways to share our expertise, using AI to make learning easier to create, reuse and access.
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What are the principles of prototyping?
An evolving set of prototyping principles to help people use prototypes to learn and improve their products or services. These principles were contributed to by people across government during Services Week 2026.
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The fastest way to improve policy is to build it
Building the BICS eligibility checker taught us that testable delivery can actually help shape policy decisions, not just implement them. Here's what we learned.
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Introducing inspector accreditation
We want everyone to feel confident in Ofsted inspections and the inspectors who carry them out. In April 2025, our Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, committed to introducing inspector accreditation as a way of recognising and verifying inspectors’ expertise. The …
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Marian Spain - from first conversations to Landscape Recovery: a career in the field
In this blog, Marian Spain reflects on Landscape Recovery, the ambitious agri-environment scheme uniting farmers, NGOs and investors across whole landscapes for 20-year commitments. Highlighting projects like Upper Duddon, Boothby and Evenlode, Marian shows how nature restoration and farm resilience combine to deliver food security, climate benefits and thriving rural communities.
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Historic Court Buildings: Derby's dungeons and royal visits
In this episode of Inside HMCTS, Melissa visits Derby Justice Centre, joined by senior legal advisor Glyn to explore the history of the Shire Hall, built in 1665, from its origins as a mediaeval court and public entertainment space to its links with the Pentrich Martyrs and a hidden underground dungeon.
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We’re hiring in Manchester: build your career with us in software development or delivery management
Are you a junior professional looking for a career opportunity where you’ll be supported to learn, develop and progress fast? Join our digital teams as Junior Developer and Associate Delivery Manager in Manchester.
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Stronger together in rabies diagnostics
Meet the team behind APHA’s rabies diagnostics this World Rabies Day 2026, and discover the challenges, successes and expertise driving the protection of animal and human health.
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 14
As someone who loves discovering unusual places to stay around the UK, this week’s episode was right up my street. Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett, Touker Suleyman and Gary Neville were in the Den, ready to decide which entrepreneurs would receive a warm welcome and who would be checking out without an investment.
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GDS Local: helping local government buy and use tech better
GDS Local is on a journey to tackle fragmentation in local government technology. Find out about what we've learnt and what comes next!
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Digital devolution: what’s been happening and what’s coming up?
Explore how we're working with local government to build capability and support innovation.
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Understanding digital accounts filing for overseas companies
Overseas companies can now file accounts using our 'File package accounts with Companies House' service. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to avoid freshers' flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis
'Freshers' flu' is a common name for a collection of cold viruses that typically spread rapidly when students arrive at university. It's unpleasant but rarely serious, though sometimes it may be genuine flu. Flu is more than just a bad cold and can be particularly serious for people with long-term health conditions, even when those …
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How Northern Education Trust transformed its banking to generate extra income of over £1 million
Diva Nair, Associate Director of Finance at Northern Education Trust, shares how a simple change to the trust's banking arrangements transformed their annual interest income from tens of thousands to more than a million pounds and explains how other schools …
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UK CertifID: making trust visible in registered digital verification services
OfDIA has authorised the first use of the UK CertifID trust mark by eligible digital verification service providers. UK CertifID will help people and businesses recognise services that meet government standards and appear on the digital verification services register (‘the …
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Breaking down silos: A whole-school approach to inclusion
Lois Vanstone explains how Chestnut Grove Academy trained staff to better understand and support pupils' needs, rather than relying only on the SEND team. This helped staff spot problems earlier and improved attendance and behaviour.
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Delivering the future of nuclear regulation at the Environment Agency
Last week, representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) 181 Member States gathered in Vienna for the Agency's 70th General Conference. As governments, regulators and industry leaders discussed the future of nuclear energy, one theme came up time and again in my conversations: how can regulation support innovation, investment and growth while maintaining public …