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17 October 2020

The Civil Service Environment Network: why and how to develop your environmental policy capability?
seen at 10:38, 17 October in Civil Service (Our copy).

Civil Service Environment Network banner

Why do we exist?

The Civil Service Environment Network (CSEN) was created as a space for all civil servants, regardless of background or role, to share and...

‘Personal Still …’ - What Black History Month 2020 means to me
seen at 10:38, 17 October in Civil Service (Our copy).

Brian Stanislas and his Father ‘Enjoying Themselves’ back in 2005!

‘Working in a highly fast paced environment .… potentially heated interactions in near vicinity .… having to have your wits around you...

National NIPE IT system training well received
seen at 10:32, 17 October in PHE Screening (Our copy).

Most trusts in England use the SMaRT 4 NIPE (S4N) IT system

Most trusts in England (98.5%) use the SMaRT 4 NIPE (S4N) IT system to record results of newborn infant physical examinations (NIPE). It’s really...

World Food Day 2020 - Closing the Digital Gap through International Cooperation
seen at 10:31, 17 October in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

It is that time of the year again, it’s World Food Day!  

This year’s theme, set by the Food & Agricultural Organisation, is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together”, and it invites us to reflect ...

Rail update (Grant Shapps)
seen at 09:48, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am updating the House that the Department for Transport has negotiated a further Direct Award for the Cross Country rail franchise.

I am pleased to inform the house that the Government has signed...

Update on In-Work Progression Commission: Call for Evidence (Therese Coffey)
seen at 09:48, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I established the In-Work Progression Commission - led by Baroness McGregor-Smith - in March this year as part of this government’s commitment to levelling up opportunities for those who want to progress...

The Human Medicines (Coronavirus and Influenza) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (Jo Churchill)
seen at 09:47, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The primary objective of our policy is to support the expansion of the annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign and to support the successful roll-out of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Throughout the ...

UK claims number 2 spot in OECD digital government rankings
seen at 09:37, 17 October in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

I’m delighted to share that the UK has come second in the Digital Government Index (DGI) of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The rankings were announced at the ...

How Companies House Women’s network is championing gender equality
seen at 09:36, 17 October in Companies House (Our copy).

One of the key drivers for the Companies House Women’s network is continuous improvement. Since we formed in 2018, the network has championed gender equality and provided a forum for women and male allies to ...

EA investigates pesticides in rivers
seen at 09:34, 17 October in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been coverage in the Guardian and ENDS Report of ongoing work by the Environment Agency to examine whether more than 50 sites that supply salad and vegetables to supermarkets and...

Space company takes to the skies alongside the NHS
seen at 09:01, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Space company takes to the skies alongside the NHS
Defence Secretary urges troops to support Poppy Appeal
seen at 08:01, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Defence Secretary urges troops to support Poppy Appeal
The online register of charities – new and improving
seen at 02:36, 17 October in Charity Commission (Our copy).

Today (3 September 2020), the Commission has launched a new version of the online register of charities. This is an important milestone for us, and for charities: the register is a precious national...

How Companies House Women’s network is championing gender equality
seen at 02:35, 17 October in Companies House (Our copy).

One of the key drivers for the Companies House Women’s network is continuous improvement. Since we formed in 2018, the network has championed gender equality and provided a forum for women and male allies to ...

Guardian coverage on biodiversity targets
seen at 02:34, 17 October in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There is coverage in today’s Guardian of the UK and England Biodiversity 2020 indicators, which were published yesterday.

The indicators look at the health of our environment, including...

Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole
seen at 01:01, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole
Mobile phone use by drivers
seen at 00:45, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Mobile phone use by drivers
Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-connected mobile application actions
seen at 00:45, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-connected mobile application actions
Mobile phone use by drivers
seen at 00:35, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Mobile phone use by drivers
New 'Diversity Built Britain' coin unveiled
seen at 00:34, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
New 'Diversity Built Britain' coin unveiled
588 more arts organisations saved by £76 million in latest Culture Recovery Fund grants
seen at 00:33, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
588 more arts organisations saved by £76 million in latest Culture Recovery Fund grants
Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-connected mobile application actions
seen at 00:33, 17 October in Search (Our copy).
Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-connected mobile application actions