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06 December 2022

Food supply and food security
seen at 23:39, 6 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been some coverage of calls by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for more government support for farmers to safeguard the nation’s food supplies.

We understand that farmers are facing ...

Preventing today’s challenges from turning into tomorrow’s humanitarian crises: UK statement at the General Assembly
seen at 21:42, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Preventing today’s challenges from turning into tomorrow’s humanitarian crises: UK statement at the General Assembly
The devastating humanitarian impact of Russia’s systematic strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure: UK statement at the Security Council
seen at 18:46, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The devastating humanitarian impact of Russia’s systematic strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure: UK statement at the Security Council
Government to launch consultation on local support on onshore wind
seen at 18:44, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government to launch consultation on local support on onshore wind
NHS industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 18:40, 6 December in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 6 December*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts, such as nurses, midwives, ambulance workers...

Thousands of rural businesses receive payments from the RPA
seen at 16:41, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands of rural businesses receive payments from the RPA
Bumper year for eels on River Great Ouse
seen at 16:41, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Bumper year for eels on River Great Ouse
Joint Statement on Upcoming Human Rights Day
seen at 16:41, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on Upcoming Human Rights Day
Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington
seen at 15:33, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington
Deadline extended for the A1 Northumberland - Morpeth to Ellingham DCO decision
seen at 15:29, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Deadline extended for the A1 Northumberland - Morpeth to Ellingham DCO decision
Arrests follow investigation into Bolivian people-smuggling ring
seen at 15:28, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Arrests follow investigation into Bolivian people-smuggling ring
eAlert: 5 December 2022
seen at 15:27, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 5 December 2022
In Conversation with Ben Holloway, Head of Data and Navy Applications
seen at 15:04, 6 December in Defence Digital (Our copy).

Ben Holloway, the head of Data and Navy Applications was asked to join the judging panel for the first pan-Defence Hackathon at RAF Henlow. Eighty people from the RAF, Army, Navy, Reserves and Civil Service worked...

The Civil Service recruitment process, explained: part 2
seen at 15:01, 6 December in Digital trade (Our copy).

An acceptance letter and someone celebrating a new job

The Civil Service recruits using a system called Success Profiles. This means for each role we advertise we consider what you will need to ...

Factsheet: Passport processing times and unprecedented levels of demand
seen at 14:55, 6 December in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Factsheet: Passport processing times and unprecedented levels of demand
Group A Strep - What you need to know
seen at 14:33, 6 December in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild ...

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorised for use in infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years
seen at 11:44, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorised for use in infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years
DCMS/Wolfson arts funding to make museums and galleries more accessible for people across the country
seen at 11:43, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS/Wolfson arts funding to make museums and galleries more accessible for people across the country
Advice on delivering national priorities through public procurement
seen at 10:45, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Advice on delivering national priorities through public procurement
Bankrupts provide false details to secure loans
seen at 10:45, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Bankrupts provide false details to secure loans
Reflecting on a decade of ash dieback response in the UK
seen at 10:42, 6 December in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Barnaby Wylder is our Plant Health Forestry Lead in the North West of England.  In this blog he reflects upon ten years of handling ash dieback cases, and what the future might hold for our ash trees.

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Using prototypes to test new policy ideas
seen at 10:37, 6 December in Policy Lab (Our copy).

Prototypes are a key part of how designers and policy designers use their skills to improve policymaking and test new ideas. We wrote about the advantages of a prototyping mindset in 2017, learning lessons...

The night sky in December
seen at 10:36, 6 December in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

December brings the winter solstice on 21 December, where the lean of the northern half of Earth away from the Sun reaches its maximum point.

This means the Sun will be lowest in the sky, bringing the ...

Ignite Space is coming to Bristol
seen at 10:36, 6 December in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency’s Local Growth team is excited to bring Ignite Space to Aerospace Bristol on Tuesday, 7 March 2023, where we will be inviting delegates to network beneath the iconic Concorde Alpha...

Ship Safety – draft Merchant Shipping (Inspections of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft) Regulations 2023 (Richard Holden)
seen at 09:54, 6 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The draft Merchant Shipping (Inspection of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft) Regulations 2023 were published today, along with an accompanying draft Explanatory Memorandum. The draft Regulations...

Update on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Dehenna Davison, Member, Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 09:54, 6 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, my department is announcing the outcome of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan validation process: the approval of plans for England, Scotland and Wales, and the publication of the UKSPF...

Homelessness Update (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:54, 6 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living and has taken decisive action to support households. This includes the Energy Price Guarantee, to support households with their...

Employment Rights (Kevin Hollinrake, Member, CarerÂ’s Leave Bill Committee)
seen at 09:53, 6 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government has today published its response to the consultation on flexible working. This delivers on our manifesto commitment to encourage flexible working, and represents an important part of our drive ...

Rail Mission showcases UK innovation, expertise and opportunity
seen at 09:45, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Rail Mission showcases UK innovation, expertise and opportunity
Hearing implants merger could mean worse deal for NHS and patients
seen at 09:45, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Hearing implants merger could mean worse deal for NHS and patients
Lord Ian Botham visits Australia to boost trade
seen at 09:45, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Lord Ian Botham visits Australia to boost trade
Advice on delivering national priorities through public procurement
seen at 09:44, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Advice on delivering national priorities through public procurement
Two Leicestershire company directors banned for a total of 19 years
seen at 09:44, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Two Leicestershire company directors banned for a total of 19 years
CMA publishes emerging analysis from Road Fuel Market Study
seen at 09:44, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA publishes emerging analysis from Road Fuel Market Study
The importance of ocean science and the role it plays in shaping UK Marine Policy
seen at 09:35, 6 December in UK Hydrographic Office (Our copy).

Ocean Science is at the core of our day-to-day activity at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). Our world renown experts harness the latest data science innovations and marine data insights to collect, process, ...

Investment to shield schools from high energy bills and boost to budgets
seen at 02:43, 6 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Investment to shield schools from high energy bills and boost to budgets
How we are supporting schools and colleges to be energy efficient
seen at 02:30, 6 December in The Education Hub (Our copy).

It’s important that schools and colleges are energy efficient so they can provide the best possible learning environments for young people, minimise operating costs and reduce carbon emissions.