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28 February 2023

New free online course launched to explain the Rule of Law
seen at 22:42, 28 February in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

On Tuesday, Lord Burnett of Maldon, the Lord Chief Justice, launched a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in partnership with the University of Law (ULaw) and hosted on online platform, FutureLearn. This ...

LGBT+ History Month: Interview with Tom Quarton-Manuel, JP
seen at 22:41, 28 February in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Can you introduce yourself?

I am Tom Quarton-Manuel and I’ve been sitting as a magistrate on the Nottinghamshire bench since I was appointed in 2008, at the age of 22. I am also the Chair of the...

Business and International Trade Secretary gives speech on global prosperity 
seen at 21:44, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Business and International Trade Secretary gives speech on global prosperity 
Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at the Creative Coalition Festival
seen at 20:46, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at the Creative Coalition Festival
Business and Trade Secretary gives speech on global prosperity 
seen at 20:46, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Business and Trade Secretary gives speech on global prosperity 
The people of Syria deserve a sustainable, inclusive and just peace
seen at 18:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The people of Syria deserve a sustainable, inclusive and just peace
Government Chemist Conference: 20-21 June 2023
seen at 18:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Chemist Conference: 20-21 June 2023
LGBTIQ+ leaders in Guatemala supported by UK project
seen at 18:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
LGBTIQ+ leaders in Guatemala supported by UK project
Wise councils
seen at 18:37, 28 February in Social care (Our copy).

"The [social care nursing] advisory councils will bring considerable experience, knowledge, innovation and wisdom to the table to better inform the development of nursing practice across all [health and care] ...

Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 18:34, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Watch: How the Sustainable Farming Incentive works hand in hand with arable crop production
seen at 18:34, 28 February in Farming (Our copy).

We went to the Isle of Wight to meet agreement holder Caroline Knox. In this film, Caroline explains how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) works hand in hand with commercial maize and rye production on...

DCDC23: Call for papers now open
seen at 16:55, 28 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

After two years of online-only conferences, DCDC23 returns both in-person and online from 11-13 July at Durham University with the theme Radical reimagining: interplays of physical and virtual .

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eAlert: 22 February 2023
seen at 16:54, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
eAlert: 22 February 2023
Cardiff Students’ Union hosts first counter-terrorism exercise for Welsh security operatives
seen at 16:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Cardiff Students’ Union hosts first counter-terrorism exercise for Welsh security operatives
Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel London open for competition
seen at 16:52, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel London open for competition
My experience and advice as a veterinary surgeon applying for a job in the Civil Service – by Jane Holleran
seen at 16:46, 28 February in Government Vets (Our copy).

Jane Holleran

My experience of applying to clinical vet roles in the UK was that it was generally very straight-forward; provide a CV, and if you meet the experience level for that position, you are likely...

Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad (Addendum Risk Assessment) - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Metropolitan Police Service.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:42, 28 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 28 Feb 2023. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
Press release: Cardiff Students’ Union hosts first counter-terrorism exercise for Welsh security operatives
seen at 16:40, 28 February in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Cardiff Students’ Union hosts first counter-terrorism exercise for Welsh security operatives
Draft affirmative coming for Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2023
seen at 15:02, 28 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Speech to the Social Market Foundation
seen at 14:56, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech to the Social Market Foundation
New guidance to help businesses co-operate on environment
seen at 14:54, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New guidance to help businesses co-operate on environment
New cultural exchange scheme opens to young talent in the UK and India
seen at 14:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New cultural exchange scheme opens to young talent in the UK and India
Businesses urged to get ready for reforms to cut packaging waste
seen at 14:48, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Businesses urged to get ready for reforms to cut packaging waste
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne visits Kazakhstan to progress bilateral trade
seen at 14:48, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne visits Kazakhstan to progress bilateral trade
New Chief Executive for defence regulator
seen at 14:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chief Executive for defence regulator
Joint statement on international collaboration on cleaning up nuclear legacy sites
seen at 14:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement on international collaboration on cleaning up nuclear legacy sites
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum attracts global visitors
seen at 14:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum attracts global visitors
DBS Leader reaches finals of UK Customer Satisfactions Awards
seen at 14:46, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
DBS Leader reaches finals of UK Customer Satisfactions Awards
News story: Joint statement on international collaboration on cleaning up nuclear legacy sites
seen at 14:45, 28 February in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Joint statement on international collaboration on cleaning up nuclear legacy sites
Three steps to becoming a digital superhero
seen at 14:42, 28 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

If you ever dreamed about helping Captain Planet save the world, Florian Paviot offers ideas for three easy steps that you can take to reduce your digital carbon emissions.

Our digital era...

How we are ensuring school uniforms are affordable for families
seen at 14:40, 28 February in The Education Hub (Our copy).

School uniforms can create a sense of identity and community for a school and its pupils, reduce peer pressure for the latest clothes and help children feel settled and prepared for lessons, but they ...

Yardley Chase Training Area: Northamptonshire’s hidden gem
seen at 14:39, 28 February in Inside DIO (Our copy).

Yardley Chase Training Area hosts a unique system of woodland and meadow ponds which provide habitats for a range of wildlife [Copyright Jeff Blincow]

Yardley Chase Training Area in Northamptonshire is ...
Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities
seen at 14:38, 28 February in Moving On (Our copy).

We are encountering an increasing number of heavy goods vehicles with large HIAB-type loader cranes where vehicles have often been converted to accommodate cranes of 80 tonnes lifting capacity or more.  

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Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
seen at 11:44, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
Students invited to apply for 23/24 student finance
seen at 11:44, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Students invited to apply for 23/24 student finance
Speech to the Social Maket Foundation
seen at 11:44, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech to the Social Maket Foundation
Thames Water fined £2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution
seen at 11:44, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Thames Water fined &pound;2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution
News story: Students invited to apply for 23/24 student finance
seen at 11:43, 28 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Students invited to apply for 23/24 student finance
Consultation outcome: Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme
seen at 11:41, 28 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme
New national hub for fintech to be launched at Leeds event
seen at 10:55, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New national hub for fintech to be launched at Leeds event
How To Get An Organisation To Net Zero: News You Can Use
seen at 10:54, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
How To Get An Organisation To Net Zero: News You Can Use
Home building and renting probed to help buyers and tenants
seen at 10:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Home building and renting probed to help buyers and tenants
Near miss with a track worker at Teignmouth Boat Yard
seen at 10:50, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Near miss with a track worker at Teignmouth Boat Yard
FTSE 350 hits boardroom gender balance target three years early
seen at 10:47, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
FTSE 350 hits boardroom gender balance target three years early
Transparency data: MOJ: spending over £500 on a GPC 2022
seen at 10:46, 28 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Transparency data: MOJ: spending over &pound;500 on a GPC 2022
Consultation outcome: Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme
seen at 10:41, 28 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme
Commencement of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 (Lord Bellamy)
seen at 10:03, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

'Today the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 comes into force.

The Act makes two key changes:

It raises the legal age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales. ...
Contingencies Fund Advance (Alister Jack)
seen at 10:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I hereby give notice of the Scotland Office’s intention to seek a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund. The Department requires an advance to meet the Scottish Government’s cash requirements...

Additional Jobcentre Support – Pilot rollout (Mel Stride)
seen at 10:01, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that today the Department for Work and Pensions will start expanding the Additional Jobcentre Support pilot following testing in Coalville, Crawley, Partick and Pontefract Jobcentres...

£3.1million of contracts to accelerate UK fusion industry
seen at 09:54, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
&pound;3.1million of contracts to accelerate UK fusion industry
42nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Sri Lanka
seen at 09:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
42nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Sri Lanka
Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Ofqual recognition
seen at 09:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Ofqual recognition
HRC52: Joint Statement on the death penalty in Iran
seen at 09:51, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
HRC52: Joint Statement on the death penalty in Iran
Futuristic visions from sci-fi writers offer insights for defence
seen at 09:48, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Futuristic visions from sci-fi writers offer insights for defence
Transparency data: MOJ: spending over £500 on a GPC 2022
seen at 09:44, 28 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Transparency data: MOJ: spending over &pound;500 on a GPC 2022
Apprenticeships in the legal sector
seen at 09:38, 28 February in Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Our copy).

There are currently six different apprenticeships available in the legal pathway, which is an ever-growing part of IfATE's legal, finance and accounting route. From paralegal to licensed conveyancer, there are...

UK and US Energy Secretaries meet as Shapps pledges greater energy independence for the UK
seen at 02:42, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and US Energy Secretaries meet as Shapps pledges greater energy independence for the UK
England Rare Diseases Action Plan to tackle health inequalities
seen at 02:42, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
England Rare Diseases Action Plan to tackle health inequalities
Campaign to help parents with introducing babies to solid food
seen at 02:41, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Campaign to help parents with introducing babies to solid food

27 February 2023

PM statement to the House of Commons: 27 Feb 2023
seen at 21:41, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM statement to the House of Commons: 27 Feb 2023
Windsor Framework unveiled to fix problems of the Northern Ireland Protocol
seen at 18:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Windsor Framework unveiled to fix problems of the Northern Ireland Protocol
New strategy launched to protect biodiversity and economy from non-native species
seen at 18:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New strategy launched to protect biodiversity and economy from non-native species
Libyan power-holders must compromise and agree the conditions for elections: UK Statement in the Security Council
seen at 18:45, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Libyan power-holders must compromise and agree the conditions for elections: UK Statement in the Security Council
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
seen at 18:43, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
Why I became a probation officer
seen at 18:36, 27 February in Working in the Prison and Probation Service (Our copy).

We spoke to probation officer, Alex, to discover what made him choose to become a probation officer and to find out about his journey so far.

What inspired you to want to become a probation officer?

5 years, 23 blogs and 1,500 members later... reflections and forward look
seen at 18:36, 27 February in Government Geography Profession (Our copy).

As the Head of the Government Geography Profession, I want to take the opportunity to mark the fact that five years ago today we posted our first blog as the Government Geography Profession.

Farming podcast: Next steps for environmental land management
seen at 18:34, 27 February in Farming (Our copy).

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/246/2023/02/lisa-warne-john-and-charlie-renner-next-steps-for-environmental-land-management-1.mp3

In episode 11 of the Defra Farming podcast...

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL appointed Commissioner of Historic England
seen at 16:49, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL appointed Commissioner of Historic England
Driving examiner strike: March 2023
seen at 16:49, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Driving examiner strike: March 2023
Vehicle tester and traffic examiner strike: March 2023
seen at 16:48, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Vehicle tester and traffic examiner strike: March 2023
UN Conference on Disarmament 27 February 2023: Minister for Europe statement
seen at 16:48, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Conference on Disarmament 27 February 2023: Minister for Europe statement
UK companies to provide services for future Moon missions
seen at 16:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK companies to provide services for future Moon missions
UN Human Rights Council, February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
seen at 16:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council, February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
Structured Dialogue between the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan
seen at 16:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Structured Dialogue between the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan
Top British brands embark on first UK fashion and beauty sales mission to India
seen at 16:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Top British brands embark on first UK fashion and beauty sales mission to India
New kit as Jubilee flood relief channel approaches 21st year
seen at 16:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New kit as Jubilee flood relief channel approaches 21st year
Stonegate offers to change non-compliant rent review terms in MRO agreements
seen at 16:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Stonegate offers to change non-compliant rent review terms in MRO agreements
Government Geography Profession announce new leadership team
seen at 16:45, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Geography Profession announce new leadership team
Joint Statement: UK-Indiana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Delegation
seen at 16:44, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement: UK-Indiana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Delegation
PM speech on the Windsor Framework: February 2023
seen at 16:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM speech on the Windsor Framework: February 2023
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Open Establishments)
seen at 16:41, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Open Establishments)
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
seen at 16:41, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
Discovery, our catalogue, is moving to a Cloud-based platform
seen at 14:47, 27 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Next month, The National Archives will start moving Discovery, our catalogue, to a Cloud-based platform as part of ongoing work to improve the resilience, reliability and security of our public services. This...

Trade-boosting North America Roadshow visits 12 UK cities in 12 days
seen at 14:47, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Trade-boosting North America Roadshow visits 12 UK cities in 12 days
Pledging Conference on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: Minister for Europe statement
seen at 14:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Pledging Conference on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: Minister for Europe statement
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
seen at 14:44, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: The care and management of individuals who are transgender
New Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody appointed
seen at 14:43, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
New Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody appointed
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Open Establishments)
seen at 14:42, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Open Establishments)
NHSBSA Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) patients alpha assessment
seen at 14:38, 27 February in Digital health and social care (Our copy).

From: DHSC Assessment Date: 28/07/2022 Stage: alpha Result: conditional met Service Provider: NHSBSA (Business Services Authority)

Condition of meeting the standard  

In order to meet...

Recruitment for a Business Compliance Manager
seen at 11:48, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for a Business Compliance Manager
Recruitment for International and Training Project Support Officer
seen at 11:48, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for International and Training Project Support Officer
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 11:47, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2023 to 2024 full-time students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 11:47, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2023 to 2024 full-time students
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 11:46, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2023 to 2024 full-time students
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2023 to 2024
seen at 11:46, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2023 to 2024
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Closed Estate)
seen at 11:44, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Closed Estate)
Email Security Team Spambrella Recognised For Its Excellence And Growth With Global Clients
seen at 11:38, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses and are a globally recognised royal seal of approval for UK companies.

The Queen's Award to Industry, the scheme's original...

MSL Solution Providers Celebrates Success
seen at 11:37, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

The UK’s leading microbiological testing and regulatory specialist, MSL Solution Providers, is delighted to be awarded with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.  

Founded...

Primeast Celebrate The Queen’s Awards For Enterprise
seen at 11:37, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Since its inception in 1986, Primeast has always held itself to the highest standard in terms of the products and services it provides to its clients. Operating in a competitive market, providing culture transformation...

Welsh Translation Agency Awarded For International Trade
seen at 11:37, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Ruth Partington, CEO of Empower Translates, reflects on their journey to being recognised with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. 

It was a rainy Tuesday in Chepstow, Wales – nothing...

The Queen’s Awards For Enterprise: Has Been Enerquip’s Springboard To Further Growth
seen at 11:37, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

EnerQuip was just five years old when it was awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020, for outstanding achievement in International Trade and there is no doubt that this prestigious accolade has provided...

Synalogik Receives Queen’s Award For Innovation From HRH The Duke of Gloucester
seen at 11:37, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

SYNALOGiK are a leading provider of data aggregation, automation and risk identification software solutions for compliance and fraud investigations. Following their achievement of a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise...

Top Tips For a Successful Queen's Awards Application
seen at 11:36, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

UK businesses have less than one week left to apply for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.  

Now more than ever, is a vital time for great UK businesses to be celebrated and recognised, so The ...

Guidance For Your Innovation Application
seen at 11:36, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Does your company have a flair for innovation? 

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise’s Innovation category recognises businesses who demonstrate strong commercially successful innovative products or services...

Expand your global reach with a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
seen at 11:36, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Being awarded with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in both 2019 and 2022 has helped Coltraco Ultrasonics expand their global reach.  

Coltraco Ultrasonics achieved their...

Samarkand celebrate their Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade
seen at 11:36, 27 February in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

In 2016 it was clear to entrepreneurs and co-founders David Hampstead and Simon Smiley that international brands were not capturing the full market opportunity in China. Together, they set out to build a business...

Training provider announced for the Level 7 Archivist apprenticeship
seen at 10:46, 27 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives is delighted to announce that Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) will be the first provider to run the off-the-job training for the Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship...

Correspondence from The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Lord Evans about CSPL report, ‘Leading in Practice’
seen at 10:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Correspondence from The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Lord Evans about CSPL report, ‘Leading in Practice’
UK merger control in 2023
seen at 10:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK merger control in 2023
Train striking debris at Yarnton
seen at 10:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Train striking debris at Yarnton
GCA 2023 annual survey now closed
seen at 10:45, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
GCA 2023 annual survey now closed
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2023 to 2024
seen at 10:45, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2023 to 2024
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 10:45, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Disabled Students' Allowance application forms and notes for 2023 to 2024 full-time students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 10:45, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for continuing 2023 to 2024 full-time students
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2023 to 2024 full-time students
seen at 10:44, 27 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2023 to 2024 full-time students
New transgender prisoner policy comes into force
seen at 10:43, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
New transgender prisoner policy comes into force
Name of new Yorkshire prison revealed
seen at 10:43, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Name of new Yorkshire prison revealed
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Closed Estate)
seen at 10:41, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Managing Conveyance of Unauthorised and Illicit Items Policy Framework (Closed Estate)
Grow your income using every part of a tree
seen at 10:40, 27 February in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

PM call with G7 leaders: 24 February 2023
seen at 09:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with G7 leaders: 24 February 2023
900,000 more households to benefit from £400 of government energy bill support
seen at 09:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
900,000 more households to benefit from &pound;400 of government energy bill support
Coal Authority granted Category 2 responder status
seen at 09:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Coal Authority granted Category 2 responder status
Thousands more households in Northern Ireland on course to benefit from £600 government help with energy bills
seen at 09:42, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands more households in Northern Ireland on course to benefit from &pound;600 government help with energy bills
Correspondence from The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Lord Evans about CSPL report, ‘Leading in Practice’
seen at 09:42, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Correspondence from The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Lord Evans about CSPL report, ‘Leading in Practice’
NHS strikes - media fact sheet
seen at 09:38, 27 February in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 25 February*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff.

Statement issued on 24 February

Health and Social Care...

John Clarke announced as new Companies House chair
seen at 02:44, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
John Clarke announced as new Companies House chair
£15 million funding boost to strengthen supply of critical minerals
seen at 02:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
&pound;15 million funding boost to strengthen supply of critical minerals
UK Promotes Great Presence for World Pride
seen at 02:42, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Promotes Great Presence for World Pride
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18
seen at 02:40, 27 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18

26 February 2023

Social housing managers must be qualified under new laws to protect residents
seen at 10:42, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Social housing managers must be qualified under new laws to protect residents
NHS strikes - media fact sheet
seen at 09:38, 26 February in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 25 February*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff.

Statement issued on 24 February

Health and Social Care...

King Charles III continues Queen Elizabeth’s legacy by giving His Majesty’s name to prestigious awards
seen at 02:42, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
King Charles III continues Queen Elizabeth’s legacy by giving His Majesty’s name to prestigious awards

25 February 2023

How to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year round
seen at 16:37, 25 February in Government security (Our copy).

As LGBT+ History Month 2023 draws to a close on Tuesday 28 February, we spoke to Mike, a Senior Investigator for the National Crime Agency (NCA) about what we can do to keep that awareness alive throughout...

Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package (Kemi Badenoch)
seen at 09:47, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Yesterday the government brought forward a package of measures to address energy costs for our most energy-intensive industries, which includes companies in important strategic sectors that attract significant...

Displaced Ukrainians in line for thousands of tickets for Eurovision Song Contest
seen at 09:42, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Displaced Ukrainians in line for thousands of tickets for Eurovision Song Contest
APHA hosts conference on poultry health
seen at 09:40, 25 February in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

APHA’s ninth annual Avian Science Day was held in October 2022.

Zoe Treharne, APHA's Avian Species Expert Group Lead, talks about our first face-to-face annual Avian Science Day event held in three years...

24 February 2023

Considering a career in the Judiciary?
seen at 21:40, 24 February in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

On 18 January 2023, judges from the South Eastern Circuit hosted a Judicial Diversity and Inclusion webinar for legal practitioners.

The session provided attendees with an insight into the judicial...

At the one year mark of Russia’s invasion, UK support for Ukraine will never be time-limited: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly statement at the UN
seen at 20:42, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
At the one year mark of Russia’s invasion, UK support for Ukraine will never be time-limited: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly statement at the UN
Streamlined asylum processing: OISC position.
seen at 18:51, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Streamlined asylum processing: OISC position.
UN Security Council session on Ukraine, 24 February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
seen at 18:48, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Security Council session on Ukraine, 24 February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
PM call with G7 leaders on Ukraine anniversary: 24 February 2023
seen at 18:46, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with G7 leaders on Ukraine anniversary: 24 February 2023
Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech
seen at 18:45, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
seen at 18:42, 24 February in DWP Digital (Our copy).

Joe Tetley, IT Service Manager, DWP Digital

Embracing our history helps us all understand our past. Unless you know where you come from, it’s very difficult to plan where you’re going. As an openly...

Why is school attendance so important and what are the risks of missing a day?
seen at 18:30, 24 February in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Being around teachers and friends in a school or college environment is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular...

How to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year round
seen at 16:41, 24 February in Government security (Our copy).

As LGBT+ History Month 2023 draws to a close on Tuesday 28 February, we spoke to Mike, a Senior Investigator for the National Crime Agency (NCA) about what we can do to keep that awareness alive throughout...

Ignite Space 2023: agenda now available
seen at 16:37, 24 February in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

Tickets are now sold out for the UK Space Agency's Ignite Space event, which will be held at Aerospace Bristol on Tuesday, 7 March 2023.

If you have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please release...

Government increases the cost of regulation to business by £9.9bn
seen at 16:30, 24 February in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

The RPC’s latest IVB report confirms that regulatory measures introduced by Government over the last year increased net direct costs to business by &pound;9.9 billion.

When combined with the...

Draft affirmative coming for Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023
seen at 15:00, 24 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023
seen at 15:00, 24 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Four Board Members appointed to Sport England
seen at 14:54, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Four Board Members appointed to Sport England
David Rossington appointed Interim Commissioner for the Gambling Commission
seen at 14:53, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
David Rossington appointed Interim Commissioner for the Gambling Commission
Progress update on compensation for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders
seen at 14:53, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Progress update on compensation for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders
Bradwell make it ‘snap-pea’ thanks to veggie power!
seen at 14:53, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Bradwell make it ‘snap-pea’ thanks to veggie power!
OSCE Reinforced Special Permanent Council 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
seen at 14:52, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
OSCE Reinforced Special Permanent Council 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement
Ambassador Llewellyn: 'Ukrainians fight for our freedom'
seen at 14:51, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Ambassador Llewellyn: 'Ukrainians fight for our freedom'
60th Culham Plasma Physics Summer School is open to applications
seen at 14:50, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
60th Culham Plasma Physics Summer School is open to applications
Helping more people to prove their identity online
seen at 14:49, 24 February in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office launched a public consultation to seek views on proposed changes to the law. These aim to improve how government departments use the data they hold to make it easier...

What sustainability means to me
seen at 14:46, 24 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

In the first instalment of our new Sustainability Heroes series, Simone Burke shares her motivations for trying to enjoy a more sustainable life, along with insights into some of the changes she’s made...

Why sustainable ICT is vital
seen at 14:45, 24 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Adam Turner, Lydia Tabbron and Florian Paviot explore the concept of Sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and ask some searching questions about what it really means.

Let...

Coverage of Sir James Bevan’s speech: ‘Reflections on water: the good, the bad and the future’
seen at 14:43, 24 February in Defra in the media (Our copy).

On Tuesday 21 February, Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan delivered a keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit entitled ‘Reflections on water: the good, the bad and...

Fruit and vegetable supply
seen at 14:42, 24 February in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There have been media reports on shortages of some fresh fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers and salads, with some supermarkets limiting the amounts of each product that customers can buy...

Coverage of PFAS chemicals
seen at 14:41, 24 February in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been coverage in The Guardian today on a mapping project which claims to have found elevated levels of Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at 17,000 sites across the ...

Habit focus – the importance of rocky and biogenic reefs
seen at 14:38, 24 February in Marine developments (Our copy).

Why do reefs need protection?

Most people are unaware of the many vitally important habitats which lie offshore beneath the surface of English coastal waters. Rocky and biogenic reefs are two of...

£5million funding for cutting-edge veteran healthcare projects
seen at 14:37, 24 February in Veterans Today (Our copy).

Projects across the nation have won a share of more than &pound;5million in funding to save and enhance lives for veterans.

The 22 innovative healthcare schemes will bring advancements in technologies...

My experience of buying transport using Get help buying for schools
seen at 14:30, 24 February in Buying for Schools (Our copy).

Emma Foulkes is Chief Finance Officer for the Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust in the North West. Emma recently used the Get help buying for schools service to buy transport for one of the...

SIA makes a further reduction to the SIA licence fee
seen at 11:42, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
SIA makes a further reduction to the SIA licence fee
Scheme Rules FAQs (from April 2023)
seen at 11:35, 24 February in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).
Updated guidance on our Scheme Rules. Including frequently asked questions and case studies.
Press release: SIA makes a further reduction to the SIA licence fee
seen at 11:34, 24 February in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: SIA makes a further reduction to the SIA licence fee
New guidance on our Scheme Rules
seen at 10:34, 24 February in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).
Updated guidance on our Scheme Rules. Including frequently asked questions and case studies.
Publication of the White Paper: A Sustainable Future - Reforming Club Football Governance (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay)
seen at 09:57, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Stuart Andrew MP...

Defence Space Strategy - One Year On (Baroness Goldie)
seen at 09:57, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk) has today released the following written misisterial statement.

A year ago the Ministry of Defence (MOD) published the Defence Space...

UK Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan 2023-2027 (Leo Docherty)
seen at 09:56, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today marks the publication of the UK’s fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2023-2027) jointly owned by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Ministry of Defence...

Publication of the White Paper: A Sustainable Future - Reforming Club Football Governance (Stuart Andrew)
seen at 09:55, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the Government has today published its White Paper: A Sustainable Future - Reforming Club Football Governance.

Football lies at the heart of our nation and it touches...

Defence Space Strategy - One Year On (Alex Chalk)
seen at 09:54, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A year ago the Ministry of Defence (MOD) published the Defence Space Strategy (DSS), which set out a vision for the MOD to be a meaningful actor in the space domain. I now wish to update Parliament on the progress...

Government Response to the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body Report 2022 (Suella Braverman)
seen at 09:54, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the government’s decision on pay for the National Crime Agency (NCA) for 2022/23, supporting the government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen the NCA.

The NCA...

Infrastructure Update (Lee Rowley, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 09:53, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) spur growth, investment and regeneration throughout the country and are vital to achieving our levelling up ambitions. That is why I am pleased to publish...

Trade Measures to support the Ukrainian Economy (Nigel Huddleston)
seen at 09:50, 24 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In May 2022 the United Kingdom led the world in being the first country to fully liberalise its trade with Ukraine, by removing all remaining tariffs under the UK-Ukraine Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership...

British Chargé d’Affaires meets the Ukrainian Ambassador to show support for Ukraine
seen at 09:45, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
British Chargé d’Affaires meets the Ukrainian Ambassador to show support for Ukraine
The 3rd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held in Seoul
seen at 09:44, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The 3rd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held in Seoul
One year on from the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine
seen at 09:43, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
One year on from the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine
New sanctions ban every item Russia is using on the battlefield
seen at 09:43, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New sanctions ban every item Russia is using on the battlefield
Ukraine is fighting on behalf of all democracies
seen at 09:42, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Ukraine is fighting on behalf of all democracies
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services
seen at 09:42, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees helped to access UK banking services
Foreign Secretary urges international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes
seen at 02:45, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary urges international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes
Prime Minister set to address the G7 as UK pauses to mark full-scale invasion of Ukraine
seen at 02:42, 24 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister set to address the G7 as UK pauses to mark full-scale invasion of Ukraine

23 February 2023

ARCC extends G2G agreement with the UK to continue transforming infrastructure in Northern Peru
seen at 22:42, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
ARCC extends G2G agreement with the UK to continue transforming infrastructure in Northern Peru
MHRA safety review of medicines containing pseudoephedrine
seen at 21:44, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA safety review of medicines containing pseudoephedrine
Dragons’ Den, Series 20 Episode 8
seen at 21:38, 23 February in Dragons' Den: the Intellectual Property blog (Our copy).

Plants cleared from gardens, plant-based food delivered to homes, dog snout scanners and adaptive designer wear…another intriguing evening of investor-innovator suspense beckoned as I settled down to watch this...

New free online course launched to explain the Rule of Law
seen at 20:42, 23 February in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

On Tuesday, Lord Burnett of Maldon, the Lord Chief Justice, launched a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in partnership with the University of Law (ULaw) and hosted on online platform, FutureLearn. This ...

The strategy is delivery
seen at 20:30, 23 February in Public Policy Design (Our copy).

Hang on you’re thinking, this is a blog all about policy design…well it is, but you can’t really talk about designing public policy without discussing delivery. We’ve got a strategy to transform policymaking...

Citizens Advice Consumer Work Plan 2023-2024: comments from the Committee on Fuel Poverty
seen at 18:44, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Citizens Advice Consumer Work Plan 2023-2024: comments from the Committee on Fuel Poverty
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets the NI Regional Rate
seen at 18:43, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets the NI Regional Rate
Key role for GAD at climate conference
seen at 18:43, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Key role for GAD at climate conference