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02 March 2023

Forced installation of prepayment meters: Secretary of State letter to Committee on Fuel Poverty
seen at 20:43, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Forced installation of prepayment meters: Secretary of State letter to Committee on Fuel Poverty
Revised financial notice to improve: Brooklands College
seen at 20:43, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Revised financial notice to improve: Brooklands College
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 18:48, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 18:48, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 18:47, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
Russia's lies are not working: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 18:47, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia's lies are not working: UK statement to the OSCE
OSCE report on climate and security: UK statement, March 2023
seen at 18:46, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
OSCE report on climate and security: UK statement, March 2023
Continued disruptions to the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 18:46, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Continued disruptions to the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE
Forced installation of prepayment meters: Secretary of State letter to Committee on Fuel Poverty
seen at 18:46, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Forced installation of prepayment meters: Secretary of State letter to Committee on Fuel Poverty
Revised financial notice to improve: Brooklands College
seen at 18:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Revised financial notice to improve: Brooklands College
UK partners with Mexican cacao farmers to reduce deforestation and improve their livelihoods
seen at 18:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK partners with Mexican cacao farmers to reduce deforestation and improve their livelihoods
The importance of relationships when providing SEN support
seen at 18:39, 2 March in Teaching (Our copy).

Photo of Abby Williams

Abby Williams is the KS2 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordinator at St Peters Church of England Primary School in Wirral. Here she shares her advice for providing quality SEN...

Grants available in 2023
seen at 18:35, 2 March in Farming (Our copy).

Sarah Stewart

In 2023, more than £168m of funding will be available through a variety of grants.  

We’ve shared quite a few blog posts on grants recently. To make it easier...

FOI release: SIA door supervisor and security guarding statistics since 2017
seen at 18:34, 2 March in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: SIA door supervisor and security guarding statistics since 2017
Local audit bolstered with new Memorandum of Understanding
seen at 16:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Local audit bolstered with new Memorandum of Understanding
Government steps up counter-fraud skills and capability
seen at 16:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Government steps up counter-fraud skills and capability
Coverage on vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza
seen at 16:40, 2 March in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been coverage on i news today on the possibility for mass vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza spreading between humans.

Their reporting states that government officials...

Inspiring change through lived experience of SEND
seen at 16:34, 2 March in Children’s social care (Our copy).

Photo of Lincolnshire Young Voices committee members

Nandi Caine is the chair of Lincolnshire Young Voices (LYV); a pan-disability group of children and young people with a shared desire to inspire change...

Response to the ACMD's report on remimazolam (Byfavo)
seen at 15:01, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Response to the ACMD's report on remimazolam (Byfavo)
Civil news: providers being sent civil contract extension offers
seen at 15:01, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil news: providers being sent civil contract extension offers
Sellafield and partners helping children write their own future
seen at 15:00, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield and partners helping children write their own future
DASA seeks AI innovations to solve defence challenges
seen at 15:00, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
DASA seeks AI innovations to solve defence challenges
A Bridge to Fall: modernising the Army’s bridge demolition capability
seen at 14:57, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
A Bridge to Fall: modernising the Army’s bridge demolition capability
Six arrested in operation targeting illegal working in care industry
seen at 14:54, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Six arrested in operation targeting illegal working in care industry
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 14:52, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 14:49, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
seen at 14:47, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2023-24
'Referrals black hole’ - new findings of people’s experiences of GP referrals
seen at 14:46, 2 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
'Referrals black hole’ - new findings of people’s experiences of GP referrals Blog Anna.Galandzij Thu, 02/16/2023 - 10:57 One in five people we spoke to with a GP referral...
NHS 111 First - our position
seen at 14:46, 2 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
NHS 111 First - our position News Anna.Galandzij Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:37 From 1 December 2020, the NHS introduced a new system called NHS 111 First. Find out what we’re...
Creating our Country’s Collective Brain
seen at 14:45, 2 March in Civil Service (Our copy).

Author Catherine Day at the Royal College of Defence Studies

Frontline Civil Servant Catherine Day explains why the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Global Strategy Programme is an invaluable experience...

Helping more people to prove their identity online
seen at 14:44, 2 March 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...

Set up a Direct Debit to tax your vehicle today
seen at 14:43, 2 March in DVLA digital services (Our copy).

We’ve recently launched our latest vehicle tax evasion campaign, ‘Tax it, don’t risk it’, to remind our customers of the importance of taxing their vehicle on time.

Did you know that you can set...

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who have fallen behind with reading
seen at 14:39, 2 March in Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES) (Our copy).

We have been writing about how important it is for all children to be able to read for some time now.

This blogpost focuses on pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who are not...

Launch of RPA web chat pilot for British Cattle Movement Service and Pet Travel helpline
seen at 14:39, 2 March in Rural payments (Our copy).

Over the next six months we will be trialling a live web chat service, providing an additional contact route for users of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) English livestock service and Pet Travel...

Advice from those in the Prison Service
seen at 14:38, 2 March in Working in the Prison and Probation Service (Our copy).
Thinking about joining the Prison Service but want some advice on what it’s like working in a prison? We’ve brought together some advice from people who work in a range of roles on how to work effectively with ...
Cyber in the Armed Forces | Defence Cyber Marvel 2
seen at 14:35, 2 March in Strategic Command (Our copy).

This month UK Defence hosted Western Europe’s largest cyber warfare exercise, Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2). With over 30 teams, comprised of personnel from Defence, government agencies, industry partners as ...

Track our progress: Trade Remedies Authority case milestones – Mar 2023
seen at 14:30, 2 March in Trade Remedies Authority (Our copy).

This month’s tracker shows progress on our cases during February and the data is correct as of 1 March 2023.

Subscribe here to receive automatic monthly updates of our interactive case tracker...

Construction company fined £185,000 for polluting brook at East Midlands site
seen at 11:46, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Construction company fined £185,000 for polluting brook at East Midlands site
Royal Navy ship seizes weapons transiting in the Gulf
seen at 11:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal Navy ship seizes weapons transiting in the Gulf
Op-ed on the lauch of the veterans welfare review
seen at 11:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Op-ed on the lauch of the veterans welfare review
North East company fined thousands for odour issues
seen at 11:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
North East company fined thousands for odour issues
Interactive preventing plastic pollution signs go live in Plymouth
seen at 11:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Interactive preventing plastic pollution signs go live in Plymouth
Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Non-Executive Board Member
seen at 11:43, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Non-Executive Board Member
Consultation outcome: The Singapore Convention on Mediation
seen at 11:42, 2 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: The Singapore Convention on Mediation
Why we’re thinking about raising the ADI standards check pass mark 
seen at 11:39, 2 March in Despatch for driver and rider trainers (Our copy).

The format of the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 qualification test and the ADI standards check have been in place for several years. I believe they are a significant improvement...

Chatham House speech on greater energy independence
seen at 10:53, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Chatham House speech on greater energy independence
AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604), D-AAAY
seen at 10:52, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604), D-AAAY
G7 Leaders’ Statement: 24 February 2023
seen at 10:51, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 Leaders’ Statement: 24 February 2023
Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at Gambling with Lives Annual Parliamentary Forum
seen at 10:49, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at Gambling with Lives Annual Parliamentary Forum
Review launched into welfare provision for veterans
seen at 10:47, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Review launched into welfare provision for veterans
Our position on elective care
seen at 10:46, 2 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Our position on elective care News Anna.Galandzij Thu, 03/02/2023 - 09:59 Recent research highlighted that long delays for hospital treatment, last-minute cancellations...
National Statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: October to December 2022
seen at 10:46, 2 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
National Statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: October to December 2022
Consultation outcome: The Singapore Convention on Mediation
seen at 10:45, 2 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: The Singapore Convention on Mediation
Apply now for the Forestry Apprenticeship 2023
seen at 10:44, 2 March in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Applications have opened for joining our Forestry Apprenticeship this September. Programme Manager Gareth offers advice for anyone considering applying and looks at how the current apprentices are getting on...

Forestry Apprenticeship: Your questions answered
seen at 10:43, 2 March in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Gareth is the Forestry Commission's Programme Manager for the Forestry Apprenticeship, jointly led with the University of Cumbria and Institute of Chartered Foresters.

Please be aware that applications...
World Seagrass Day - Protecting our precious marine habitats together at Studland
seen at 10:38, 2 March in Marine developments (Our copy).

It’s World Seagrass Day and we’re eager to highlight the conservation work that’s underway to protect this vitally important habitat at Studland Bay in Dorset. 

The United Nations General Assembly has ...

World Book Day 2023: 10 top tips for sharing books with young children and toddlers
seen at 10:30, 2 March in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Sharing books with babies and toddlers helps to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Reading can be a fun thing to do together and have a positive impact later in life, on things like school exam results...

Update on actions to improve police standards and culture (Chris Philp, Member, Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:52, 2 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Recent reports from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and significant high-profile incidents of police criminality and misconduct, such as the horrific ...

Nuclear decommissioning and radioactive substances consultation (Andrew Bowie)
seen at 09:52, 2 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK Government and devolved administrations are today publishing for consultation proposals to update policies on nuclear decommissioning and the management of radioactive substances, including radioactive...

Draft Legislation: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Commodity Derivatives and Emission Allowances) Order 2023 (Andrew Griffith, Member, Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Committee)
seen at 09:50, 2 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Many of the rules that govern the buying, selling and organised trading of commodity derivatives and emission allowances are set out in the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR). MiFIR is one of...

Media strengthening pilot project ends on high note in Honiara
seen at 09:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Media strengthening pilot project ends on high note in Honiara
Fusion software could help bolster energy grid
seen at 09:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Fusion software could help bolster energy grid
RSH publishes quarterly survey for Q3 (October to December) 2022-2023
seen at 09:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
RSH publishes quarterly survey for Q3 (October to December) 2022-2023
Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules
seen at 09:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules
UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister's visit
seen at 09:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister's visit
National Statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: October to December 2022
seen at 09:42, 2 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
National Statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: October to December 2022
Improving the Welsh language services at HMCTS
seen at 09:38, 2 March in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

[English] - [Cymraeg]

As Head of the Welsh Language Unit, I want to share some of the exciting developments that are currently taking place in relation to the services we offer.

£25 million to boost rollout of British-made green buses around the country
seen at 02:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
£25 million to boost rollout of British-made green buses around the country
£14 million cash boost to accelerate rollout of low carbon heating
seen at 02:45, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
£14 million cash boost to accelerate rollout of low carbon heating
Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND
seen at 02:44, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND
DLUHC awards Local Planning Authorities funding to improve the digital services they use for planning applications
seen at 02:38, 2 March in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

 

DLUHC is funding 19 more councils to lead and take part in digital projects that will encourage quicker planning decisions and improve digital planning software.

The DLUHC Digital...