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03 October 2023

The UK is focusing on Finance, Climate, Technology and Gender to accelerate the SDGs: UK statement at UN Second Committee
seen at 21:43, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK is focusing on Finance, Climate, Technology and Gender to accelerate the SDGs: UK statement at UN Second Committee
Developers share experiences of successfully delivering biodiversity net gain
seen at 21:36, 3 October in Natural England (Our copy).

How are homebuilders delivering biodiversity net gain while also delivering the homes people need? In this blog, Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Developments, Neil Beamsley, Group Head of Biodiversity...

Six new award designs featuring The King’s image are revealed
seen at 18:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Six new award designs featuring The King’s image are revealed
PM call with leaders of the G7, NATO, Poland and Romania: 3 October 2023
seen at 18:45, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with leaders of the G7, NATO, Poland and Romania: 3 October 2023
New £60 million Regional Innovation Fund among measures to boost research and development
seen at 18:45, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New £60 million Regional Innovation Fund among measures to boost research and development
The UK is committed to promoting democracy and defending democratic freedoms
seen at 18:44, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK is committed to promoting democracy and defending democratic freedoms
Iran satellite launch - FCDO Statement
seen at 18:44, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Iran satellite launch - FCDO Statement
News story: SIA response to BBC File on 4 investigation into security training
seen at 18:36, 3 October in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: SIA response to BBC File on 4 investigation into security training
Diabetic eye screening changes for people at lower risk in England
seen at 18:32, 3 October in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The NHS in England will this month start inviting people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy for diabetic eye screening every 2 years instead of every year.

The rollout of the lower risk diabetic...

BEIS senior civil servant secondary paid employment, 2022 to 2023
seen at 18:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS senior civil servant secondary paid employment, 2022 to 2023
Whistleblowing procedure: Raising a concern
seen at 18:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Whistleblowing procedure: Raising a concern
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 - October 2023
seen at 16:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 - October 2023
Press release: Foreign prison rental to ensure public protection
seen at 16:43, 3 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Foreign prison rental to ensure public protection
Data is not the answer
seen at 16:37, 3 October in Social care (Our copy).

"Data gives you information. Wisdom is the ability to understand that information and translate it into actions and insights." [Image created by freepik.com]

... at least not on its own!

What if...

2023 Government Procurement Card (GPC) spend for transactions over £500
seen at 16:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
2023 Government Procurement Card (GPC) spend for transactions over £500
Four Welsh towns to share £80 million to improve long-term future
seen at 14:50, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Four Welsh towns to share £80 million to improve long-term future
Government commits to updating NHS constitution to ensure privacy and dignity for women receiving care
seen at 14:49, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government commits to updating NHS constitution to ensure privacy and dignity for women receiving care
Record HIV testing among gay and bisexual men
seen at 14:49, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Record HIV testing among gay and bisexual men
Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance and Electron Spin Resonance for Explosives and Drugs Detection
seen at 14:48, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance and Electron Spin Resonance for Explosives and Drugs Detection
Projects for a new research security programme for Europe: call for proposals
seen at 14:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Projects for a new research security programme for Europe: call for proposals
UN HRC54: Universal Periodic Review Adoption - UAE
seen at 14:45, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UN HRC54: Universal Periodic Review Adoption - UAE
News story: SLC Pays Out £2.3 billion in First Term Payments
seen at 14:44, 3 October in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: SLC Pays Out £2.3 billion in First Term Payments
The UK Forestry Standard Review
seen at 14:42, 3 October in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Ian Tubby is the Head of Policy and Advice Team at the Forestry Commission. In this blog he’ll be introducing the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard, highlighting some of the changes, and outlining the ...

Green Libraries Week
seen at 14:40, 3 October in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

This October, the annual Libraries Week transforms into Green Libraries Week, to celebrate the work going on in libraries across the UK focused on sustainability and climate change.

Libraries have shown...

India Buildings Liverpool: Where my story began
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Life at HMRC (Our copy).

What does ‘going into the office’ look like for you?  

For many, it’s a hybrid approach. A minimum of 2 or 3 days a week working from a modern office building. Flexible workspaces, adaptable furniture; ...

FCDO register of Senior Civil Servants’ secondary paid employment
seen at 14:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO register of Senior Civil Servants’ secondary paid employment
Government to invest £30 million in innovative technology for NHS
seen at 11:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government to invest £30 million in innovative technology for NHS
Expansion of medical school places to be accelerated to next year
seen at 11:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Expansion of medical school places to be accelerated to next year
National Nature Reserve at Finglandrigg Woods extended
seen at 11:44, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
National Nature Reserve at Finglandrigg Woods extended
Privacy information: key stage 4 and 5 and adult education
seen at 11:32, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Privacy information: key stage 4 and 5 and adult education
Privacy information: early years foundation stage to key stage 3
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Privacy information: early years foundation stage to key stage 3
Privacy information: children and young people under 18
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Privacy information: children and young people under 18
Requesting your personal information
seen at 11:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Requesting your personal information
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group September 2023 meeting summary
seen at 11:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group September 2023 meeting summary
Gloucester angling duo pay total of £708 for illegal fishing
seen at 10:48, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Gloucester angling duo pay total of £708 for illegal fishing
Coverage of the introduction of restrictions on a range of single-use plastics
seen at 10:44, 3 October in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Bans and restrictions on a range of polluting single-use plastic items came into force on Sunday 1 October. Single-use plastic cutlery, balloon sticks and polystyrene cups and food containers can now ...

What do a Communications Officer, a Shellfish Scientist and a Fish Health Inspector have in common?
seen at 10:42, 3 October in Marine Science (Our copy).

Answer: They all graduated from a Zoology degree at the University of Exeter in 2016! 

University of Exeter, Penryn Campus (c) University of Exeter

With the start of a new academic year, this time...

Increasing the Countryside Stewardship payment rate for top fruit organic conversion
seen at 10:41, 3 October in Rural payments (Our copy).

We are pleased to announce that we’re increasing the Countryside Stewardship payment rate for option OR5 (organic conversion – top fruit). We have listened to feedback from farmers and recognise that ...

What does black history month mean to me as a Black Woman?
seen at 10:39, 3 October in Strategic Command (Our copy).

A blog by Charlotte Dick

Charlotte Dick

Charlotte Dick is the lead for patient safety, governance and innovation within Defence Medical Services.

As a Black woman, Black History Month...

FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: April 2023
seen at 10:33, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: April 2023
Review of the shortage occupation list 2023
seen at 10:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Review of the shortage occupation list 2023
UKEF: spend over £25,000, August 2023
seen at 10:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF: spend over £25,000, August 2023
UK government opens world’s most remote marine science base on Pitcairn Islands
seen at 09:47, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK government opens world’s most remote marine science base on Pitcairn Islands
UN HRC54: Universal Periodic Review Adoption - Mali
seen at 09:47, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UN HRC54: Universal Periodic Review Adoption - Mali
X-ray robot could save lives on the battlefield
seen at 09:47, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
X-ray robot could save lives on the battlefield
Expert meeting on the health conditions of Gulf War Veterans
seen at 09:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Expert meeting on the health conditions of Gulf War Veterans
11-year ban for Essex coin dealer after £155k coin sale scam
seen at 09:46, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
11-year ban for Essex coin dealer after £155k coin sale scam
News story: Whole Life Order reforms to be applied to active cases
seen at 09:44, 3 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Whole Life Order reforms to be applied to active cases
News story: Jade’s Law to be introduced to better protect children
seen at 09:43, 3 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Jade’s Law to be introduced to better protect children
A day in the life of a Senior Project Manager in Defra Digital, Data and Technology
seen at 09:40, 3 October in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Senior Project Manager Kieran Lewis lifts the lid on a typical day in his world, working across different projects and balancing differing priorities.

Tell us about your role at Defra

I am a Senior...

The role of genetics in medicine safety
seen at 09:38, 3 October in MedRegs (Our copy).

Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) highlights how genetics could play an important role in minimising the risk of adverse drug reactions...

Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman business plan 2023 to 2024
seen at 09:30, 3 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman business plan 2023 to 2024
Scottish Secretary to visit Vietnam to boost trade links with Scotland
seen at 02:42, 3 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary to visit Vietnam to boost trade links with Scotland

seen at 02:41, 3 October in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.