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19 February 2024

Expert insights: top tips for Biodiversity Net Gain stewardship
seen at 21:39, 19 February in Natural England (Our copy).

Welcome to our second Natural England instructional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) guest blog. We are pleased to have distinguished experts share their 3 top tips on biodiversity net gain stewardship. They...

International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families 2024
seen at 18:49, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families 2024
Starting and ending my career with the ERS-2 mission
seen at 18:40, 19 February in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

As the ERS-2 climate mission starts its burn-up in the Earth’s atmosphere, our Space Exploration Special Adviser Sue Horne talks about how the mission has spanned her career in space.

ERS-2 in orbit (artist...

Webinar follow up: the offer for tenant farmers
seen at 18:38, 19 February in Farming (Our copy).

On Thursday 8 February, we held a webinar for tenant farmers. In the session, we gave an overview of the actions and payments available through our environmental land management schemes in 2024.   

Policy...

EM on EU marketing standards legislation (C(2023)5448 & 5449)
seen at 18:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on EU marketing standards legislation (C(2023)5448 & 5449)
Animal Sentience Committee: Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act report
seen at 18:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Animal Sentience Committee: Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act report
Vacancy for Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
seen at 16:55, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Vacancy for Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
Update on HMRC Double Cab Pick Up Guidance
seen at 16:55, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Update on HMRC Double Cab Pick Up Guidance
TRA proposes anti-dumping measures on ceramic tiles be kept
seen at 16:53, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA proposes anti-dumping measures on ceramic tiles be kept
The UK calls for calm dialogue to de-escalate the situation in Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:52, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK calls for calm dialogue to de-escalate the situation in Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Biodiversity net gain – what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
seen at 16:49, 19 February in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain advisor at the Forestry Commission, talks about the introduction of this ambitious new government policy and some of the benefits it can bring for England’s trees and woodlands...

Your Grants 'Introducing you to...'
seen at 16:44, 19 February in Rural payments (Our copy).

RPA offers a wide range of grants and rural payments to farmers, businesses and local authorities. In this series of blogs, we look at the grants available in more detail, using case studies to...

Local Digital update: Adapting our approach to support the sector
seen at 16:37, 19 February in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

The Local Digital team has two key ambitions: to improve the cyber resilience of the local government sector, and to use digital transformation to help councils deliver better services and increase their...

EM on UK/EU TCA Specialised Committee decision (COM(2024)44)
seen at 16:34, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on UK/EU TCA Specialised Committee decision (COM(2024)44)
Government response to the House of Lords AI in Weapon Systems Committee Report
seen at 16:31, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to the House of Lords AI in Weapon Systems Committee Report
EM on EU law regarding marketing for eggs (C(2023)5508 & 5510)
seen at 16:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on EU law regarding marketing for eggs (C(2023)5508 & 5510)
Trade Update: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA negotiations
seen at 15:13, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Trade Update: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA negotiations
New expert will champion small businesses across Government
seen at 15:11, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New expert will champion small businesses across Government
Government cracks down on controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practices
seen at 15:10, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government cracks down on controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Vacancy for a Business Support Manager
seen at 15:09, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Vacancy for a Business Support Manager
Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair
seen at 15:08, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair
Tata Steel / Port Talbot steelworks Q&A
seen at 15:06, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Tata Steel / Port Talbot steelworks Q&A
Hazards of growing high-risk crops in south-west England
seen at 15:06, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Hazards of growing high-risk crops in south-west England
Companies House fees increasing from 1 May 2024
seen at 15:05, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Companies House fees increasing from 1 May 2024
Updating GOV.UK’s crown
seen at 14:57, 19 February in Inside GOV.UK (Our copy).

As of today, GOV.UK has a new crown in its logo. This blog post explains why we’ve made the change and how we’ve done it.

Why the crown has changed

Top row is St Edward’s Crown represented on GOV...

Cyber security for schools – the benefits of the risk protection arrangement (RPA)
seen at 14:49, 19 February in Buying for Schools (Our copy).

 

Cyber-crime can have a devastating impact on schools. In this blog post Louise Green from the Department for Education’s Schools Commercial Team, hears from three schools that have suffered...

Department announces changes to short-term lets rules
seen at 14:47, 19 February in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There has been widespread coverage across national and regional media of new changes to short-term lets rules.

Under the reforms councils will be given greater power to control short-term...

Defra pay and conditions 2023/24 - FOI2023/22273
seen at 14:44, 19 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra pay and conditions 2023/24 - FOI2023/22273
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (December 2023)
seen at 14:32, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (December 2023)
Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement
seen at 14:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement
Over £17 million to regenerate Leek Town Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 11:50, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Over £17 million to regenerate Leek Town Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£20 million for Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Rowley Regis (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 11:49, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£20 million for Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Rowley Regis (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£20 million support to Level Up Telford (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 11:49, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£20 million support to Level Up Telford (Levelling Up Fund 2)
HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2024
seen at 11:32, 19 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2024
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 556, 19 February 2024
seen at 11:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 556, 19 February 2024
Research: Action Plan response to the joint thematic inspection of work with children subject to remand in youth detention
seen at 10:51, 19 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Action Plan response to the joint thematic inspection of work with children subject to remand in youth detention
Correspondence: Greater Manchester Youth Remand Funding Pilot: section 31 grant determination letter
seen at 10:48, 19 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Correspondence: Greater Manchester Youth Remand Funding Pilot: section 31 grant determination letter
Cross sector action to improve support for children in complex situations
seen at 10:36, 19 February in Children’s social care (Our copy).

Justin Russell is the Director General for Families Group and is responsible for children’s social care at the Department for Education; John Pearce is the president of the Association of Directors of Children...

Education for 11 to 16 year olds committee: government response
seen at 10:34, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Education for 11 to 16 year olds committee: government response
Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Consultation on the draft regulations
seen at 10:30, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Consultation on the draft regulations
£19.9 million to transform Malvern Theatres (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:10, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£19.9 million to transform Malvern Theatres (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost £20 million for Weston-Super-Mare (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:09, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Almost £20 million for Weston-Super-Mare (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£12 million for town centre improvements in Batley (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:09, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£12 million for town centre improvements in Batley (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost £20 million for housing and transport improvements in Barton (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:06, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Almost £20 million for housing and transport improvements in Barton (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£20 million support for Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:04, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£20 million support for Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£15.7 million to improve transport links into Exmouth (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:03, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£15.7 million to improve transport links into Exmouth (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£15.6 million for the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:03, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£15.6 million for the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
seen at 10:02, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
Bristol to receive £14.5 million for Filwood Broadway (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:00, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Bristol to receive £14.5 million for Filwood Broadway (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Dorset receives £19.5 million to regenerate Weymouth (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:59, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Dorset receives £19.5 million to regenerate Weymouth (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£43.1 million to upgrade 2 London Underground stations (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:58, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£43.1 million to upgrade 2 London Underground stations (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Over £17 million funding for culture projects in Waltham Forest (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:57, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Over £17 million funding for culture projects in Waltham Forest (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£7.7 million invested in Camden (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:57, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£7.7 million invested in Camden (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£20 million awarded to Walsall to transform Willenhall (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:57, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£20 million awarded to Walsall to transform Willenhall (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£50m investment for travel improvements in Cornwall (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:56, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£50m investment for travel improvements in Cornwall (Levelling Up Fund 2)
£20 million to transform Selby Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 09:56, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£20 million to transform Selby Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Helping defence contractors fulfil their new statutory reporting obligations
seen at 09:55, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Helping defence contractors fulfil their new statutory reporting obligations
Government launches crackdown on mobile phones in schools
seen at 09:54, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government launches crackdown on mobile phones in schools
Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Ophir Edelstein
seen at 09:49, 19 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent development programmes, we hear from Ophir Edelstein as she reflects on her first placement as a Technology...

LSB announces new appointment to the Office for Legal Complaints: Georgina Philippou
seen at 09:41, 19 February in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces the appointment of Georgina Philippou as a new lay member of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC). The OLC is the Board of the Legal Ombudsman, and this appointment...

New and updated reporting guidance to help contractors submit statutory reports
seen at 09:31, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
New and updated reporting guidance to help contractors submit statutory reports
Bovine TB: comment on an application for a supplementary badger disease control licence, February 2024
seen at 09:31, 19 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Bovine TB: comment on an application for a supplementary badger disease control licence, February 2024
Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available
seen at 02:44, 19 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available
Mobile phones in schools: are they being banned?
seen at 02:31, 19 February in The Education Hub (Our copy).

By the age of 12, 97% of children own a mobile phone, but the use of mobile phones in school can lead to distractions, disruption and can increase the risk of online bullying. 

Many schools have...