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10 July 2024

Joint Statement by Defence Ministers of the Drone Coalition
seen at 22:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement by Defence Ministers of the Drone Coalition
UK to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, PM to tell NATO
seen at 22:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, PM to tell NATO
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 10 July 2024
seen at 21:44, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 10 July 2024
Boaters told to pay River Thames registration fees or risk fine
seen at 18:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Boaters told to pay River Thames registration fees or risk fine
World Trade Organization: Jamaica’s Trade Policy Review, July 2024: UK Statement
seen at 18:44, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
World Trade Organization: Jamaica’s Trade Policy Review, July 2024: UK Statement
East Midlands anglers fined almost £1,800 for fishing illegally
seen at 16:56, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
East Midlands anglers fined almost £1,800 for fishing illegally
Graves of two World War 1 officers of The Royal Irish Fusiliers identified
seen at 16:56, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Graves of two World War 1 officers of The Royal Irish Fusiliers identified
ESFA Update: 10 July 2024
seen at 16:55, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 10 July 2024
PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 10 July 2024
seen at 16:54, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 10 July 2024
How to get the most out of your agency briefing
seen at 16:50, 10 July in Design102 (Our copy).

When you embark on a creative partnership with an agency, it’s very likely that it will begin with a brief. At Design102, we have seen thousands of briefs over the past 10 years, so we know a thing or...

Defra: spending over £500, April 2024
seen at 16:37, 10 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £500, April 2024
Defra: spending over £25,000, April 2024
seen at 16:35, 10 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £25,000, April 2024
HMP Buckley Hall: Action Plan
seen at 16:33, 10 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
HMP Buckley Hall: Action Plan
HMP YOI Chelmsford Prison: Action Plan
seen at 16:32, 10 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
HMP YOI Chelmsford Prison: Action Plan
HMP Cardiff: Action Plan
seen at 16:30, 10 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
HMP Cardiff: Action Plan
UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on technical cooperation in Colombia
seen at 14:54, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on technical cooperation in Colombia
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 14:48, 10 July in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Coverage of the Renters (Reform) Bill
seen at 14:46, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There has been widespread coverage of the Renters (Reform) Bill today (Thursday, April 25) after it passed its third reading in the House of Commons yesterday, including The Times, The Mirror, The I, ...

Homelessness data
seen at 14:46, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

This morning we published the quarterly homelessness statistics. Whilst we continue to make good progress, there is more work to do to achieve our goals on tackling homelessness and eradicating rough ...

Voter ID requirements for voting in person
seen at 14:46, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

The Government has introduced identification for voting in person across Great Britain. Voter identification has been recommended by the Electoral Commission since at least 2014 and is in line with the...

Coverage of voter ID
seen at 14:46, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

The 2024 local elections have been well run, and local authorities have delivered them robustly and securely, as they always do.

Read The Electoral Commission's Statement here.

As...

Single-sex toilets announcement coverage
seen at 14:46, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There was widespread coverage earlier this week of the laying of a law to require every new, non-residential building to have single-sex toilets, as well as a fully enclosed universal toilet if space ...

Coverage of successful government legal challenge against freeholder Grey GR
seen at 14:45, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There has been coverage in BBC News Online, Inside Housing, Essex Live, Property Week and The Comet following the news that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing ...

Secretary of State interview on Long Term Plan for Housing
seen at 14:45, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Housing Secretary Michael Gove was interviewed by Martha Kearney as part of a BBC Radio 4 Today Programme series on housing which aired on Saturday, 11 May, where he set out how the Long Term Plan...

Renters (Reform) Bill
seen at 14:44, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

This morning there has been reporting on the impact of the Renters (Reform) Bill on the rental market.

The Bill will ensure a fairer private rented sector for all and there is no evidence to suggest...

New levelling up powers to improve high streets
seen at 14:44, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Our announcement of new council powers to revive empty high street shops feature prominently in The Sun (p2) and Financial Times (p2) this week.

These positive stories follow DLUHC...

Farming planning law changes coverage
seen at 14:44, 10 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There has been significant coverage in the media after new planning reforms came into effect that make it easier for farmers to convert unused buildings into new homes and shops.

The major changes...

First Witness Statement of Michael Chant - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:41, 10 July in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 10 Jul 2024. Category: Witness statements.
Funding Service Design: Using content design to reduce the burden on applicants
seen at 14:36, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

In September 2022, I started on a new project as a content designer in the Funding Service Design team, where the aim was to:

create an easy-to-use experience for applicants and assessors   bring...
Developing a service to assess and understand cyber resilience in local government
seen at 14:36, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

The DLUHC Local Digital team is supporting councils in England to build their cyber resilience.

Through our work to date, we know that one of the challenges councils face is having a clear baseline standard...

Future Councils Pilot insights: Common challenges to digital transformation in local government
seen at 14:35, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

The aim of Future Councils was to understand the conditions required for councils to become modern and resilient.

From March to October 2023, we worked closely with 8 pilot councils to identify...

A foot in the Digital Front Door: expanding digital thinking in policy-making
seen at 14:35, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

In this post, Greg Winfield, Head of User-Centred Policy Design at DLUHC, talks about how adding user-centred design support at the spend control gateway spreads digital thinking across policy-making. 

PropTech Innovation Fund: how it's helped identify barriers to adoption of digital engagement tools and the role of government and partners to reduce them
seen at 14:34, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Technology can play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and modernising the planning system. Through the PropTech Innovation Fund we are supporting the PropTech sector and Local Planning...

Scaling data standards to support local government
seen at 14:34, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

One major challenge councils face is unconnected technology solutions that can’t share data with each other. This has a real world impact, as described by a council officer during our Future Councils ...

Join us at our virtual Digital Recruitment Days and explore your next career move
seen at 14:33, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Do you work in engineering, user research or interaction design, and are looking for a rewarding and impactful career opportunity?

Join us at our virtual DLUHC Digital Recruitment Days on 25 and...

Join the Funding Service Design team
seen at 14:33, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

DLUHC’s Funding Service Design team is improving DLUHC’s funding service – we are redesigning key elements to improve the user experience and reduce the administrative burden and costs of distributing...

Applying user ecosystem thinking in Funding Service Design
seen at 14:32, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

In DLUHC’s Funding Service Design team, we design ways to improve the user experience of applying for and distributing funding. To do that, we need to continually expand our understanding of our...

Unlocking collaboration: new ways of working in our delivery community of practice
seen at 14:32, 10 July in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Delivery managers are accountable for the delivery of products and services. Due to the dynamic and demanding nature of their jobs, they face unique challenges. They’re often experience-rich but...

The 2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access operational review: 27 September 2023
seen at 14:30, 10 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The 2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access operational review: 27 September 2023
Transport Secretary sets out 5 key priorities to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation
seen at 11:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Transport Secretary sets out 5 key priorities to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation
HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator
seen at 11:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator
TRA opens review into polyethylene terephthalate from India
seen at 11:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA opens review into polyethylene terephthalate from India
Sir Kevan Collins appointed at DfE as Non-Executive Board Member
seen at 11:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Sir Kevan Collins appointed at DfE as Non-Executive Board Member
SMA screening in-service evaluation update
seen at 11:32, 10 July in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

Significant progress continues with the planning of the in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Results from the ISE, along with a new SMA screening ...

OPCW 106th Executive Council: UK national statement
seen at 10:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
OPCW 106th Executive Council: UK national statement
Your guide to nominating for Smarter Working Live 2024
seen at 10:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Your guide to nominating for Smarter Working Live 2024
Our first steps for change
seen at 10:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Our first steps for change
Commander UKStratCom and DirOb visit
seen at 10:36, 10 July in Strategic Command (Our copy).

General Sir James Hockenhull KBE ADC, the Commander of UK Strategic Command and Dr Sam Griffiths, Director Overseas Bases, recently made a visit to British Forces Gibraltar.

Images show visit by Commander...

National Crime Agency senior officials' outside employment, April 2023 to March 2024
seen at 10:30, 10 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency senior officials' outside employment, April 2023 to March 2024
2nd ballot of the 2024 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth
seen at 09:47, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
2nd ballot of the 2024 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth
Statement on the imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza
seen at 09:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on the imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza
Half a million words analysed by AI
seen at 09:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Half a million words analysed by AI
Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing set out how they will continue to work together
seen at 09:46, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing set out how they will continue to work together
UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine and Crimea
seen at 09:45, 10 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine and Crimea
Alternatives to VC Funding: Venture Debt & Revolving Credit Facilities Explained
seen at 09:45, 10 July in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Guest Post by Jean Laurent Pelissier, Managing Director, HSBC Innovation Banking

Although the venture capital fundraising cycle is familiar, there’s no fixed formula for growth. For most founders, ...