DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2024
Customers will be able to use our online services throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Date Contact centre opening times Monday 23 December 8am to 7pm (normal hours) Christmas Eve 24 December 8am to 12pm Christmas Day 25 December closed Boxing Day 26 December closed Friday 27 December 8am to 5:30pm Saturday 28 December […]
New guide to research and innovation challenges for climate adaptation released
A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released today. Developed by the Government Office for Science and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF) outlines the research and innovation needed around climate […]
Update to Independent Water Commission Advisory Group
Douglas Millican, former CEO of Scottish Water (2012 – 2023), has been appointed by Sir Jon Cunliffe as an additional member to the Independent Water Commission Advisory Group. He brings direct operational experience from the water industry to the group, alongside the expertise represented from areas including the environment, public health, consumers, infrastructure and investors. […]
Three members appointed to the Independent Family Returns Panel
The Home Office has appointed 3 new members to the Independent Family Returns Panel for a 3 year period from 1 June 2024. The new members are: Simon Jones Pauline Newell Colleen Sterling The appointments were made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Communications and Public Relations Apprenticeship: Sarah’s journey
My name is Sarah and I am working as a Communications Assistant in the Government Legal Department’s (GLD) Communications Team, whilst simultaneously carrying out my Level 4 Public Relations and Communications qualification. I have been in this role now for just over a year and have alternated between the Press Office and internal communications, carrying […]
Government Skills trials AI video in civil service course update
Government Skills is asking for feedback after using an AI-generated video within its updated Civil Service Expectations course. It is the first time an AI-generated video has been used to enhance learning on one of the cross-government courses hosted on Civil Service Learning. Civil Service Expectation is one of the most widely completed courses on […]
Major steps forward in government office estate rationalisation
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has closed the doors at another two London properties as part of its estates rationalisation programme, moving a step closer to its target of £32 million cost savings this financial year. Windsor House and Albany House closed in September and November 2024 respectively, with civil servants relocated to other properties […]
New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times
From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently, you must give 3 full working days of notice to avoid losing the test fee. Monday to Saturday count […]
Building a better future with the law
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to Parliament on 11 March is a key element of the Government’s Growth Mission. The Bill supports the Government’s commitments to build 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament, kickstart economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower through reforms to the planning system. The key objective of […]
Putting the AI in IA
GIAA continues to make an impact across the globe as our director of Innovation and Development, Dr Iain McGregor demonstrated when he presented at the recent Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) conference in Cyprus. This was just the latest engagement for Iain – who along with our head of data analytics, Dr Lauren Petrie and […]