FCERM research outcomes and impact
On 4 April 2025, the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) research and development programme published a collection of case studies. They highlight how research has been used to improve flood and coastal erosion risk management by connecting people who have operational problems with researchers who have solutions. The case studies cover diverse topics – […]
Government Geography Profession conference 2024
We were delighted to welcome members of the Geography in Government Profession (GGP) to our sixth annual conference at the Ordnance Survey HQ in Southampton on 19 to 20 November 2024. This was the first time that the GGP annual conference was held over two days, allowing members to engage in more in-depth technical sessions […]
GFSL welcomes Alistair Watters as new CEO
Alistair brings over 20 years of experience leading at the highest levels in both the public sector and FTSE organisations. He’s got a strong track record of delivering major business and technology transformations, in challenging and fast-changing environments. Alistair is passionate about creating practical, sustainable solutions that work for everyone—stakeholders, employees, and the people who […]
Challenging Assumption-Based Decisions – User Centred Design
The Government Data Quality Hub (DQHub) has recently produced a set of posters and accompanying guidance which aim to help social researchers challenge assumption-based design. The principles outlined in these posters should aid the identification, challenge and reframing of assumption-based statements during design. In turn, this will aid you to focus on quality and fitness-for-purpose […]
Legally qualified member appointed to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho as a legally qualified member to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) from 12 July 2025 until 11 July 2028. The CPRC is a non-departmental public body. It was established under the Civil Procedure Act 1997 (CPA 1997) to make rules of court, setting out the practice and […]
Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition 2025
This year, we took the opportunity to speak to a number of staff to gain an insight into their roles and personal achievements. Vicki talked us through her role as Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner. “As Learning and Development Business Partner, my role is to provide advice and guidance to the business on […]
£3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year
Border Force has made the highest number of illegal drug seizures since records began, taking action at the border to help prevent harmful substances from reaching communities across the UK. In the year ending March 2024, over 119 tonnes of illegal drugs were seized by police and Border Force with a street value of around […]
CSPL – local government standards roundtable
The Committee hosted a roundtable on 20 February with local government experts, practitioners and academics to inform its submission to the government’s consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England. The Committee has a long-standing interest in local government and made recommendations in its 2019 report for more robust safeguards […]
A quarter century of chemical weapons prevention
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Since 1999, Dstl has successfully maintained this prestigious status through rigorous annual proficiency testing, establishing itself as one of the world’s leading […]
CPS recognised for delivering prosecutorial excellence by Law Officers
The Law Officers have announced the winners of the Prosecution Team and Prosecutor of the Year Awards 2024. Amanda McInnes, Senior Crown Prosecutor for the CPS, has been awarded Prosecutor of the Year, and CPS’s Mersey Cheshire Disorder Response Team won Prosecution Team of the Year. The winners were presented their awards at an event […]