Unpacking ‘confident’ – and finding inclusion
What does being 'confident' actually mean in terms of creating a more inclusive workplace? Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty gives her view.
What it means to us to be nominated for a Civil Service Award (2)
More reactions from civil servants shortlisted for a Civil Service Award?
The value in waste
Sir Mark Walport believes a fundamental reappraisal of how we deal with waste can have real economic, environmental and social benefits.
Defra’s new strategy - simply better
As Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty explains, at every stage of creating the department's new strategy, the aim was to keep it simple and clear.
Consultations - what’s new and why they are so important
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Jeremy Heywood introduces the updated principles underpinning policy consultation, which he calls one of the most important activities undertaken by government.
Greening government - vision and action
As world leaders meet in Paris to reach agreement on tackling climate change, Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty tells us how the UK is doing in greening government.
Ducks, disease and birdtables: How APHA civil servants deal with bird flu
In the wake of the recent notifications of Bird Flu in the UK, David Harris from the Animal and Plant Health Agency updates his blog on how his team handle exotic diseases.
The Red Tape Challenge
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders
Sir Jeremy talks about the Red Tape Challenge, and highlights the key achievements to date and the important work that DEFRA is doing on this agenda.