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A fresh approach

9th February 2025  Communications and press  

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities to help them freeze council tax next year. New appointments to Englands National Park Authorities and the …


Judicial Review application increase

7th February 2025

BFPOs responsibility and authority remains within the Commercial Mail Contract with the Company in possession of a Commercial Mail Contract with HQ BFPO only. We will work with sector partners …


Batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging

5th February 2025

Their contribution will continue to support the important work of the pay review bodies for the next three years. The equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong …


Join us on a journey through Christmas at Kew

3rd February 2025

View highlights from our Christmas trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.


Extensive programme of energy saving advice

31st January 2025

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced the re-appointment of Martin Weale as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Universities in the UK and China have …


Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

29th January 2025

The final element of the Governments energy security strategy was confirmed today. Major supermarkets in the UK have acted to make pricing clearer and simpler for shoppers following a meeting …


Lockdown photos of plants at home

27th January 2025

Photo gallery of plants at home taken by staff during lockdown.


Pensioner taxation and employee share schemes

17th January 2025

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Louise Daphne Mensch to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead. The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is to …


Welcome to the new ACME intranet

15th January 2025

Your one-stop shop for the latest internal news and info about a project, policy or process within ACME.


Taking part survey

13th January 2025

Quarter 3 results released.


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Intranet goes into open source

12th February 2025  Luke Oatham

The GovIntranet WordPress theme was released on gitHub today. The Chancellor has today launched the National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS), helping smaller businesses across the UK (with an annual group …


Law made simple

5th February 2025  Luke Oatham

It will mean that owners can be prosecuted if they fail to stop their dogs attacking someone on their own or someone elses private property. He hopes to reschedule his …


Modern decor

29th January 2025  Sarah Sparkle

If you’re looking for completely up to date and contemporary modern interior decor style in your choice of lighting fixtures, furniture and even interior space design, you might like this …


Privy Council discussion

22nd January 2025  Luke Oatham

Somalia has rejoined the world community. A serious food crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa last year has meant that many people in the region are still recovering …


CSS tips

15th January 2025  Steph Gray

Need to find a special CSS3 effect with instructions on how to implement it, plus the complete, downloadable and ready-to-use code to boot? You can get all that for free …


Office of Tax Simplification (OTS)

8th January 2025  Luke Oatham

The Chancellor George Osborne and Exchequer Secretary David Gauke today established the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). An overview of all the sections in the pupil projection guide including links …


Chocolate Flower Cake

1st January 2025  Candy Calorie

My Chocolate Flower Cake concept from last spring is getting a fall makeover! An oversized bloom made of chocolate is a fun and easy way to quickly dress up a …


Room styles

25th December 2024  Sarah Sparkle

The key thing you need to keep in mind when it comes to home decor styles is that there is such a wide variety of different home interior styles because …


Frankencakes

18th December 2024  Candy Calorie

Method Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a muffin tray with 9 paper cases. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar and …


Corporate blog

Design Week

Sun 23rd February 2025 9:00 am 106 Clerkenwell Workshops

Open House activities. The Government has this week signed an agreement with the United States to improve international tax compliance and implement FATCA. The Government has today announced that from …


Intranet Now

Sun 2nd March 2025 9:00 am 18 Albert Embankment

Our second Intranet Now conference is coming up, and we have a fantastic day planned for you – even bigger and better than last year (which was a leviathan). You’ll learn …


Parliament Week

Sun 9th March 2025 9:00 am Portcullis House

Wherever you live, you can get involved in Parliament Week by taking part in historical walks, art exhibitions, online debates, panel discussions and more – there’s something for everyone. This …


Events

New building entry system

28th August 2017

The new building entry system starts this week. You will have been issued with a secure staff pass. Swipe the pass on the entry barrier to enter the building.


Public helpline closed

7th August 2017

Public helpline operators will not be available today.


Press conference

5th August 2017

The foyer will be used for a press conference today. Please use alternative entrances.