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    HM Revenue and Customs - Child benefit data

    You will have seen yesterday's news about the loss of data relating to child benefit by HM Revenue and Customs. Paul Gray, the Chairman of HM Revenue and Customs, told the Chancellor and me that he accepts responsibility for what has happened, and is stepping down from his post.

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    Communications award - 'Want Respect? Use a Condom' teenage pregnancy campaign

    The innovative 'Want Respect? Use a Condom' campaign, which aims to encourage teenagers to make informed decisions about sex and reduce pregnancy rates, picked up this year's award for communication.

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    Capable Leaders

    Change was very much top of the agenda at a recent event for the top 200 director generals, members of the Civil Service high potential scheme and non-executive directors.

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    Leadership award - Peace Process Team

    The Peace Process Team at the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has won the Civil Service Leadership Award 2007.

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    Public value award - Operations Airbridge and Westbridge

    This year's award for public value went to Airbridge and Westbridge operations, which have massively reduced the number of smugglers bringing drugs into the UK.

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    Securing prisons in Iraq and Afghanistan

    Secure prisons have been crucial to rebuilding the civilian infrastructure in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The Prison Service helped the reconstruction effort by providing training support.

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    Reflecting on life behind the prison gates

    Pam Chalk received the Prison Officer of the Year award for her work at HMP Wealstun in West Yorkshire. We discover why she won the top honour.

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    The Met Office - they're not just a bunch of weather forecasters

    In criminal and civil investigations, detailed weather reports can provide missing clues, or be used as vital evidence in court help settle disputes or over claims. And it's all thanks to Met Office forensic meteorologists.

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    Crimes against conservation

    Chris Kerr is head of the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). The unit deals with a broad range of issues, from the illegal trade in endangered species to assisting in investigating offences against hen harriers.

  • Tortured Souls
    Tortured souls

    The FCO leads on the UK government's anti-torture activity, which includes strengthening international organisations such as the UN, diplomatic activity such as lobbying, and providing funding for projects.

  • Jury Service
    Puzzling the time away - life in the jury waiting room

    A day with a jury officer at Nottingham Crown Court proves that 'unflappability' is a crucial jobholder requirement.

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    Habitat hotlist

    Defra has launched the new UK list of priority species and habitats. The new list, comprising 1,149 species and 65 habitats, replaces the one produced ten years ago.

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    Ministry helps students get their voices heard

    The Ministry of Justice is helping students launch their own internet radio stations, as part of a project to encourage young people to get their voices heard on important issues.

  • Civil Service on the Front Line
    Whitehall on the Shatt al-Arab

    It was a fascinating, if occasionally frightening, experience”. Daniel Korski talks about his experience of heading up the Basra Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and the work of the Post Conflict Reconstruction Unit (PCRU).

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    Sustainability: On the menu

    While shoppers are making more informed decisions about what goes into their baskets - thanks to an increasing variety of locally produced, organic and fair-trade products - finding somewhere to eat out ethically can prove more of a challenge.