News

Consultation launched on reforming weddings law for the first time in 200 years, giving couples more choice over where and how they say ‘I do’. Couples could soon say “I do” on their own terms under the biggest shake-up to weddings law in almost 200 years. The Government has today (Thursday 16 July) launched a…

The Coroners statistics for England and Wales for 2025 were published on 14 May 2026. In 2025, activity in the coroner system in England and Wales declined overall, with 147,800 deaths reported—the lowest level since 1995—and just 26% of all registered deaths referred. Despite this reduction, the cases handled were often more complex, reflected in…

SOURCE: Daily Mail Trending baby names for 2026 revealed: Posh ‘granola’ monikers, farm-inspired nicknames and vintage classics are set to soar in popularity this year We’re now officially more than a quarter through the 21st century, but it appears nostalgia and a fondness for the good old days is the inspiration behind this year’s baby…

SOURCE: BBC News For the past 40 years, Anne Robson has shared in the best and worst moments of people’s lives. Armed with her special pen, County Durham’s superintendent registrar is the area’s official record-keeper. The young couple fidget nervously at the front of the room as Anne asks the question they all hope nobody…

SOURCE: BBC News The family of a man murdered by his estranged wife are calling for new laws governing who has rights over a victim’s body. Kyle Pugh, from Telford, was murdered by Amy Pugh in March 2022 – but despite being arrested and bailed days after his death, she was not charged with the…

The Coroners statistics for England and Wales for 2024 were published on 8 May 2025. These show a decrease in the number of deaths reported to Coroners in 2024; 31% of all registered deaths were reported; 11% increase in deaths in state detention; post-mortem examinations were carried out in 46% of all deaths reported; inquests…

SOURCE: BBC News A man has been charged with 64 offences after a major investigation into a funeral directors in Hull in which police removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes. Humberside Police began its inquiry into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after a report of “concern for care of the deceased” in March last…

SOURCE: BBC News Derbyshire Funeral directors say new legislation requiring senior doctors in England and Wales to independently scrutinise every death is leading to long delays for some families. The death certification reforms came into effect on 9 September 2024, and are designed to provide better safeguards against medical negligence. All deaths are now reviewed independently,…