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…
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The Coroners statistics for England and Wales for 2025
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…
Trending Baby Names for 2026
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…
I’ve happily married thousands of people
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…
Family of man murdered by wife call for a law change
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…
Coroners statistics 2024: England and Wales
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…
Man charged with 64 offences in funeral home probe
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…
New Medical Examiner Process Causing Delays
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,…
Number of births in England and Wales lowest in two decades
SOURCE: Nottinghamshire Live Last year saw the lowest number of live births in England and Wales for two decades, according to the latest statistics – which also show the highest proportion born to mothers from outside the UK since records began. There were 605,479 live births in England and Wales in 2022, the data shows.…
LARCSA’s Annual Learning and Development Event 2024
LARCSA’s Conference 2024, the Annual Learning and Development Event, will take place at the Voco St Johns Hotel in Solihull on 19 November 2024.