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To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner.

• Updated: 15 April 2024

Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).

• Updated: 22 February 2024

Greig Early appointed as non-executive director for the Office of the Public Guardian

• Updated: 1 February 2024

Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials.

• Updated: 11 January 2024

New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified.

• Updated: 14 December 2023

Families could be given a greater role in the registering of their loved one’s death following an inquest under a planned Government consultation.

• Updated: 5 December 2023

The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are given Royal Assent.

• Updated: 22 September 2023

Parents who care for disabled young people will be better supported to access vital savings – including Child Trust Funds – thanks to the launch of a new easy-to-use guide.

• Updated: 8 June 2023

New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.

• Updated: 31 March 2023

Government to fund mandatory mediation for separating couples.

• Updated: 23 March 2023

The world-class teams at Dstl work with the top minds from across military, academia, industry… and now science fiction.

• Updated: 28 February 2023

The lives of thousands of severely disabled people across England will be enhanced by 120 new changing facilities.

• Updated: 4 February 2023

From 16 January 2023, those applying for a UK visa in Sydney, Australia, will have the option of paying to get a faster decision on their application.

• Updated: 25 January 2023

Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House of Commons today (24 January 2023).

• Updated: 24 January 2023

Amy Holmes has been appointed as the new Public Guardian for England and Wales and Chief Executive of the Office of the Public Guardian.

• Updated: 16 August 2022

Mae Amy Holmes wedi cael ei phenodi yn Warcheidwad Cyhoeddus newydd Cymru a Lloegr a Phrif Weithredwr Swyddfa’r Gwarcheidwad Cyhoeddus.

• Updated: 11 July 2022

Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance could face curfews, as Ministers plan new powers for the Child Maintenance Service.

• Updated: 8 July 2022

The process of managing a loved one’s affairs will be strengthened and modernised under major reforms announced by the government today (19 May 2022).

• Updated: 19 May 2022

The Department of Health and Social Care and Ministry of Justice have launched a consultation to ensure freedoms and human rights of people lacking mental capacity are better protected.

• Updated: 17 March 2022

The government is backing a Bill to make British Sign Language (BSL) a recognised language in the UK and help deaf people play a more prominent role in society.

• Updated: 28 January 2022