tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joan-edgington-to-be-appointed-infected-blood-memorial-committee-vice-chair 2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Joan Edgington to be appointed Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Infected blood campaigner Joan Edgington will be appointed Vice Chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-lasting-power-of-attorney-fees-2025 2025-08-21T10:00:00+01:00 Changes to lasting power of attorney fees: 2025 An update on the upcoming increase to lasting power of attorney fees. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-100000-baby-loss-certificates-have-now-been-issued 2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued  More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-businesses-lead-the-way-with-record-numbers-of-female-leaders 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 UK businesses lead the way with record numbers of female leaders FTSE Women Leaders Review and UK Government publish latest report on women in leadership roles at FTSE350 companies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-of-the-public-guardian-appoints-non-executive-board-chair 2025-01-31T17:03:27+00:00 Office of the Public Guardian appoints non-executive Board Chair Alison Sansome appointed as non-executive Board Chair for the Office of the Public Guardian. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/opg-appoints-veronika-neyer-as-new-non-executive-director 2024-11-27T09:30:07+00:00 OPG appoints Veronika Neyer as new non-executive director Veronika Neyer appointed as non-executive director for the Office of the Public Guardian. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-pharmacy-professionals 2024-11-20T09:31:44+00:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacy professionals The UK chief pharmaceutical officers have given advice to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-nurses-and-midwives 2024-11-01T13:23:19+00:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to nurses and midwives The UK chief nursing officers have given advice to help nurses and midwives wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/appointment-of-court-of-protection-general-and-special-visitors 2024-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 Appointment of Court of Protection general and special visitors New general and special visitors supporting work delivered by the Office of the Public Guardian tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-doctors 2024-10-16T14:41:27+01:00 Assisted dying bill debate: advice to doctors The UK chief medical officers and NHS England National Medical Director have given advice to help doctors wanting to take part in the assisted dying debate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/open-letter-to-unregulated-legal-services-providers 2024-10-09T10:00:43+01:00 Open letter to unregulated legal services providers The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certificates-recognising-heartbreak-of-losing-a-baby-extended 2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 Certificates recognising heartbreak of losing a baby extended All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/child-maintenance-consultation-extended 2024-07-31T00:01:07+01:00 Child Maintenance consultation extended Child maintenance consultation extended to allow more time for engagement from external organisations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/martin-clarke-cb-former-government-actuary 2024-06-19T16:46:14+01:00 Martin Clarke CB FIA, former Government Actuary A reflection on the life of the former Government Actuary, Martin Clarke, who has passed away after a period in hospital. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/causes-of-death-to-be-scrutinised-in-revamp-of-death-certificates 2024-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baby-loss-certificate-launchedto-recognise-parents-grief 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00 Baby loss certificate launched to recognise parents’ grief 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). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-of-the-public-guardian-appoints-new-non-executive-director 2024-02-01T17:30:32+00:00 Office of the Public Guardian appoints new non-executive director Greig Early appointed as non-executive director for the Office of the Public Guardian tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-seeks-closure-of-failing-cemetery 2024-01-11T10:00:02+00:00 Government seeks closure of failing cemetery Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-scrutiny-of-causes-of-death-to-help-protect-the-public 2023-12-14T00:00:00+00:00 Greater scrutiny of causes of death to help protect the public New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-considers-greater-role-for-families-in-registration-of-deaths-following-inquests 2023-12-05T10:14:30+00:00 Government considers greater role for families in registration of deaths following inquests Families could be given a greater role in the registering of their loved one’s death following an inquest under a planned Government consultation.