New plans to stop grieving families from being ripped off have been announced today (1 June 2018). The government will consult on tougher regulation for the pre-paid funeral plan sector, and propose bringing the market into the supervision of the … read more
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) market study will examine whether the information provided by funeral directors on prices and services is clear enough for people to be able to choose the best option for them. It will also look … read more
Dr Julian Braybrook will take up his position today (Friday 1 June), taking over from Dr Derek Craston, who became the Government Chemist in 2008. Dr Braybrook is currently Director of Measurement Science for the National Measurement Laboratory at LGC, … read more
The driving hub is being launched to help people improve learner drivers’ safety awareness in the run up to the law change on 4 June 2018. The law change will mean that for the first time learner drivers that are … read more
Thank you very much Madam President. The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of this important resolution today. The situation in South Sudan is appalling. Thousands have been killed. Over a fifth of the population are on the edge of famine … read more