England's Funeral Industry Faces First-Ever Regulation
The UK government is set to introduce new rules for funeral directors in England after shocking scandals, ending a system where no licence or qualifications were required. Read the full story.
The UK government is set to introduce new rules for funeral directors in England after shocking scandals, ending a system where no licence or qualifications were required. Read the full story.
Police arrest two following the theft of a 5ft nutcracker statue that sang to children in Sheerness. Owner Luke Allum says it brought festive joy to the town.
The Independent Football Regulator gains sweeping powers to investigate and remove unfit club owners from Friday, marking a major shift in English football governance. Discover the details.
Annette Federspiel discovered her late husband's feet attached to his socks in a bag of belongings. Read the shocking full story of this distressing mix-up in Scotland.
A stark IoD survey reveals business confidence has plummeted after the Budget, with leaders forecasting lower revenue and investment. Read the full analysis.
A new survey reveals business confidence remains near record lows after the Budget, with hiring and investment plans falling sharply. Discover the full economic impact.
Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.
Eva Longoria reveals Hollywood's Latinx representation has worsened, dropping from 7% to 4%. The actor-director discusses creating opportunities and family priorities. Read her full interview.
Eva Longoria condemns Hollywood's declining Latinx representation, revealing figures have dropped from 7% to 4%. The director calls for change while balancing family life. Read her powerful interview.
Gosport funeral directors Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell deny charges after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Discover the full story from the UK court case.
Two funeral directors are on trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, accused of fraud and preventing the lawful burial of a man whose body was left decomposing for over a month. Read the shocking details.
Two care home directors from Surrey have been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding elderly and vulnerable residents of over £1.2 million in a shocking case of financial abuse.
Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro delivers powerful critique of AI in filmmaking, calling for human-driven storytelling and warning against algorithmic creativity.
Legendary director Martin Scorsese reveals how a forgotten documentary project with director Rebecca Miller fundamentally changed his approach to filmmaking and storytelling.
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton opens up about her complicated relationship with Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola's directorial style, and why she'll never work with Nancy Meyers again.
Actress Joanna Page opens up about experiencing inappropriate behaviour from powerful directors early in her career, describing the casting couch culture as 'horrific'.
With the 2025 Academy Awards season heating up, we break down the top contenders, from blockbuster epics to intimate indie dramas, and predict who might secure a coveted nomination.
Exclusive investigation reveals the extreme workloads of UK company directors, with one individual holding 14 roles simultaneously. Experts warn of burnout and corporate governance risks.
The Venice and Toronto film festivals have set the stage for a historic Oscar showdown, with two critically acclaimed films from female directors poised to make Academy Awards history.
Discover the empowering trend of solo female travel as women prioritise adventure and self-discovery over settling down. Learn the safety tips and destinations shaping this movement.
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow criticises the Academy Awards for its persistent failure to recognise female filmmaking talent, calling for systemic change in the industry.
The UK's youngest female sex offender, who committed horrific abuse as a teenager, has been released from prison. We detail the shocking case that stunned the nation.
Lexie Alford, a 21-year-old American travel influencer, achieved a record-breaking feat by visiting 100 countries solo but faced a terrifying ordeal with airport security who doubted her story. Discover her incredible journey and the shocking interrogatio
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has been officially sworn in as Samoa's first female Prime Minister, concluding a tense two-month constitutional crisis that captured global attention and tested the nation's democratic institutions.
Alicia Lawson, a seasoned hunter from Maine, is breaking stereotypes and calling out the patronising and repetitive question she faces from male counterparts in the field.
A solo female traveller reveals the extraordinary cultural shock and constant attention she received from hopeful suitors during her week-long trip to Kenya, detailing both the charm and the challenges of her experience.
An experienced Australian solo traveller shares a chilling account of her terrifying experience in Osaka's Dotonbori district, issuing a stark warning to other women about the hidden dangers of Japan after dark.
Oscar-winning legend Sir Ben Kingsley delivers a scathing critique of contemporary cinema and streaming culture, lamenting the loss of actor-director collaboration and taking a subtle swipe at peers like Brosnan and Mirren.
How an ecological disaster off the coast of Mauritius empowered a generation of women to transform the island's agricultural landscape and achieve food self-sufficiency.
A Daily Mail investigation reveals UK universities are flouting official guidance by allowing male students to use female-only facilities, raising serious safety and privacy concerns on campus.