Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
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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.
Joint funeral for Belfast mum and daughter who died days apart
A West Belfast community is in mourning after Annmarie McCann and her daughter Bridin passed away peacefully in hospital just days apart. Their devastated family will hold a joint funeral service on Monday. Read the full tribute.
Widow finds husband's feet in returned socks after post-mortem
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.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Russell Crowe's Tribute at John Laws Funeral
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a moving eulogy for his friend of 23 years.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Patricia Routledge attends memorial for friend Reverend William Thomas
Beloved actress Patricia Routledge, famous for her role as Hyacinth Bucket, pays heartfelt tribute to close friend and charity champion Reverend William Thomas in emotional London service.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Man dies of heart attack during funeral service
A mourner suffered a fatal heart attack during a funeral service in Michigan, creating a devastating double tragedy for one grieving family.
Thailand's Year-Long Funeral for Queen Sirikit Begins
Thailand embarks on an unprecedented year-long funeral ceremony for Queen Sirikit, the revered 'mother of the nation', who died aged 93, with elaborate processions and traditional rituals honouring her seven-decade legacy.
Charlene White's heartbreaking confession about father's funeral
ITV presenter Charlene White opens up about the emotional turmoil of her father's funeral and the painful confession she's carried for years in a raw, personal revelation.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Texas funeral worker crushed to death in workplace accident
A devastating workplace accident at a Texas funeral home has claimed the life of a 47-year-old employee who was fatally crushed by equipment. The incident has sparked investigations and raised serious safety concerns.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
Cricket world bids farewell to legendary umpire Dickie Bird
The cricket world united in tribute as legendary umpire Dickie Bird was laid to rest in his hometown of Barnsley, with colleagues and fans celebrating his remarkable career and enduring legacy.
UFC star Suman Mokhtarian farewelled after Sydney murder
Heartbreaking farewell for UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian as family and friends gather to remember the martial arts star brutally murdered in what police believe was a targeted shooting in Sydney's southwest.
Funeral Director Charged Over Human Remains and Unborn Babies
A funeral director in Hull faces multiple fraud charges after police made a shocking discovery of human remains and unborn babies during an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Vodafone Network Outage Disrupts UK Services
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Vodafone broadband compensation after major outage
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Ricky Hatton's daughter overcome during grandmother's eulogy
In a deeply moving moment at his mother's funeral, boxing legend Ricky Hatton was comforted by his sobbing teenage daughter as she bravely attempted to read a eulogy. The emotional scene unfolded as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Car
Ricky Hatton's Emotional Farewell at Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral hosts emotional funeral service for boxing legend Ricky Hatton as sporting stars and thousands of fans pay tribute to British boxing icon.
Boxing legends pay tribute at Ricky Hatton funeral
The boxing world united in grief as British champion Ricky Hatton was laid to rest, with Tyson Fury, Amir Khan and Tony Bellew among mourners paying their respects in Manchester.
Ricky Hatton Laid to Rest in Emotional Manchester Funeral
Emotional scenes as boxing legend Ricky Hatton is laid to rest in Manchester, with thousands of fans and sporting icons paying their respects to Britain's beloved fighter.
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