59 h. ago Ministers to back regulation of England’s funeral industry after scandals

Demands for oversight grow after inquiry calls sector an ‘unregulated free for all’ and families seek stronger safeguardsMinisters are expected to back calls to regulate England’s funeral industry for the first time, after a series of scandals over the handling of remains.Bereaved families have called for a new investigatory body and rules governing professional qualifications after an official inquiry declared the sector an “unregulated free for all”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scotland's energy resources must be used to bring household bills down

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says tackling energy costs for ordinary Scots should be a priority.

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1 week ago New cremation method to be introduced – in industry first since 1902

CREMATIONS that use hot water and chemicals instead of flames could be introduced in Scotland next year. SNP ministers have proposed regulations for hydrolysis funerals, which MSPs will vote on. And they claim there is “significant public support” for the environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremations, which typically use large amounts of natural gas. The...

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2 w. ago Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting

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2 w. ago ‘Albo said how much he loved them’: bespoke beers just the thing for an Australian prime minister’s wedding

Creating customised cans for Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon’s big day was a first for Sydney’s Willie the Boatman brewery. But personalised nuptial drinks are a growing trend Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsWhen Pat McInerney named one of his first beers after Anthony Albanese over a decade ago, he didn’t anticipate catering the future prime minister’s wedding.“Before he was prime minister he was a very regular customer,” said McInerney, the founder of Sydney brewery Willie the Boatman. “He genuinely loved coming in and was warmly welcomed.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago As Stranger Things ends, will industry titans stop 'protecting David Harbour's secrets'? In the wake of Lily Allen scandal and bullying cover

David Harbour has dominated headlines following the release of his ex Lily Allen's explosive album West End Girl, in which she details his philandering. 

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