New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out 

New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out Experts believe the method will lead to 700 more transplants each year by 2023 It is known as ‘Max and Keira’s law’ after Keira Ball’s death saved Max Johnson However ministers admit system could be delayed due … Read more

Dying without a will means strict intestacy rules kick in

Don’t delay making a will: Two-thirds of Britons could die intestate – risking strict rules that can flout their wishes Families are risking their loved ones losing out due to mistaken beliefs on wills A third of adults assume their partner and children will automatically inherit Many people fall out with family if they feel … Read more

What the FCA court case means for businesses forced to close by coronavirus

More than a million businesses forced to close during coronavirus lockdown may know whether insurers will have to pay previously rejected business interruption claims in a matter of months.   Earlier this month the City watchdog announced it was seeking a legal judgment from the British courts to clarify whether insurers should pay claims made by … Read more

Emmerdale fans notice blunder as schedule shake-up means it’s STILL Easter

‘It didn’t take Jesus that long to rise from the grave’: Emmerdale fans notice blunder as schedule shake-up means it’s STILL Easter on the show By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 13:43 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 14:35 BST, 30 April 2020 Emmerdale fans couldn’t help but notice a blunder on the show on … Read more

Judges told to stop using ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ because jurors don’t understand what it means

Judges told to stop using ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ because jurors don’t understand what it means and ask if they’re ‘satisfied that they are sure’ instead ‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ replaced by ‘satisfied that they are sure’ for jurors The move comes after concerns that jurors didn’t understand reasonable doubt The original phrase has been used in … Read more

Unilever pays out dividend but warns virus crisis means a ‘new normal’

Unilever pays out dividend to help pensioners, but warns virus crisis means a ‘new normal’ By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 Unilever is pressing ahead with its dividend despite warning that it faces a ‘new normal’ after the virus crisis subsides. … Read more

Huge reduction in ambient noise during the coronavirus lockdown means that birdsong is more audible

A huge reduction in ambient noise from traffic and aircraft during the coronavirus lockdown means that birdsong is more audible than ever, experts have found. Sound recordings taken in London and across the south-east of England by engineering consultancy firm 24 Acoustics revealed the remarkable change.  Their ‘intelligent noise monitoring’ systems are designed to record noise coming … Read more

Enormous, 30ft plant has bloomed… but coronavirus lockdown means nature lovers will not see it

The biggest rhodedendron in Britain? Enormous, 30ft high plant has bloomed… but coronavirus lockdown means nature lovers will not be able to admire it this year By Amelia Clarke For The Daily Mail Published: 23:19 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 00:22 BST, 20 April 2020 Advertisement It may be the biggest rhodedendron in Britain, … Read more

Virus means Premium Bond winners not being visited by Agent Million

Virus stops Agent Million knocking: Top Premium Bond winners not being visited in person for first time in 26 tears By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 7 April 2020 Premium Bond jackpot winners this month were not visited in person by an Agent … Read more

‘Critical’ shortage of coronavirus test component means some London hospitals could run out in DAYS

NHS trusts in London are facing a ‘critical shortage’ of coronavirus tests that could leave them unable to check patients ‘within days’, an internal email seen by MailOnline has revealed. The urgent message, sent on Friday, tells doctors and nurses that remaining tests should be reserved for those receiving treatment only, and not used for … Read more