Current Affairs
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Oct- 2025 -6 October
Epiris begins £700m sale process of Pure Cremation
Private equity firm Epiris has reportedly launched the sale of Pure Cremation, in a process expected to value the business…
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Aug- 2025 -22 August
Westerleigh memorial boxes inspire new children’s book
Westerleigh Group’s memorial post boxes have inspired a new children’s picture book, now published by Scholastic Books. “This Letter Says…
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21 August
Highgate Cemetery drops building plans amid community concerns
The Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust has withdrawn plans for a new Gardeners’ Building following opposition from grave owners near…
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11 August
Poverty in old age linked to surge in council funerals
Tackling deprivation among older people could reduce the number of funerals paid for by local authorities and NHS trusts, according…
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Jul- 2025 -8 July
ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has called on the government to clarify whether cemetery and crematorium staff…
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Jun- 2025 -26 June
Older people ‘bombarded’ with ads for funerals, ASA finds
Many older people feel misrepresented and overlooked in advertising, saying they were frequently “bombarded” by adverts for funeral services, care…
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16 June
A.W. Lymn and academy trust launch UK-first death education pilot
A.W. Lymn and the Archway Learning Trust have launched a national pilot to teach children about death, grief and loss,…
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Apr- 2025 -16 April
FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted that banks and building societies should improve how they treat customers affected by…
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Feb- 2025 -17 February
Wales pledges additional £3m for bereavement services
The Welsh Government has announced that an extra £3m will be invested in bereavement services across Wales to ensure that…
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Jan- 2025 -22 January
WEC proposes bereavement leave for early miscarriages
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has declared its intent to introduce amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to include…
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