Current Affairs
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Apr- 2016 -1 April
National Living Wage comes into force in the UK
Today, National Living Wage has been brought into force within the UK and businesses are being urged to make sure they act…
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Mar- 2016 -31 March
MPs call for reform to tackle funeral poverty
Benefits for bereaved people could undergo a serious reform on the recommendation of MPs to The Work and Pensions Select Committee.…
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29 March
‘Vile’ robbers found guilty of stealing from funeral directors
Two defendants have pleaded guilty after stealing items from Melia Powell & Family Funeral Directors in Keighley. One pleaded guilty to…
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18 March
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level…
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16 March
The Budget: At a glance guide
On March 16, George Osborne revealed his eighth budget as Chancellor. Funeral Service Times brings you an at-a-glance guide to the…
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16 March
FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget speech on March…
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16 March
Business rates relief “doubled permanently”
Business rates relief for small businesses will “more than double” during the next budget period. The Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that…
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11 March
Reforms proposed to death certification process
Yesterday, the Department of Health launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the death certification process. The suggested changes…
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9 March
Zero hour contracts on the rise
The amount of people who said they were on a contract that guaranteed no minimum hours has risen to 801,000, according…
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8 March
Bira members share the secrets to their success for International Women’s Day
The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has decided to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by sharing some of…
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