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Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

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This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

Current Affairs

This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

The Budget: At a glance guide

The Budget: At a glance guide

On March 16, George Osborne revealed his eighth budget as Chancellor. Funeral Service…
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 14:56
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FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief

FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief

The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor…
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 14:54
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Business rates relief “doubled permanently”

Business rates relief “doubled permanently”

Business rates relief for small businesses will “more than double” during the next budget…
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 14:39
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Reforms proposed to death certification process

Reforms proposed to death certification process

Yesterday, the Department of Health launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the…
Friday, 11 March 2016, 17:08
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Zero hour contracts on the rise

Zero hour contracts on the rise

The amount of people who said they were on a contract that guaranteed no minimum hours has…
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 17:16
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Bira members share the secrets to their success for International Women’s Day

Bira members share the secrets to their success for International Women’s Day

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has decided to celebrate International…
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 9:24
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Tamworth Co-op signs Fair Funerals Pledge

Tamworth Co-op signs Fair Funerals Pledge

Tamworth Co-operative Society has signed the Fair Funerals pledge. The funeral directors…
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 9:46
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NatWest extends support for SMEs by scrapping lending fees

NatWest extends support for SMEs by scrapping lending fees

NatWest has increased its support for SMEs by eliminating both set up and early repayment…
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 9:46
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Will the EU referendum impact on your business?

Will the EU referendum impact on your business?

The UK will vote on whether to remain in the EU on June 23 2016, announced Prime Minister…
Monday, 22 February 2016, 11:31
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Age UK under fire for ‘promoting expensive’ funerals to the elderly

Age UK under fire for ‘promoting expensive’ funerals to the elderly

National charity, Age UK, has been criticised for making millions of pounds from pensioners…
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 9:12
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