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BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a recent hike in both inflation…

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Central Co-op launches website for memorial gift range

Central Co-op has officially launched its new website shop for the sale of a range of memorialisation gifts, in collaboration…

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Avalon launches new online purchase option for funeral plans

Avalon Funeral Plans, a leading provider of funeral planning services, is pleased to announce the launch of an online purchasing…

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Charitable gifting in wills of over £1m rose by 33% in past year

The value of gifts over £1m made to charity in wills has risen by 33% to £1.1bn from £850m in…

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Westerleigh Group donates £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK

Westerleigh Group has made a donation of £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families…

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A third of UK adults over 55 don’t have a will, research finds

Over half (57%) of UK adults don’t have a will in place, including a third (32%) of over-55s, according to…

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Central Co-op begins Grounded Therapy trial for funeral staff

Central Co-op has launched a three-month trial partnership with Grounded Therapy, a digital mental health platform designed by qualified psychotherapists,…

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Generali UK unveils partnership with child bereavement charity

Insurance firm Generali has announced a new partnership with the children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, in the…

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Worcester Council submits report for £6.96m Astwood Crem refurb

Worcester City Council has outlined plans for the refurbishment of Astwood Crematorium, which is expected to cost £6.96m and start…

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George Brooke Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners

George Brooke Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network.  The family-run funeral provider was initially formed in 1952…

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