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Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic

Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has written to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the…

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PHE issues further guidance for safe management of funerals

Public Health England (PHE) has issued further guidance for those managing or organising funerals during the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.  The…

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Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks

The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision was…

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Solihull council latest to cap number of mourners at funerals

Solihull Council has become the latest council to cap the number mourners allowed to attend a funeral amid the coronavirus…

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Liverpool Council tells families not to delay funerals

Bereaved families in Liverpool are being told not to delay loved ones’ funerals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials and…

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Stirling council announces temporary adjustments to funerals amid Covid-19 crisis

Stirling Council’s cemeteries has announced some temporary adjustments to comply with recent Scottish government legislation and national guidance amid the…

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SAIF announces regional strategy for West Midland authorities amid coronavirus pandemic

SAIF has announced a regional strategy has been adopted by the seven West Midlands authorities regarding funerals during the Covid-19…

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VAT Deferral – What if I can’t get to the office? – MHA MacIntyre Hudson comments

The VAT deferral scheme is automatic but this fact has lulled some businesses into thinking they don’t need to complete…

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Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme

Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the…

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Chancellor set to announce overhaul to SME loan scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to announce an overhaul to the SME loan scheme that will allow companies to…

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