Government
Government policy, legislation, and public sector decisions have a direct impact on the funeral profession in the UK, from regulation of funeral pricing and crematoria operations to public health guidance and licensing frameworks. This tag covers how national and local government bodies shape the operating environment for funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery managers, and associated professionals. Funeral Service Times reports on consultations, new legislation, regulatory changes, funding programmes, and official statements, providing clear and relevant analysis to help sector professionals stay informed, compliant, and prepared for policy developments that affect their work and responsibilities.
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Mar- 2020 -17 MarchBusiness
J Edwards Funeral Directors donates £2,000 to local hospice
A Petersfield hospice has been given a financial boost thanks to a donation from local funeral directors. Colleagues at J…
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11 MarchBusiness Bites
ROUNDUP: Business rates holiday announced by chancellor Sunak
In his maiden budget, the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a £30bn fiscal stimulus package to help combat the…
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6 MarchBusiness Bites
Flybe’s pensions in doubt; Poorest 20% no better off than before, 1m Virgin customers on unsecured database
Flybe’s pension pot for 1,350 current and former workers is at risk, as the fallout from one of the first…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own…
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25 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Chlorinated chicken ain’t the way
The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade…
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10 FebruaryBusiness
Safe Hands announces expansion plans following acquisition
Funeral plan provider Safe Hands has announced it is under new ownership following its acquisition by private investment company SHP…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
Scottish Government welcomes funeral support payment increase
The Scottish Government has announced it will match the ‘other expenses’ funeral benefit with the rest of the UK, increasing…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryPeople
LifeArt UK appoints Simon Rothwell as new director
LifeArt UK has appointed former CEO, Simon Rothwell, as its new environmental and corporate affairs director. Rothwell’s new role is…
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14 JanuaryBusiness Bites
Javid mulls three-year passenger duty holiday for Flybe
Things are not looking rosy for low-cost airline, Flybe, but the chancellor Sajid Javid may have some proposals that save it from…
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13 JanuaryBusiness Bites
Why the debate over Huawei? Just hold off if there’s reason to worry
A debate has been bubbling away in government for the last few years about the safety of using telecoms kit…
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