Pandemic

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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Dignity CEO steps down amid coronavirus pandemic

Funeral provider Dignity has announced CEO Mike McCollum has stepped down from the position, amid the coronavirus outbreak. McCollum, who…

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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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A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts

Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network. …

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Covid-19: 76% jump in demand for wills, suggests Devere Group

Coronavirus has prompted a 76% jump in the demand for wills in the last two weeks, reveals independent financial advisory…

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Government adds celebrants to list of ‘key workers’

Celebrants across the UK have now been included in the official list of ‘key workers’, which has been drawn up…

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Government releases funeral guidelines amid Covid-19 lockdown

The government has revealed guidance in regards to funerals after the prime minister announced that the UK would be entering…

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Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work

Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who aren’t able to work due…

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Coronavirus dampens markets but boosts mask producers

Some years ago Bill Gates was asked in an interview what future scenario it was that kept him awake at…

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