Policy

BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the…

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University of Bristol debuts The Grief Centre

The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement at the University of Bristol was officially launched yesterday (24 April) with…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last month to…

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BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June…

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Leverton and Sons wins gold Greener Globe Funeral Standard award

Leverton and Sons has attained a gold award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard scheme for its efforts in making…

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Lea Fields Crem achieves bronze funeral standard award

Lea Fields Crematorium has received a bronze award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard, as the facility has taken steps…

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Over half of UK workforce unaware of bereavement leave policies

Some 55% of UK employees know little or nothing about their employer’s bereavement leave policy, according to a recent Ipsos…

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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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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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IFSO inspection team returns to NAFD

The four Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO) inspectors have officially returned to the National Association of Funeral Directors’ (NAFD) employment…

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