Economy
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Mar- 2020 -24 March
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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23 March
Industry advised to use ‘makeshift’ masks out of ‘bin liners and towels’ amid shortages
Funeral directors are being advised to create “makeshift” face masks out of “towels, bin liners and incontinence pads” by the…
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20 March
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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19 March
Funeral sector meets with government amid coronavirus outbreak
Funeral directors have met with the government in regards to the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. Members of The…
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11 March
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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Feb- 2020 -6 February
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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Dec- 2019 -16 December
Southend-on-Sea revealed as most expensive area to die, study finds
Southend-on-Sea has been named the most expensive area for funeral costs, a study has found. Life insurance comparison site, Reassured,…
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Oct- 2018 -18 October
Brits overcharged almost £600m for funerals every year, research finds
New research has found that British people are being overcharged for funerals by almost £600m every year, paying on average…
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Sep- 2018 -13 September
Major funeral firms found to be charging 65 percent premium
New research has found that major funeral chains are charging a 65 percent chain premium, while independent funeral directors have…
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7 September
Average mourner borrows £1,700 to pay for loved one’s funeral costs
The average mourner in the UK borrows £1,700 to pay for a loved one’s funeral costs, new research has suggested.…
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