Economy
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May- 2016 -4 May
Employers could face £500 fines
Employers who fail to respond to 28-day warning notices risk a fine that increases each day, a report published today by The…
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Mar- 2016 -30 March
National Living Wage comes into force in April
The Forum of Private Business has reminded companies to prepare for the introduction of the National Living Wage which takes place…
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16 March
The Budget: At a glance guide
On March 16, George Osborne revealed his eighth budget as Chancellor. Funeral Service Times brings you an at-a-glance guide to the…
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16 March
FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget speech on March…
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16 March
Business rates relief “doubled permanently”
Business rates relief for small businesses will “more than double” during the next budget period. The Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that…
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Dec- 2015 -4 December
Fair Funerals campaign welcomes inquiry
Frank Field MP, chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee announced the first major inquiry into funeral payments…
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Oct- 2015 -27 October
UK Economy continues to grow
The UK economy grew by 0.5 percent between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Although…
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6 October
Business rate system to have major overhaul
George Osborne has announced a huge overhaul for the UK’s business rate system which should aid retailers and small business…
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Jul- 2015 -15 July
Budget could spark changes in the funeral industry
On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for…
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Mar- 2014 -12 March
Birmingham’s largest cemetery ‘full to capacity’
Birmingham’s Witton Cemetery has revealed that it is ‘full to capacity’ and cannot serve any more clients, leaving families in…
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