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May- 2020 -5 May
Furlough errors could cost small firms
SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of…
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5 May
Birmingham City Council reviews new opening times for cemeteries and crematoria
Birmingham City Council has reviewed its opening times for visitors across all burial sites and crematoria grounds. The council has…
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4 May
Scottish residents offered financial help with funerals costs
Bereaved Scottish residents could receive help towards the cost of a funeral to help ease the financial pressure during the…
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4 May
Mosques set up temporary mortuaries to help strain on services
At least 10 mosques in the UK have set up temporary mortuaries to help cope with the number of deaths…
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4 May
Government launches new Bounce Back loans
Thousands of small firms and sole traders will be eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them make…
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4 May
South Gloucestershire council prepares measures to maintain funeral services
South Gloucestershire council has announced a series of measures to manage an anticipated peak in demand for burial services caused…
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Apr- 2020 -30 April
Funeral providers face shortages of PPE equipment as demand rises
Funeral providers in the UK fear they are close to running out of body bags and other PPE equipment needed…
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28 April
Over 100,000 extra people grieving in isolation amid Covid-19 pandemic, study suggests
Over 100,000 people are grieving in isolation as a result of the Covid019 pandemic, according to bereavement charity Cruse Bereavement…
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28 April
Funeral director praises support as it responds to Covid-19 challenges
Sunderland-based John G Hogg Funeral Directors has praised the support it has received from Funeral Partners as it responds to…
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27 April
Chancellor announces 100% guarantee on small business loans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of a new ‘bounce back’ emergency loan scheme for small businesses, which will…
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