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Charities miss out on £80m in donations each year

Charities may be missing out on more than £80m in donations each year1 by only accepting cash donations, according to…

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FSB calls for a pro-business Budget to boost jobs

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a pro-business Budget that boosts jobs and long-term growth. The Federations…

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Warnings after ‘sham charity appeals’

An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of…

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ONS releases age-standardised mortality rates for 2015

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) for 2015. The UK saw 1,010.0 deaths per…

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Funeral firm raises £2,000 to buy equipment for volunteer medics

A Nottinghamshire funeral directors has helped pay for new equipment that will save the lives of hundreds of people every…

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NCPC conference offers first in-depth look at Government’s End of Life Care Commitment

The first event looking in depth at the National Commitment on end of life care is taking place on March…

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Funeral division pays respects to ‘champion of the poor’

A floral wreath was laid on the grave of William MacGregor, Tamworth’s ‘champion of the poor’. It marked the 130th…

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Funeral director shortlisted for business award

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has been shortlisted for a prestigious business award. The group with eight branches is in…

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Small firms fear export decline following Brexit

One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the…

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Government agrees better support for bereaved

The government has agreed to better support for bereaved people. The new modernised Bereavement Support Payment was announced by Minister…

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