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Feb- 2017 -1 February
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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1 February
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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Jan- 2017 -27 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
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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25 January
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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16 January
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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13 January
Cancer charity’s Hope Tree campaign
Brain Tumour Research has marked the end of its annual Hope Tree Christmas Appeal. It had asked people to send a donation…
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13 January
J C Atkinson featured by BBC Look North
Coffin and casket manufacturer, J C Atkinson & Son, were featured on BBC Look North on January 3. The company…
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