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‘How Do We Live with Death?’ Festival asks the big questions

On 4 and 5 March speakers will be tackling the big issues surrounding death and mortality at the Southbank Centre,…

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Hull cemetery to host circus performance

Performers from the Hull Freedom Chorus and the Northern School of Contemporary Dance will join Australian circus ensemble Circa to…

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New government cyber security centre opens

A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen today. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre…

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Scottish Care reveals failure to plan for a ‘good death’

Scottish Care has launched a new report on Palliative and End of Life Care. It was released on 8 February at an event…

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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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