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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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Reforms proposed to death certification process

Yesterday, the Department of Health launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the death certification process. The suggested changes…

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Zero hour contracts on the rise

The amount of people who said they were on a contract that guaranteed no minimum hours has risen to 801,000, according…

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Bira members share the secrets to their success for International Women’s Day

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has decided to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by sharing some of…

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Deceased Online expands its database

Deceased Online has expanded its database and now offers records for two cemeteries managed by East Staffordshire Borough Council, in the English…

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Tamworth Co-op signs Fair Funerals Pledge

Tamworth Co-operative Society has signed the Fair Funerals pledge. The funeral directors aims to demonstrate its commitment to providing a…

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Funeral director becomes NAFD ‘Approved Tutor’ in record time

David Campbell has broken records by achieving NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) Approved Tutor status by completing the course in…

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NatWest extends support for SMEs by scrapping lending fees

NatWest has increased its support for SMEs by eliminating both set up and early repayment fees on its loans for…

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CPJ Field raises more than £400 for charity

CPJ Field’s Bedfordshire and East Sussex-based funeral directors have raised more than £400 for Winston’s Wish, after its funeral homes…

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Will the EU referendum impact on your business?

The UK will vote on whether to remain in the EU on June 23 2016, announced Prime Minister David Cameron.…

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