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Lady Thatcher: tributes, statements and information about her funeral.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Families grieving the loss of a loved one will find it easier to get help to meet upfront funeral costs.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Estimated costs for Lady Thatcher's funeral ceremony, policing and security costs.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel to feature in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Changes to funeral payments will make it easier for people on some income-related benefits to get help towards the cost of a funeral for loved ones.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
Letter to local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Bereaved parents spared children’s burial and cremation costs.
Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, expresses concern following an airstrike which hit a funeral hall in Yemen and will raise concerns with the Saudi Ambassador to London
Around 800 romantic couples are expected to tie the knot in England and Wales this Valentine's Day.
The MOD has announced the names of the bearer party who will carry the coffin of Baroness Thatcher at her funeral on Wednesday 17 April.
Improvements to make it easier to claim a Funeral Payment will be brought in next year, the government has announced.
UK marks former South African President’s funeral.
From tomorrow (Wednesday 8th April), financial support helping families meet the costs of funeral expenses such as coffins and funeral directors’ fees will increase from £700 to £1,000.
Exponential rises in cases in the South East and East of England necessitate decisive action ahead of the formal review on 30 December.
Engraved spoon identifies one of two Great War soldiers as they are finally laid to rest
Children’s Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation.
Beating Retreat is set to be even more spectacular for 2014.
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The British High Commission hosted a service of remembrance for the first time in recent years at Taiping War Cemetery today (13 November) to remember those who served their countries in both World Wars and other conflicts since.
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