The FINANCIAL An annual review of the funerals market, published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), suggests its Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 is continuing to have a beneficial impact on the costs paid by bereaved relatives when arranging a funeral. The review – based on submissions from large funeral directors operating inThe FINANCIAL An annual review of the funerals market, published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), suggests its Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 is continuing to have a beneficial impact on the costs paid by bereaved relatives when arranging a funeral. The review – based on submissions from large funeral directors operating in » The FINANCIAL UK local news
The FINANCIAL Despite respondents citing their successes, there were several barriers to taking action on costs highlighted by the research. A lack of solutions with immediate impact was selected by 63% of businesses as the joint-top barrier to mitigating high energy costs, alongside environmental commitments limiting options. This was followed by high capital costsThe FINANCIAL Despite respondents citing their successes, there were several barriers to taking action on costs highlighted by the research. A lack of solutions with immediate impact was selected by 63% of businesses as the joint-top barrier to mitigating high energy costs, alongside environmental commitments limiting options. This was followed by high capital costs » The FINANCIAL UK local news
At first, the mother – who also has mobility issues – and her family was placed in a flat which was accessed via a rusted external staircase in September 2021. At one point the mother slipped down the stairs that were still icy while carrying a younger child. The council’s own children’s services department describedAt first, the mother – who also has mobility issues – and her family was placed in a flat which was accessed via a rusted external staircase in September 2021. At one point the mother slipped down the stairs that were still icy while carrying a younger child. The council’s own children’s services department described » The FINANCIAL UK local news
The UK military has carried out its first high-power firing of a laser against aerial targets - with the weapon using an "intense beam of light" to cut through drones. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said latest trial of the DragonFire system, which typically costs less than £10 a shot, marks a "major stepThe UK military has carried out its first high-power firing of a laser against aerial targets - with the weapon using an "intense beam of light" to cut through drones. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said latest trial of the DragonFire system, which typically costs less than £10 a shot, marks a "major step » The FINANCIAL Featured