Tag Archive: Parliament
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An interview with the inspectors
The CMA recently gave the UK, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments 90 days to consider its recommendation to establish a… Read more >
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Vaccine access clarified
On 21 January, the UK Government’s Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published its provisional recommendations for the coronavirus… Read more >
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The long road to regulation
Consumer first approach In 2012, addressing Parliament ahead of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launch, then Chancellor George Osborne said… Read more >
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Pressure for child funeral fund
Pressure has been mounting for a Children’s Funeral Fund to be extended to Northern Ireland’s bereaved parents. During a debate… Read more >
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What new legislation means for you
Paul Allcock, SAIF’s Westminster Government Liaison, and Terry Tennens, Chief Executive, represented SAIF at the bi-annual Burial and Cremation Advisory… Read more >
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Politics in July
MP: Regulation must protect local funeral directors On 5 June, just four days after HM Treasury published its regulatory proposal… Read more >
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SAIF Government liaison update
Paul Allcock, SAIF’s Government Liaison at Westminster, has enjoyed a busy, but rewarding, few months. Here he gives us a… Read more >
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Keeping standards high
The job funeral directors do is an important one. I know the industry in Scotland sets high standards of care… Read more >
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SAIF welcomes cost guidance
Following extensive consultation, the Scottish Government has published its Guidance on Funeral Costs, covering transparency of pricing, clarity in estimates… Read more >
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Join Golden Charter in Holyrood
Funeral directors are invited to a special reception at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel on Wednesday 15 May to mark Good… Read more >