Brexit: Hancock proposes ‘Irish Border Council’ plan

Image copyright Dominic Lipinski Image caption Matt Hancock said the council would be chaired by an independent figure Conservative leadership candidate Matt Hancock has proposed an “Irish Border Council” as part of his Brexit plan. Mr Hancock said it would aim to find a way to maintain a soft border and allow the UK to […]

Brexit ‘causing’ more British nationals to become Irish

Image copyright Irish Department of Justice Image caption At a citizenship ceremony last month, 2,400 new Irish citizens stood up for the national anthem The number of British nationals applying for Irish citizenship has risen significantly since the Brexit referendum almost three years ago. Irish citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011, and for the […]

Brexit ‘causing’ more British nationals to become Irish

Image copyright Irish Department of Justice Image caption At a citizenship ceremony last month, 2,400 new Irish citizens stood up for the national anthem The number of British nationals applying for Irish citizenship has risen significantly since the Brexit referendum almost three years ago. Irish citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011, and for the […]

Government targets ‘shameful’ funeral plan sale tactics

Image copyright Getty Images Companies that use high-pressure or bullying tactics to sell funeral plans could face fines and criminal charges, the government says. The Treasury has announced proposals to regulate UK funeral providers through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering protection to customers. Evidence shows some providers have used misleading sales tactics, costing vulnerable […]

Government targets ‘shameful’ funeral plan sale tactics

Image copyright Getty Images Companies that use high-pressure or bullying tactics to sell funeral plans could face fines and criminal charges, the government says. The Treasury has announced proposals to regulate UK funeral providers through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering protection to customers. Evidence shows some providers have used misleading sales tactics, costing vulnerable […]

Government targets ‘shameful’ funeral plan sale tactics

Image copyright Getty Images Companies that use high-pressure or bullying tactics to sell funeral plans could face fines and criminal charges, the government says. The Treasury has announced proposals to regulate UK funeral providers through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering protection to customers. Evidence shows some providers have used misleading sales tactics, costing vulnerable […]

Government targets ‘shameful’ funeral plan sale tactics

Image copyright Getty Images Companies that use high-pressure or bullying tactics to sell funeral plans could face fines and criminal charges, the government says. The Treasury has announced proposals to regulate UK funeral providers through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering protection to customers. Evidence shows some providers have used misleading sales tactics, costing vulnerable […]

Government targets ‘shameful’ funeral plan sale tactics

Image copyright Getty Images Companies that use high-pressure or bullying tactics to sell funeral plans could face fines and criminal charges, the government says. The Treasury has announced proposals to regulate UK funeral providers through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering protection to customers. Evidence shows some providers have used misleading sales tactics, costing vulnerable […]

Tory leadership contest: Javid says ‘No, no, no’ to second referendum

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The home secretary said “No, no, no” to a second referendum, a general election and revoking Article 50 Tory leadership hopeful Sajid Javid has ruled out a second referendum, a general election and revoking Article 50 if he becomes the next PM. Writing in Saturday’s Daily Mail, the home secretary […]

Tory leadership contest: Javid says ‘No, no, no’ to second referendum

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The home secretary said “No, no, no” to a second referendum, a general election and revoking Article 50 Tory leadership hopeful Sajid Javid has ruled out a second referendum, a general election and revoking Article 50 if he becomes the next PM. Writing in Saturday’s Daily Mail, the home secretary […]