In it 21st annual cost of dying report, it found that funerals were up 3.5% on last year to £4,285. A funeral in 2004 cost £1,835 - meaning that, if the price rose with inflation, it would cost ...

A big increase in business taxes next year will weigh on employment and growth ... a perfect match for classic Christmas desserts like pudding or mince pies, but it also pairs wonderfully with ...