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The Cost of Funerals

The average cost of a basic funeral in the UK is £4271. According to the Telegraph, it is £3945 in the North West. Funerals require numerous costs including funeral director fees, third-party fees (disbursements) and optional costs.

 
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Statutory Sick Pay

Statutory Sick Pay is paid at around £93 per week for up to 28 weeks – this is less than 1/5 of the average national weekly wage and probably not enough to cover your expenses. Nobody wants to have to take time off work and risk losing money due to being ill. Here are our top tips for staying as healthy as possible and decrease your potential sick days!

 
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Stress: Should You Take Time Off?

Stress is defined as a mental or emotional strain that is caused by demanding circumstances – physically or emotionally. Stress is a common feeling in many people but sometimes it can take its toll. There are many different types of stress including physical, emotional and traumatic which can all range from acute to chronic. Stress is mental health issue that sometimes goes unnoticed, so how would you know if you needed to take time off work?