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Outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised for the first time – offering greater choice to couples in a boost to the wedding sector.
Includes travel advice and how to get married abroad.
The CMA is investigating suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the weddings sector.
In light of the pandemic's impact on wedding services, and following complaints made to our COVID-19 Taskforce, we've published an open letter to businesses in the weddings sector.
Following CMA action, Bijou Weddings Group will now provide fairer refunds to couples whose weddings could not go ahead because of coronavirus.
Local councils in England urged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.
It's one of the hottest summers in years – and motorists preparing to hit the road for the holidays are being urged to check their vehicles before travelling.
Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.
The CMA is advising over 100 wedding and event venues that requiring large deposits and cancellation charges could breach consumer law.
A bride and groom in Cheshire have thanked contractors working on Britain’s new high speed railway, after coming to the rescue on the eve of their wedding.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Berner and Judge Sinfield on 19 May 2017.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Serota, Ms G Mills and Mr J R Rivers on 30 April 2013.
Parties were thrown by British troops serving in Afghanistan this weekend to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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As His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton embark on their new lives together, the military community has sent their congratulations to the royal couple.
New research reveals that over one million Britons are planning to travel abroad for stag and hen parties this year, but they risk coming home out of pocket if things go wrong.
Photographic exhibition exploring the issue of child marriage to be shown at the London School of Economics from 21 July - 1 August 2014.
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