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Marrying couples will have greater choice in how they celebrate their big day under government plans to legalise outdoor weddings in England and Wales.
Outdoor weddings at licensed venues in England and Wales will be legalised permanently after the change received overwhelming support from the public, faith groups and the wedding industry.
Includes how to get married, list of funeral directors and how to register a birth 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.
Married couples and those in civil partnerships could reduce their Income Tax by up to £252 a year by sharing their Personal Allowances.
Outdoor pubs, shops, gyms and hairdressers to reopen.
Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.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.
Advisory letter to wedding and event venue providers about advance payment and cancellation terms in their consumer contracts.
In the early part of this year alone, Foreign Office staff working abroad were called upon to provide assistance in 46 cases of forced marriage.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
First same sex wedding to be held by summer 2014
This summer over 350 young people will be forced to marry someone against their will and as a result may not return to their classrooms next academic year.
The UK government has issued a warning to teachers, doctors and airport staff to be alert to forced marriages over the school holidays.
Detailed timetable announced
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