The changes to the alcohol duty which come into force today have not gone down too well with the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland, saying that the increases on certain drinks will heap more economic pressure on clubs and bars. And that these increases will have to be passed on to the consumer with the …
Alcohol Duty Revamp Goes Down Badly With Hospitality IndustryRead More
There are less people working remotely from home in Northern Ireland than any other part of the UK, according to the latest analysis from economists at Ulster University. The rate of working remotely across the UK for employees averages around 31%, but here in N Ireland there are now only 17% of employees working at …
A quarterly survey by hiring platform NIJobs has revealed that the labour market has slightly softened over the last few months, but even so optimism remains high among job seekers and it is revealed that 1 in 3 people are looking for new jobs. Main Reason For Wanting To Change Job Is For A Higher …
Less Job Vacancies But Optimism In Labour Market RemainsRead More
A recent report has uncovered some disturbing statistics which show that many family homes in Northern Ireland are showing serious signs of financial distress, which could lead to major problems over the school holidays as parents struggle to feed and clothe their children. Combination Of Factors Creating A Perfect Storm The reasons for this financial …
Recent Report Shows Worrying Levels Of Financial Distress In Family HouseholdsRead More
The CBI have launched their case to reform the business tax system, entitled their Business Tax Roadmap. They believe that the tax system as it stands is not helping firms and is making them less competitive than their rivals overseas. They also believe that there is a real opportunity to turbocharge green investment in Northern …
Those ‘non sterling transaction fees’ can really add up when you are on holiday if you are unsure on how to avoid them, so today we thought we would share with you an excellent article in the Belfast Telegraph today (17th July 2023) on how to plan ahead and avoid foreign currencies catching you out …
How Not To Get Stung By Transaction Fees When Travelling AbroadRead More
Artificial Intelligence, or AI as it is most commonly known, is very much the buzzword right now, as astonishing advances are being made in this incredible technology that is going to change the way we live and work in the future. But should we be feeling anxious about the power of AI or should we …
Should We Embrace Or Be Concerned About Artificial Intelligence (AI)?Read More
Whilst the private sector is showing encouraging signs of growth not all areas are looking promising as we see signs of a two speed economy emerging. The latest survey by the Ulster Bank has found that the manufacturing and services sectors have expanded nicely in June, whereas the retail and construction sectors have reduced their …
Private Sector Grows But Signs Of A Two Speed Economy EmergingRead More
