A recent study for the Department of Finance ensconced in Stormont, compiled by Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre, has come to the conclusion that there could well be more under the counter cash payments to staff by employers in Northern Ireland, to keep their National Insurance contributions to a minimum. If this happens it would …
Celebrating Manufacturing Month In May
In case you weren’t aware, the month of May has been designated as Manufacturing Month, which has been created so we can celebrate all the excellent businesses involved in manufacturing across Northern Ireland, as well as all the people who work in the sector and drive it forward so successfully. Indeed they drive it forward …
Labour Market Stays Strong In Uncertain Times
Even though we are living in increasingly uncertain times, with tension and strife in many parts of the world, and President Donald Trump causing panic in the financial markets, and even to his supposed allies, as he threatens all and sundry with tariffs, the one area that is staying strong through all of this is …
Family Farms In Northern Ireland To Be Hit Hard By Inheritance Tax Changes
The Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Northern Ireland tax committee has warned that family farms in NI will be hit particularly hard by the upcoming inheritance tax changes. It was in the infamous autumn budget that Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced these changes that have been heavily criticised by farmers and their various organisations up and down the …
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Accountancy Survey Reveals Very Little Confidence In The Future Of The Economy
A recent survey on its members by the Chartered Accountants Ulster Society has revealed very little positivity among those who took part. The vast majority of the 270 members that it surveyed believes there is very little to be positive about in terms of economic outlook. They cited problems such as economic stagnation, steepling costs …
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Positive Economic Survey Results But Concerns Over Trading Turbulence Ahead For NI
The latest quarterly economic survey (QES) published by NI Chamber and BDO NI shows some very positive signs for Northern Ireland. In particular the countries export performance was very strong and also the manufacturing and service sectors were in very good shape in the first quarter of 2025. All great news, however there are real …
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What Impact Will The ETA For EU Visitors Have On Tourism?
Last week new regulations came into force so that visitors from the European Union, as well as the rest of the world, are required to have an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) in order to enter the UK. There are real concerns that the expansion of the ETA requirement to EU visitors will have a big …
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Cause Instability & Uncertainty Says Manufacturing NI Boss
You would think that maybe Northern Ireland’s unique position of having their foot in both the EU trading market and the UK trading market would give them some sort of edge, but Manufacturing NI boss Stephen Kelly believes that Trump’s tariffs will hamper NI businesses who are concerned over the instability and the uncertainty that …
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