Right now we will take all the good news we can get, so the fact that the vaccine roll-out is rolling along very nicely indeed here in Northern Ireland is something to be celebrated. It is believed that over 10% of the population has now been vaccinated, these being the most vulnerable in our communities. …
Vaccine Roll-Out Continues At Pace In Northern IrelandRead More
We came across a very good article today which gave 10 key steps for businesses in Northern Ireland to follow now that the UK has finally left the European Union, so we thought we would share these 10 steps with you as it may help you to adapt your working practices to the new regulations. …
10 Pointers For Businesses To Follow Now We Have Left The EURead More
The HMRC have finally bowed to pressure and extended the tax self assessment deadline by a month from January 31st to February 28th. There were valid concerns that, due to the Covid pandemic, many businesses were not yet in a position to file their tax returns, so this at least gives them a little breathing …
Reports are coming out that up to 10,000 businesses in Northern Ireland are now showing signs of financial distress as the lockdown restrictions continues to hit sales and profits. This is a 40% increase on the previous 12 months and shows that many businesses are hanging on by their fingertips right now. Cornavirus Variants Creating …
Up To 10,000 Businesses Showing Signs They Are Financially StrugglingRead More
It looks eminently likely that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will aim to claw back some of the money spent by the treasury on keeping businesses and the economy afloat, by raising corporation tax in the March budget, a move that will not go down well in business circles. Sunak Looking To Balance The Books Around £400 …
With infection rates of Covid-19 staying worryingly high in Northern Ireland, word comes through from government sources that the hospitality industry is unlikely to open up until well into April. This means that pubs, cafes and restaurants are likely to be closed during the Easter break at great financial cost to all the businesses involved. …
Hospitality Industry Facing Another 3 Months LockdownRead More
Calls have been made for both an extension to the Job Retention Scheme and the removal of the business rate relief cliff edge by allocating additional funds to the Executive, in an article by Adrian Doran, the Chair of CBI Northern Ireland. Writing in the Belfast Newsletter he also says that although we can all …
Chair Of CBI Northern Ireland Calls For Extension Of Job Retention SchemeRead More
Reports show that business activity has declined more steeply than anywhere else in the UK last month with the services sector an area that has been particularly badly hit, with bars, hotels and restaurants having a torrid time. Increased Input Costs & Raw Material Prices One small sliver of hope though is that the rate …
Services Sector Badly Hit As Business Activity DeclinesRead More
