There seems to be a general consensus that once the courts in Northern Ireland reopen again after the summer recess that there will be a large spike in the number of businesses filing for insolvency. The Courts Were Closed Due To Coronavirus Crisis During April and May the courts were closed due to the coronavirus …
Large Spike In Insolvency Registrations Feared In SeptemberRead More
From July 24th it will be mandatory for customers to wear a face mask in shops in England, and in fact it is already compulsory to wear one in Scotland. Now the chief medical officer in Northern Ireland, Dr Michael McBride, has come out in support of this rule. Protect Vulnerable People Who Have Been …
Will Mandatory Wearing Of Face Masks Damage The Retail Sector?Read More
A group of MP`s are calling for businesses in Northern Ireland to get adequate funds to compensate them for the cost of trading when Brexit is finally delivered. They say that as it will cost them millions of pounds in trading costs when trading with other firms in Great Britain it is only fair that …
Calls For Northern Ireland Businesses To Get `Brexit Compensation`Read More
Anyone who owns a high street business here in Northern Ireland has had it very tough over the last few months and this trend may continue for some while yet as the latest figures show a worrying lack of footfall in our towns and cities. 65% Decline In Footfall In June Retail footfall in June, …
Footfall On The High Street Remains Low According To Latest ReportsRead More
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak took steps in his Summer Statement to help protect furloughed staff from losing their jobs. pledging around £9 billion which will be used to help give businesses an incentive to retain their workers. Business Incentive Scheme Unveiled Businesses will be paid £1,000 per employee to retain furloughed staff rather than lay …
Chancellor Incentivises Businesses To Retain Furloughed EmployeesRead More
As we are still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and we have Brexit coming up on the near horizon many observers may think that now would be the worst possible time to take the leap and start a new business. But many observers may be wrong. Starting Up A New Business As although …
Northern Ireland is going to receive £33 million from the UK government as part of a support package for the arts, which has probably come in the nick of time for many theatres, galleries, museums and music venues in the country. Support Package Could Save Many Venues From Closure The Arts Council for Northern Ireland …
Government Support Package For The Arts Is Welcome NewsRead More
Just as everyone seems to be getting rather giddy about the fact that the lockdown restrictions are easing and we are entering the era of the “new normal”, one particular city in England has been brought crashing back to earth with the news that it is going back into lockdown on Saturday July 4th. Spike …
Leicester Lockdown Brings A Sense Of Reality To ProceedingsRead More
