Yesterday the deadline to broker a trade deal between the UK government and the EU was extended further after negotiations had seemingly reached deadlock. Neither side will be happy to walk away from the table with a no-deal (or a Canadian style or Australian style deal as many members of the government like to refer …
The Vaccine Roll-out Begins In Northern Ireland
This is a pretty momentous week here in Northern Ireland, as not only will the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to protect people from Covid -19 begin to be rolled out today, lockdown restrictions will also be eased on Friday which means we will be getting back to something resembling normal and long may that continue! First People …
Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Approved By UK Government
There has been excellent news coming through in the last week or so about potential vaccines for Covid-19 and the positive results there have been in trials. Rolled Out For Mass Vaccination In Near Future Today we hear that the UK government have now approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, with the hope that this can start …
Are You Ready For The Brexit Transition?
The Brexit transition period ends on January 1st 2021 but it is believed that up to 40% of businesses in Northern Ireland are totally unprepared for this transition. As it stands goods being shipped from GB to Northern Ireland are going to be facing new checks and controls from January with very little clarity from …
New Financial Support Package Unveiled For Businesses
As news comes through of very positive trial results for the Oxford vaccine, there has been more good news for Northern Ireland businesses as a new financial support package has been unveiled by Stormont, which has pledged over £200 million in support of the business community. £95m Voucher Scheme For High Street Also households in …
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Calls From Businesses For A Brexit Transition Extension
The chief executive of Manufacturing Northern Ireland, Stephen Kelly, has told MP`s that most businesses in the region will not be ready for the mandatory border checks that look like coming into play on January 1st 2021, and has asked for an extension to the transition period. Northern Ireland Protocol Will Involve Border Checks As …
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Hopes Of Growth Next Year As Economy Shrinks By Over 10% In 2020
There are hopes that will the economy will grow back at a steady pace next year after a reduction of over 10% this year claim business advisers EY Ireland. Strong Labour Market & Large Public Sector Holding Up Economy They believe that the strong labour market here in Northern Ireland allied to a large public …
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The Northern Ireland Protocol To Add Further Bureaucracy For Businesses To Negotiate
It looks as if the new procedures post Brexit as regards to customs will lead to further levels of bureaucracy and more tax payments in order to keep within European Union Law. Dual VAT Regime To Come Into Force The new system is likely to require businesses in Northern Ireland to enter a complicated dual-VAT …
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