After writing in our blog yesterday about the possibility of imminent new restrictions being introduced in a bid to halt the rise of Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland, the Executive have acted swiftly today in bringing in tight new measures. Hospitality Restrictions & School Closures These include the closure of schools as from Monday, for …
New Restrictions To Be Imposed By Northern Ireland ExecutiveRead More
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson`s launch of the new 3 tier system in England to help damp down the increasing rise in coronavirus infections there, Stormont officials are under increasing pressure to act to stem the rise here in Northern Ireland. They are meeting later today to discuss this very subject, although it is believed …
Stricter Restrictions Could Be Imminent In Northern IrelandRead More
It was announced on Friday that the government will cover 67% of wages, up to a maximum of £2,100 per month, for employees of businesses who are forced to close due to any new restrictions, to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Already some areas have had tough new regulations imposed on them and there will …
Government To Cover Part Of Wages For Firms Forced To Close Under New RestrictionsRead More
There is no doubt that the Chancellor Rishi Sunak`s Winter Economy Plan will provide welcome relief to many businesses, however it may not prove enough for those businesses worst affected by the pandemic. Businesses Desperate For More Help The Jobs Retention Scheme, or furlough scheme as it is most widely known, has been an absolutely …
The Winter Economy Plan A Welcome Relief For Many BusinessesRead More
On Friday there were some ominous noises coming from Northern Ireland`s chief medical officers and scientific advisers, as they advocated a short term “circuit breaker” lockdown if things further deteriorated in a bid to curb the increase in infections of Covid-19. High Number Of Positive Tests Before these warnings, statistics had shown that there had …
Will A `Circuit Breaker` Lockdown Prove Fatal For Many Businesses?Read More
In the last 24 hours the new Trader Support Service has gone live. This service has been created by the government to help businesses in Northern Ireland by providing education and guidance for traders moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol, including between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A Free To Use Digital Service This …
As time ticks by and as the UK Government and the European Union seem to be at complete loggerheads as they vainly attempt to broker some sort of Brexit deal, the best thing for businesses to do may be to prepare for a no-deal scenario. This way at least they will have plans in place …
Do Businesses Need To Assume There Will Be A No-Deal Brexit?Read More
The HMRC are asking VAT registered businesses to ensure they are well prepared for when the UK finally splits from the EU at the end of this momentous year. Businesses Who Trade With The EU Or Rest Of The World If you are a business who has previously traded with the EU or the rest …
