There has been welcome news in the last few days that the government`s furlough scheme is going to be extended until October. The chancellor Rishi Sunak took this unprecedented step probably with great reluctance considering the eye-watering sum of money this is going to cost, but it had to be done to prevent huge job …
Start Planning Your Covid Recovery Strategy
There is no doubt that the businesses that plan for restarting their business after lockdown restrictions are lifted are the ones that are most likely to thrive and to return to growth quicker. So it is of huge importance that they get ahead of the curve and plan a solid and workable Covid recovery strategy. …
Are We Going To Kick-Start Our Economy Again This Week?
The televised statement by Boris Johnson last night has brought in a wave of criticism, many critics believing the new rules to be too muddled with the possibility that it may leave the UK open to a new wave of infections. Is the new “Stay Alert” message strong enough for people to grasp or will …
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An Economic Emergency As Well As A Health Emergency
Covid-19 set into motion the biggest health crisis for decades both here in Northern Ireland and across the globe. Of equally grave concern is that the effects of lockdown on businesses is triggering an economic emergency far worse than the financial crash of 2008. Sharp Decline In Business Activity The financial crash 12 years ago …
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FSB On The Impact Of Lockdown For Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses in Northern Ireland has opened up on the effect that closures have had on so many businesses in the country and that further prolonged closures will mean that a high percentage will never reopen and many lives will suffer as a consequence. Further Closure Could Cost Lives Chair of the …
Forward Thinking Needed For When Business Trading Resumes
It is important that when businesses in Northern Ireland that are presently in lockdown are given the green light to start trading again, that they are fully prepared and ready to go with a well thought out plan of how to resume and thrive. Accessing Government Support Schemes Recently most businesses have been concentrating on …
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Economy In Northern Ireland Suffers Alarming Decline
This will probably not surprise anyone greatly that the economy has suffered very badly since the coronavirus crisis broke out, with the Ulster Bank`s chief economist Richard Ramsey commenting that it had suffered its “fastest and deepest decline” ever, which is a very worrying state of affairs. Lockdown Has Huge Effect On Economy This is …
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Working Practices At WHR Accountants
Firstly we would like to wish you a very happy and peaceful Easter. This has certainly not been the type of Easter we are used to, but as long as we all stay safe and well and we look after the elderly and vulnerable that is all that really matters right now. Obeying The Lockdown …