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There is welcome news out today that employment numbers hit a record high in July in Northern Ireland, with an estimated 762,000 people on a payroll. This is 1.3% higher than before Covid-19 came to darken our shores, and a huge 3.1% higher than July of last year, which is quite the turnaround. These statistics …

Employment Numbers Go Past Pre-Pandemic Levels In Northern IrelandRead More

It is today, August 16th 2021, that the more relaxed self-isolation rules come into effect, which will be very much welcomed by employers right across Northern Ireland as well as England. Double Vaccinated Do Not Have To Automatically Self-Isolate If you are double vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, and you come into contact with somebody …

Changes To Self-Isolation Rules WelcomedRead More

A recent survey by Ipsos MORI revealed that there was a great demand for finance within the business community in Northern Ireland, but not all of this demand was being satiated as many businesses were unaware of how to tap into various funding options. Cash Flow Shortages Due To The Pandemic The demand for finance …

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During the last month or so the news has been sobering viewing for all of humanity. There cannot be many climate change sceptics left as we see the devastation that a rise in temperature across the world is wreaking. Fires Raging Out Of Control As we write this fires are still raging out of control …

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A report by the Ulster Bank has shown that, whilst business activity in July had increased, the rate of expansion had slowed down compared to June`s levels. This is perhaps understandable as there was a splurge of activity as many of the major lockdown restrictions eased in June, leading to a rise in optimism and …

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I know, you could just say we are slightly biased! But we can see, as accountants ourselves, how much firms need the benefits a professional accountant can bring them, particularly after the last 18 months. Building Your Business Up Again As the vaccines seem to be working so spectacularly well, not maybe with preventing the …

Why Firms Need An Accountant More Than EverRead More

There are high hopes that the High Street Voucher scheme, which is due to be launched in September, can provide a real boost to local businesses, helping to get consumers connected with their local shops once more. The Registration Process Starts Next Month Everyone over the age of 18 in Northern Ireland will receive a …

High Street Voucher Scheme Could Be A Real Boost To Local BusinessRead More

A recent survey by Hospitality Ulster has revealed the staggering figures that, of the hospitality venues in Northern Ireland that took part in the survey, 23% of them have had to close completely due to staff shortages brought on by the Covid -19 self-isolation rules. Too Many Staff Getting Notified Too many staff members at …

Self-Isolation Rules Causing Nearly A Quarter Of Hospitality Venues To ShutRead More