To mark Apprenticeship Week 2026, we caught up with Niall Brolly and Patrick McGeary. Since joining Baker Tilly Mooney Moore directly from school, Niall and Patrick have continued to make impressive progress through the Accountancy with Management Degree...
By Stephen McConnell, Business Services Partner Northern Ireland’s production sectors showed growth through mid-2025, with output rising over the year, but the picture is mixed and firms must prepare for a choppy 2026. Recent government data shows production increased...
Under the Employment Rights Bill, Northern Ireland will see changes to the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). From April 2026 onwards, the way SSP is administered and who qualifies will be modified. Currently, employees only qualify for SSP if they earn above a minimum amount...
By Donal Laverty, Consulting Partner While the recent UK Budget did not deliver major headline tax changes, it created new challenges for HR teams across the UK. The freezing of tax bands and thresholds means both employees and employers will face higher tax burdens...
By Neil Armstrong, Tax Director In the weeks preceding today’s Budget, it had become clear that Rachel Reeves was wrestling with a difficult equation. On one hand, she faced the unavoidable need to raise revenue for an Exchequer still under significant strain....
By Brian Lenehan, HR Consultant Christmas is a time of celebration, reflection, and connection, and within the workplace, these themes offer HR professionals a valuable opportunity to strengthen company culture. As the festive season approaches and the year ends, HR...
