By Donal Laverty, Consulting Partner Any chairperson will tell you that the success of their role depends on how they walk the tightrope of being too involved or too distant in the realisation of the organisation’s strategy. Yet when a crisis such as the current...
Applications to the NI Micro-business Hardship Fund will close on Friday. This fund aims to support Northern Ireland based micro-businesses and social enterprises unable to access other regional and national COVID-19 support measures. Up to £10,000 will be available...
Ahead of the Wednesday (10th June) cut off, all employers must ensure they have placed all of those employees and qualifying workers on furlough leave that they wish to claim JRS for. We would also urge all employers to take the following steps: 1. Revisit your...
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a series of changes to the Government’s furlough scheme at the weekend, including workers being able to go back part-time. From Wednesday 1st July, businesses using the Government’s furlough scheme will be able to bring...
The Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended, enabling individuals to make a second and final grant claim in August 2020. Tax Director Angela Keery looks at the latest announcement. This extension is welcome, and gives some additional security...
We talk to Restructuring and Insolvency Manager, Colin Whyte, about how he is finding working from home and lockdown life. “Working from home has had its challenges, but it’s certainly had its highlights. Being able to enjoy lunch in the garden with my two children...
