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By Donal Laverty, Consulting Partner It can feel sometimes as if every year of this decade has been billed as a ‘big year for AI’, but this really is the case for 2025. Minister of Finance John O’Dowd has announced his intention to set up an AI working group in his...

This week the Economy Minister has outlined the proposals to be included in a new NI Employment Rights Bill in response to the public consultation. This proposed bill represents a significant development in the evolution of employment law in Northern Ireland in...

By Donal Laverty, Consulting Partner Yesterday’s outlining of an Employment Bill by Minister for the Economy Dr Caoimhe Archibald marks a significant turning point in the region’s approach to employment legislation. The proposals, which are the most detailed breakdown...

Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters Tournament not only secured his first and long-awaited Green Jacket but also completed his career Grand Slam, making him only the sixth player in history to achieve this feat. Beyond the fairways of Augusta National,...

Baker Tilly Mooney More is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Irish News Best Place to Work Award, demonstrating our support and commitment to creating exceptional workplace cultures.  In today's competitive labour market, a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP)...

By Neil Armstrong, Tax Director Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP has previously indicated that she would only make major changes once a year “to give families and businesses stability and certainty”. Given the significant policies last year coming into...

Changes to company size thresholds will become effective for periods commencing on or after 6 April 2025.   By increasing the number of companies that qualify for simpler financial reporting, it is intended that the burden should be reduced for smaller businesses. The...

By Neil Armstrong, Tax Director They have been the subject of great controversy and protest since their announcement in October 2024, but various changes to taxes – be that inheritance tax, stamp duty, capital gains tax, or Employer National Insurance contributions –...

The rates for the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age) will increase on 1 April. The new rates are: 21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice April 2024 (current rate) £11.44 £8.60...

Upcoming increases in employer's National Insurance Contributions and the National Minimum Wage from April are adding significant employment costs to organisations across all sectors. In response to these higher costs, employers planning to reduce staff levels in the...

By Karen Corry, Senior HR Consultant As employment costs continue to rise due to wage increases and higher Employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC), many businesses are overlooking an effective and cost-efficient solution: apprenticeships. Despite their clear...

As we continue to celebrate Apprenticeship Week here at Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, we are joined today by Niall Brolly. Like his colleague Patrick McGeary, Niall joined the firm directly from school and is in the first year of his apprenticeship, spending one day a...