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Minimum Wage Increases

Minimum Wage Increases

Employers should start to prepare for the new National Minimum Wage rates which come into effect in April 2020. The new rates are: 25 and over 21 to 24 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice Rate £8.72 £8.20 £6.45 £4.55 £4.15 It is expected that the new rate for Statutory...

Northern Ireland Employer?  Talking Tax at Christmas

Northern Ireland Employer? Talking Tax at Christmas

Tom Penman, Tax Partner considers what you need to be aware of. It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees. Bright lights. Mad dash for those last-minute gifts. Tax exemptions. You see, the festive period always sees the same questions put to me and team here at...

Podcast – Governance

Podcast – Governance

The first of our podcast series on High Performing Organisations focuses on Governance. Click here to listen as Consulting Partner Donal Laverty and Rodney Allen of the NI Audit Office discuss ethics, legislation, leadership and a healthy organisational culture....

Northern Ireland Childcare Survey

Northern Ireland Childcare Survey

Social enterprise and registered charity, Employers for Childcare, has recently published its tenth Northern Ireland Childcare Survey. It has revealed that the cost of a week’s holiday childcare for school aged children has risen by 56% over the last ten years. The...

The Five Generation Workforce

The Five Generation Workforce

In recent years we’ve witnessed the emergence of four (and soon five) generations in the workforce. Differences and diversity can help build a highly productive environment, but the management of these differences is key to any workplace success. While this new norm...

Co. Down Retailer Announces Major 2019 Expansion Plans

Co. Down Retailer Announces Major 2019 Expansion Plans

Spar Kircubbin, owned by third-generation retailer Stephen Kelly, has announced major 2019 expansion plans, including a brand-new café incorporating the well established Golden Diner, featuring stunning views over Strangford Lough. Stephen and Gillian Kelly with Store...

Making Tax Digital for VAT – A Final Reminder

Making Tax Digital for VAT – A Final Reminder

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a key part of HMRC’S ambition to be one of the most digitally-advanced tax administrations in the world. It aims to modernise the tax system making it more effective, efficient and easier for customers to comply. From 1 April 2019, VAT is...

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