The government has published a number of measures to support individuals during the current Coronavirus outbreak. We have summarised below some of the issues covered in a recent post-budget press release. Statutory Sick Pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will now be available for eligible individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 or those who are unable to work…
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Spring Budget 11 March 2020
In the face of Brexit uncertainties and the recent Coronavirus outbreak the new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was faced with falling economic indicators, the need to boost NHS services and was consequently limited in his options to spend on plans to improve business confidence and fund infrastructure projects. Interestingly, there were a number of measures that…
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Join us for our Breakfast Budget Review!
Our Breakfast Budget Reviews will take place on Friday 13th March at 9.00am in the Cherry Room at Lisburn Island Centre and Monday 16th March at 9.00am at CIDO Innovation Centre Craigavon. The 2020 Budget, our first as a non – E.U. state in more than 40 years, will take place on 11 March. Rishi…
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Self-employed v Employed
Many employed persons are drawn to the idea of running their own business. This short article sets out a few of the pros and cons of this change in status. The advantages: One of the major advantages of being self-employed is the opportunity to secure more than one income stream. When employed, we normally work…
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