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Budget Review Seminars

We are delighted to be able to welcome all of our friends back to our first face to face seminars since 2020. Coincidently, the subject of our last, pre Covid seminar, was the 2020 Budget, a lot has changed since then! Registration Link Lisburn 21 March Registration Link Lurgan 22 March We anticipate that Jeremy…
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Xero Demo Video

Xero have kindly helped us to produce a Co Branded video.  It briefly demonstrates how Xero can help you streamline your finance function, we hope that you enjoy it. [embed]https://mcclearyaccountants.com/videos/McCleary-Company-Ltd-Xero-demo.mp4[/embed]
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Consequences of the NLW and NMW rate increases next year

The proposed increases to the UK National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) set for April 2025 are expected to impact employers and employees significantly. Here's how various sectors might feel these changes: Financial Pressures on Employers: With the NLW expected to rise to approximately £12.21 for those over 21, and NMW rates for…
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Government crack-down on late payers

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing SMEs £22,000 a year on average and according to FSB research, leads to 50,000 business closures a year.The government will consult on tough new laws which…
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Service tipping law now in force

New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on 1 October 2024. This change follows the enactment of The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, commonly referred to as the Tipping Act, along with the statutory Code of Practice on the fair and transparent…
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Take goods with you to sell abroad

There are specific customs requirements for commercial goods that you take with you to sell abroad. You must declare any goods intended for sale outside the UK, whether they are in your baggage or a private vehicle.The regulations for commercial goods or samples carried by passengers in their accompanied baggage are known as Merchandise in…
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