
The Chancellor is to proceed with proposals to make the tax system simpler for the small unincorporated business with an optional simplified cash basis.The scheme is not available to companies but is available to general partnerships. Where a business has a turnover up to the VAT limit (currently £79,000) it will be able to calculate […]
Apr 24 2013 | Posted in
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Businesses across the Newry and Mourne area are being warned that they must get connected and harness the power of the internet if they wish to compete in the global marketplace. That’s according to Dr Sinclair Stockman, Executive Director of Digital Northern Ireland 2020 (DNI 2020), who, in partnership with Newry and Mourne District Council, […]
Apr 24 2013 | Posted in
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Three Nisa stores based in Northern Ireland were presented with top awards at the 2013 Nisa Member and Supplier Awards which took place at Stoneleigh Park on Tuesday 9th April. The evening, which was hosted by comedian Patrick Monahan, celebrated Nisa retailers that demonstrated excellence in the last year and included awards such as Best […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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HMRC started a ‘new approach to Business Records Checks’ (BRCs). The target audience of these checks are small and medium sized businesses. In the context of income tax, a BRC is a check by HMRC that the records of a business are adequate to allow a tax payer to submit an accurate income tax return. […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Commenting on this week’s statement by the Secretary of State on a potential Economic Package linked to progress on a Shared Future, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has called for twin track discussions on both issues to move forward. NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “NIIRTA has long called for the establishment […]
Apr 13 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Councillor Pat McGinn, speaking during Newry Council’s Monday night meeting said that it was essential that Newry & Mourne District Council lead by example in relation to the recently introduced “Shop Local” campaign. Commenting on concerns raised about the Council’s Cycle to Work scheme, the Councillor stated, “It is essential that this Council […]

With today (8th April) seeing the introduction of the Carrier Bag Levy, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concerns over the scheme but pledged to work with the DOE on its implementation. NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “While we have major concerns with the Carrier Bag Levy we will […]
Apr 8 2013 | Posted in
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Members of the local community have expressed their anger and frustration with the Tesco recruitment process for its new Newry store. After last week’s announcement by the Department of Employment and Learning that over 200 new jobs will be created when the new store opens on 6th June 2013, Newry Times was inundated with calls […]

The Department of the Environment (DOE) has listed the top 12 questions and answers to everything you will need to know about the charge. What is the Carrier Bag Levy? It is a new environmental measure that requires shops or other retail outlets in Northern Ireland to charge for each new single use carrier bag […]

With only days to go until the introduction of the Carrier Bag Levy, Environment Minister Alex Attwood is highlighting essential information for customers and retailers. The Minister’s Department has put together a short video to explain which bags will attract the charge, which won’t and emphasize that it is 5p on each bag rather than […]