School Closures and Caring Responsibilities/Furlough Area
The NI Executive are continuing to work through plans for additional restrictions to help break the transmission of the Covid virus. Whilst the Executive are due to meet later today, it is still the case for now that both manufacturing and construction remain...
O’Neills’ in £30,000 donation to 17 north west charities
O’Neills Irish International Sports Co. Ltd have donated a grand total of £30,000 to a number of well-known local charities based in the north west and wider region. Three chosen charities each received £3,000 – Strabane Food Bank, Foyle Women’s Aid and the Mayor’s...
Brexit Transition- New Rules for 2021
Now, the UK has left the EU and the way we do business in Northern Ireland will be different. It's important that your firm is ready for the transitions and the challenges they bring. If your firm is having specific issues, please don't hesitate in contacting us via...
Initial Reaction to the post Brexit Trade Deal
Business understands that making deals are positive so a deal is of course welcome. Everyone is exhausted by the last 4 and a half years, but the work can’t end here. The UK and EU must improve market access over time. It has to be a living document which makes...
Updates to UK Trader Scheme
The UK Trader Scheme eligibility criteria has been updated to introduce a temporary easement to support businesses in the initial part of 2021. Please see link:The new content is as follows:If you supply goods to a business in Northern Ireland but do not have a fixed...
What your GB suppliers need to do NOW ahead of 1st January 2021
Obtain a GB EORI and an XI EORI number Register with the Trader Support System (TSS) Ensure that they understand documentary requirements / EU market standard requirements (ref packaging and labelling) Get their freight forwarder / hauliers to register with TSS Only...
Where to get help or advice on issues relating to the end of the transition period
A range of guidance have been published to assist businesses and citizens to prepare for changes from the end of the transition period. This fact sheet summarises the different guidance documents available, as well as setting out methods by which businesses can get in...
Brexit Checklist- what your firm can do now
The way you do business is going to change on January first when the UK leaves the EU. Whilst detail is changing- here is a list of things that you can do now in order to prepare. Click on the images or links for some actions you should take now. Sign up for Trader...
‘At Risk’ Guidance Now Live
Check if you can declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland not ‘at risk’ of moving to the EU from 1 January 2021Find out if goods you bring into Northern Ireland are not ‘at risk’ of moving to the EU such that EU tariff will not be due on those goods. From 1...