Although the tech industry is renowned for its transformational impact on the world, the same can’t be said for its ability to build a diverse workforce. The move to achieving equality, diversity and inclusion is an ongoing process that aims to remove bias from the recruitment process and make tech […]
New VAT system will be fairer but more complex
HMRC’s new penalty regime for late filing and late payments of VAT will be fairer but more complex with interest being charged on all late payments. Alan Pearce, VAT partner at the Blick Rothenberg, said : “HMRC is introducing a new penalty regime for late filing and late payments of VAT for […]
New VAT system will be fairer but more complex
HMRC’s new penalty regime for late filing and late payments of VAT will be fairer but more complex with interest being charged on all late payments. Alan Pearce, VAT partner at the Blick Rothenberg, said : “HMRC is introducing a new penalty regime for late filing and late payments of VAT for […]
Evri says sorry for parcel delays in run-up to Christmas
If you’ve been waiting ages for an online order to arrive, you’re not alone. Companies including ASOS, H&M and JD Sports have been getting hundreds of tweets asking: “Where’s my stuff?” A lot of anger seems to be aimed at courier Evri, with some complaining of packages stuck at depots […]
Evri says sorry for parcel delays in run-up to Christmas
If you’ve been waiting ages for an online order to arrive, you’re not alone. Companies including ASOS, H&M and JD Sports have been getting hundreds of tweets asking: “Where’s my stuff?” A lot of anger seems to be aimed at courier Evri, with some complaining of packages stuck at depots […]
Northern Ireland economy expected to shrink next year
Ulster University economists expect the Northern Ireland economy to shrink next year, followed by a weak recovery in 2024. The Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) estimates that output will fall by 1.2% in 2023. The forecast for 2024 is growth of 1.7%, with a similar outlook for the UK […]
Northern Ireland economy expected to shrink next year
Ulster University economists expect the Northern Ireland economy to shrink next year, followed by a weak recovery in 2024. The Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) estimates that output will fall by 1.2% in 2023. The forecast for 2024 is growth of 1.7%, with a similar outlook for the UK […]
Rise in computer professions as manufacturing jobs decline
The number of people working in programming and computer consultancy has risen by more than 250,000 workers over the past decade, according to Census data. There were an extra 274,000 people who worked in the industry in 2021 compared to 2011, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. At the […]
Rise in computer professions as manufacturing jobs decline
The number of people working in programming and computer consultancy has risen by more than 250,000 workers over the past decade, according to Census data. There were an extra 274,000 people who worked in the industry in 2021 compared to 2011, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. At the […]
Jeremy Hunt to announce major reforms for UK’s financial sector in quest to ‘turbocharge’ growth
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will launch a major reform of the UK’s financial sector, with plans to rip up red tape and replace a number of EU regulations. Mr Hunt said the changes, to be announced in Edinburgh later, will “turbocharge” growth as the country struggles with a sluggish economy and […]