A summary of how the Spring Budget affects Northern Ireland businesses. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024. We have summarised the key points from the Spring Budget and specific issues affecting Northern Ireland businesses. Forecasts Growth forecast 0.8% in 2024 1.9% in 2025 2.0% in 2026 1.8% in…
New rates for statutory payments in force from April 2024. Employers should be aware that from April 2024 a number of statutory payment rates increase for the 2024-25 financial year. Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Parental Bereavement Pay From Sunday 7 April 2024, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay,…
Funding for projects to create a more cohesive society through an increased provision of shared space and services in rural areas. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the new €50million Rural Regeneration and Social Inclusion investment area, under the new PEACEPLUS programme.…
