The Fed learns Irish titles will cease to reach...
The Fed has been advised that UK mainland editions of the Irish Independent and Sunday Irish Independent which are currently published on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays will cease to be distributed in England, Scotland, and Wales with effect from Sunday, December 18....
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New Covid-19 self-isolation rules for Northern Ireland
From today (July 4) the self-isolation rules for people in Northern Ireland who test positive for Covid-19 have changed. Adults who test positive are advised to avoid contact with others for five days after the test or from the day symptoms started. As children tend...
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First Trust (AIB) banknotes to be withdrawn in Northern Ireland
Fed members in Northern Ireland should be aware that First Trust banknotes will cease to be legal tender at midnight on June 30, 2022. From July 1, you should no longer accept First Trust Bank banknotes as payment for goods or services. If your business still holds...
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Newspread deals another blow to struggling retailers
News retailers on both sides of the Irish border are being hit with another rise in overheads, after wholesaler and distributor Newspread announced a weekly surcharge of €2.20 in the Republic and £2 in Northern Ireland. In a letter to retailers, Newspread blames the...
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Fed retailer’s TV interview on carrier bag levy
Fed member Judith Mercer was recently interviewed by Ulster TV on the increased carrier bag levy that was put in place in Northern Ireland on Friday, April 1. The levy increased from 5p to 25p, with the Stormont government stating the profits would be used to fund...
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