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Visa Business Debit Card increases from Barclaycard
Following increases in Card Scheme Fees, Barclaycard has notified us of changes to the rates for members on NFRN terms. These changes only affect Visa Business Debit Card charges, as they increase from 0.4% to 0.8% on April 1 2022. Transactions of this type account...
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Savewell Direct ceases trading with immediate effect
The NFRN regrets to announce that the buying group Savewell Direct, representing NFRN Direct, has ceased trading with immediate effect.
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The NFRN answers Government Consultation on Single Use Plastics...
Last month, the NFRN published a survey to Northern Ireland members concerning the upcoming Government consultation about the reduction in the use of single-use plastics...
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Covid restrictions in your area: what has changed?
A brief run down of the current restrictions in your area, and what has changed in recent weeks.
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Independent retailers welcome Menzies Distribution restructure
The NFRN has welcomed a restructure at Menzies Distribution, saying that this reaffirms the news wholesaler’s commitment to...
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More Covid-19 Local Grant Funding for Businesses Affected by...
Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and...
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GroceryAid Winter Heating Grant
The charity GroceryAid has set up a Winter Heating Grant to help low-income households meet increasing costs this winter.
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Declare COVID-19 grants on tax returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged retailers to declare and include COVID-19 grants or payments on their company tax returns...
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Sun shines on news retailers with cover price rises...
Following the disappointing news that News UK would be increasing its carriage charge to retailers within the M25...
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Welsh Government Announces £120m Of Emergency Support For Businesses
From December 23, the Welsh Assembly confirmed £120m will be available for retail, leisure and hospitality industries, and...
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NFRN National Elections and National Council Elections
If you are a district councillor and are interested in standing for one of the NFRN’s key national...
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Late filing and late payment penalties are to be...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self-Assessment taxpayers for one...
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