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Landmark Kickstart Scheme Opens To Create Jobs For Young People
From today (September 2) employers can offer youngsters aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal...
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Independent Retailers Welcome Extension to Plastic Bags Charge in...
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) is welcoming the news that, from April next year, the plastic bag charge will be extended to all retailers...
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New Funding Available To Belfast Businesses
Ulster Unionist MP Andy Allen has written to Belfast businesses to advise of new funding available.
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Warning: Scam Emails Claiming To Be HMRC
The Federation is urging its members to remain vigilant over a new scam that could steal your personal information and leave...
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VAT Cut In Ireland Takes Effect Next Week
Irish members are reminded that the standard VAT rate drops from 23 per cent to 21 per cent from September 1.
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Plastic Fake Notes Warning
The Federation is urging its members to remain vigilant following reports of counterfeit notes being circulated in Belfast.
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Camelot Unveils ‘Big September’ For The National Lottery
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (‘Camelot’) today revealed details of a series of special draws for September where hundreds...
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Menzies Update: Depot Rationalisations Now Permanent
News wholesaler Menzies Distribution has written to customers in Scotland to advise of changes to its local operations.
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BAT Update
Tobacco manufacturer BAT has written to retailers advising of changes to its returns procedure for its products. A copy of the...
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Plans to extend Making Tax Digital initiative to smaller...
The UK government has announced its intention to extend Making Tax Digital (MTD) to retailers under the £85,000...
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Have You Entered Our Survey Yet?
The Federation is reminding its members to enter this year’s members survey to be in with a chance of winning £500...
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Business Minister Damien English launches new €5.5m Covid-19 Online...
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, has formally launched a €5.5 million Covid-19...
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Menzies - Changes To Branch Networks
Customers of Menzies Distribution should begin receiving letters this morning, detailing the...
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