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Help for tenants – UCDHP 13 week protection
From the 1st March 2020 NIHE have introduced the ‘13 week protection rule’ which provides additional financial assistance for tenants living in the private rented sector and in receipt of the housing costs element of Universal Credit. It aims to provide short-term...
Bryson Fund Delivers Emergency Support to 4,000 Across Northern Ireland
Now in its 11th week of operation, the Bryson Fund has delivered more than £100,000 worth of support to those most severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, 4,002 people (2,056 adults; 1,946 children and young people) have received emergency support in the...
DfI Northern Ireland Planning Statistics 2019/20 Annual Statistical Bulletin released today
The DfI Northern Ireland Planning Statistics 2019/20 Annual Statistical Bulletin was released today and can be accessed at the link below: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/northern-ireland-planning-statistics-april-2019-march-2020 This statistical...
Department for Communities Update: 29 June 2020
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: New guidance published to help social distancing in public spaces Minister praises libraries for their work during lockdown...
Increased funding announced by Diane Dodds for Student Hardship 2020-21
The NUS-USI site are advising that the funding for Student Hardship is being increased this year as many students will have lost out on their summer job income and will find funding their university expenses in the coming academic year a struggle. Student Hardship...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – flexible furloughing starts from 1 July
This is to help you prepare for changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). This is a reminder that you can start to flexibly furlough eligible employees from 1 July onwards. From 1 July, you can claim a more flexible grant for any employee you...
Covid19 update from HMRC
From 1 July 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing. Employers will be able to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part time and decide the hours and shift patterns they work to suit the needs of their business. From 1 August,...
Department for Communities Stakeholder Update: 22 June 2020
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Communities Minister announces £300,000 to support businesses Food Parcel Service to be extended for those medically shielding We...
Court of Appeal Rule in Favour of Landlords on Gas Safety Certificate Case
Property118 reported on their website in relation to this case - The landlord, Trecarrell House Limited, was initially granted an order to repossess the property using Section 21 powers, however the tenant successfully appealed on the grounds that they were not...
Covid19 updates in HMRC Employer Bulletin June 2020
The Employer Bulletin (June 2020, Issue 84) includes all of the latest Covid-19 updates to help you continue to meet your payroll obligations to HMRC and to claim any relevant grants and rebates during this challenging time. They’ve included the latest update on the...