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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing
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: 15 June 2020
Please find the latest regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Government and charities join forces to support mental wellbeing Minister Hargey supporting town and city centres in their recovery...
Details of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
Detailed guidance for the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is now live on GOV.UK. You can find this guidance by searching for 'Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme' on GOV.UK. What the new online guidance covers The guidance includes: changes to...
Updated Guidance document issued for Private landlords and tenants
The Dept for Communities has today issued an updated guidance document to take into consideration the easing and changes around viewings for new tenants. This document can be found at the following link...
Introduction of Universal Credit delayed for NI
LANI has received correspondence from Dept for Communities to advise that the move to Universal Credit is to be delayed here due to Covid19. "Global events have overtaken our planning for the Move to UC phase here and work on that has been suspended. ..... in terms...
Guidance document for Moving Home and letting in NI – Coming into force on 15 June 2020
The Guidance Document produced by Department for Communities will come into force on 15 June and can be found by clicking below and opening the hyperlink Advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak_0 A LANI Representative will be involved in...
Hargey confirms re-opening of the housing market – Press Release 11 June 2020
Date published: 11 June 2020 Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that current restrictions on house moves will be relaxed from Monday 15 June, to allow the re-opening of the housing market in a safe way. Minister Hargey confirms re-opening of the...
Presentation from LANI Meeting on 10 March now available – HMO Registration and Application
We have today received a copy of the speakers presentation from our last LANI Meeting on 10 March 2020. This presentation was to walk members through the NIHMO website and walk though the screens requiring completion to assist members in their ease of completing adn...
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live on GOV.UK 9/6
As part of the government’s commitment to support businesses and individuals, the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live on GOV.UK. Find out if you can use the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme, or how to make a claim on the Coronavirus Job Retention...
Department for Communities new key messages during the COVID-19 pandemic 8/6
Please find the latest in the regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Stay Home’ Memories Archive Launched Management information surrounding key benefit areas impacted by COVID-19 One of our Arm’s...