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CBI NI SPRING BUDGETRESPONSE
g The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in Northern Ireland has cautiously welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s UK budget but calls for a “laser-like” focus on the province’s competitive position going forward. Angela McGowan, CBI Northern Ireland Director said, “This Budget succeeds strongly in protecting the economy now and kickstarting recovery. It leaves open the question of UK competitiveness long term. “The Chancellor has gone above and beyond to protect UK businesses and people’s livelihoods through the crisis and get firms spending. Thousands of firms will be relieved to receive support to finish the job and get through the coming months. The Budget also has a clear eye to the future; to ensure finances are sustainable, while building confidence and investment in a lasting recovery. “The Chancellor has taken a welcome, broad view on how to stimulate growth from the new Infrastructure Bank to Help to Grow. The super deduction should be a real catalyst for firms to greenlight
Angela McGowan, NI CBI Director
investment decisions. The boldness of the Chancellor on this measure is to be admired. “But moving Corporation Tax to 25% in one leap will cause a sharp intake of breath for many businesses and sends a worrying signal to those planning to invest across the UK. This is a particularly acute concern for Northern Ireland’s post Brexit competitiveness on the island of Ireland. “The Government and the Executive
must now have a laser-like focus on Northern Ireland’s competitive position in the round, including fundamental reform of Business Rates, investment in skills and a relook at how Northern Ireland competes with the Republic’s Corporation Tax rate of 12.5%. Northern Ireland must remain attractive for every type of business, from the innovation, high-growth homegrown firm to the global firms investing locally.”
CLIPACOREONHUNTFORWHOLESALEPARTNERS g Clipacore is looking for NI and ROI wholesale partners to support the
upon the outer core bit having scarred the wall, ensuring perfectly symmetrical holes to one another. The outer core bit has been designed for quick release
launch of a brand-new product in April. Clipacore Duocut is the latest addition to the Clipacore range and has been specifically designed as a response to
from the drill adaptor (not supplied) using the same Clipacore circlip. The inner core bit can be removed by hand without the threads locking up and binding too tight
to remove - saving time on the job. Ideal for cables or ducting, Clipacore
installer feedback. It allows existing holes to be symmetrically enlarged without core bits skidding across a customer’s wall and running the risk of injury
Duocut is compatible for interchanging ½” threaded core bits ranging from 38mm up to 152mm.
or damage to property. The Clipacore Duocut system provides even more consistent results quickly. The easy- to-use design allows existing holes to be enlarged to a wide variety of diameters for a wide range of applications, which may include: upgrading boiler flues, gas pipes, waste pipes/soil pipes and extractor fans. The inner spring-loaded core bit provides easy removal
Key features include ½” drill adaptor (sold separately), quick release clip, ½” core bit thread, quick release clip apertures and compression spring. If you want to discuss the opportunity of becoming a Clipacore Duocut wholesale partner in NI or ROI, contact chrisramster@clipacore.com.
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