Latest News - March 2022
Consultation on reforms to packaging waste systems
Reforms to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Note Systems and Operator Approval consultation
New rules for international road haulage in 2022
Prepare for new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe using cars and trailers, vans and HGVs from 2022
Energy Entrepreneurs Fund phase 9
Supporting development of technologies, products and processes for energy efficiency, power generation, heat generation and energy storage
Access to Funding Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
Business support programme aims to provide the skills and knowledge to create effective, well written and successful funding applications
Food safety consultation: Ocean bound plastics
Call for evidence on the use of recycled plastic in food contact materials - respond by 20 September 2022
Consultation on developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the development of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Rates support scheme encourages businesses back to the high street
Back in Business rates support scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant retail unit
Check if your business needs to register its pesticides activities
Businesses which deal in pesticides need to register their details and business activities by 31 March 2022
Water, flooding and sustainable drainage consultation
Call for views on proposals for updated water, flooding and drainage legislation to help tackle climate change
New requirements for Changing Places Toilets provision
Building Regulations updated with the aim to increase the number of Changing Places Toilets to help make our public places more accessible
Consumer protection reminder for domestic home heating oil industry
Domestic home heating oil retailers and online brokers reminded of responsibility to honour agreed contracts with consumers
Speak Up For Allergies campaign
Campaign to encourage young people and restaurants to discuss allergies
CELTIC-NEXT call for innovative projects
Spring call for projects is currently open and seeking applications from the field of next-generation communications for the digital society
Consultation on environmental fees and charges for NI aeroplane operators
Views sought on proposed fees and charges for international aviation to outside the EEA by NI registered aeroplane operators
National Cyber-Physical Infrastructure consultation
Views sought on the key areas of activity to bring together connected digital and physical technologies to unleash innovation
Composites training courses at NIACE
The National Composites Centre is bringing its world-leading capabilities in advanced composites to Northern Ireland
Rates support package for 2022-23
Assistance for the 2022-23 financial year including rates holiday and extension of Small Business Rate Relief
Climate Challenge Fund for community projects
Up to £5,000 in grant funding to groups that want to adopt an active role in combatting the climate emergency
Take heights seriously in construction
Campaign reminding the construction industry of best practice and responsibilities when planning and carrying out work at height
Construction business cyber security guidance
New guidance published for the construction sector to improve the security and resilience of their business against cyber threats