Latest News - June 2022
Consultation on posting of road transport workers and operator licensing changes
Views sought on the requirement for UK goods vehicle operators to post declarations to carry out goods journeys within the EU
Fit note changes come into effect from 1 July 2022
Additional healthcare professionals as well as doctors will be able to sign fit notes from 1 July 2022
HGV levy reform consultation
Options for reforming the HGV levy include environmental charging and liability changes for foreign vehicles
Vehicle operator licensing to move fully online
Operator licensing facilities for major applications and changes will be online only from August 2022
Think about the ink awareness campaign
HSENI and local councils joint awareness campaign on hazardous substances in inks used for tattoos and permanent make-up
IoD call for evidence on 'governance and innovation'
Help IoD understand how governance arrangements, and the governance framework within which businesses operate, encourage or deter innovation
DAERA Waste Policy Tracker launched
A new one stop shop to stay up to speed with waste policy in Northern Ireland
NCSC's email security check service
Use this free online tool to protect your business against email spoofing and hijacking
Causeway Coast and Glens Small Settlements Restore and Reactivate Grant Programme
This programme will support capital works on derelict or vacant commercial properties
Consultation on intertidal hand gathering of shellfish
Views sought on management measures to protect intertidal shellfish from unsustainable exploitation and to protect habitats and species
Consultation on managing craft in marine protected areas
Views sought on management measures on the use of fast craft and personal water craft in marine protected areas around Northern Ireland
REACH compliance inspections in the metal surface treatment industry
Visits to focus on compliance within the supply chain and on measures needed to protect the environment and human health
Net zero transatlantic flight fund
Competition to run the first-ever commercial aircraft flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel between the UK and the US
FSA update: Oil substitutions and product labelling
Further update has been made to the FSA guidance on vegetable oil substitutions and product labelling
Cyber Crime Centre phishing alert
Businesses and organisations in Northern Ireland have been advised to watch out for suspicious emails
Apply to the UK Space Agency for NavISP funding
Funding for space-enabled and space-supported navigation products, services and applications
Coronavirus: Workplace safety guidelines
Workplace guidelines and measures to help prevent the transmission of coronavirus
F gas legislation review
European Union review and feedback period of fluorinated greenhouse gas policy and legislation
New employment document toolkit
New employer toolkit from the Labour Relations Agency to help Northern Ireland businesses navigate employment rules and regulations
Call for information on climate adaptation projects
Has your business implemented a climate adaptation project since 2019? Share your experiences and learning
Green Finance Strategy update call for evidence
A call for evidence to support the development of an update to the United Kingdom's Green Finance Strategy