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Latest News - March 2024

New statutory payment rates for 2024-25

New rates for statutory payments in force from April 2024.

Apply for the 2024 Geovation Awards

Showcase the geospatial impact of your innovations and projects and gain global recognition for your impactful work.

Consultation: Corporate Performance Improvement Objectives for Mid Ulster

Views are sought on the proposed objectives for 2024-25.

Grants for youth action on climate change

Grants of up to £40,000 for eligible organisations working with children and young people in Northern Ireland.

Consultation: introducing a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism

Views sought on proposals for the design and administration of the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism from 1 January 2027.

Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative 2024

New funding initiative to support bioeconomy piloting and demonstration actions across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

New guidance to help eliminate workplace sexual harassment

New guidance to help employers, employees, and their representatives eradicate sexual harassment from the workplace.

2024 North West Business Awards

Entries are now open for the North West Business Awards - submit yours by Friday 19 April 2024.

Climate change adaptation call for evidence

Information sought on planned or ongoing projects during 2024-2029 that will address the impacts of climate change in NI.

Rail trade mission to Portugal

UK railway suppliers are invited to apply to join a rail trade mission to Portugal.

Funding opportunity for NI female founders

In a bid to empower women-led start-ups, Women in Business and Techstart Ventures have launched the 2024 Female Founders grant competition.