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Find out if you are due a tax refund for work expenses
Employers should make their staff aware that they may be eligible to claim tax refunds for work-related expenses.
Learn how to manage and approach mental health in the workplace
Webinars to provide employers with advice and support on dealing with stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace.
Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme
Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.
Belfast Business Idea Award 2023
This competition is designed to unearth, recognise and help fast track the best business ideas in Belfast.
New digital patents service: one year to go
The new service, launching in spring 2024, will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed.
Event: Exporting Made Easy
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.
Apply to the Rural Engagement Arts Programme
Apply to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme
DfC invites expressions of interest from organisations with the appropriate skills to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
SBRI: Reducing pollution from domestic burning or agricultural practices
Apply for a share of £2 million to develop products or services that reduce pollution caused by domestic burning or agricultural practices.
APC - Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 2
Up to £10m for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.
Non-Domestic Smarter Tariff Comparisons Innovation Programme
Supporting innovation to determine the feasibility, development and demonstration of smarter tariff prototype tools.
AgriTech Bridge programme
Support programme for established food businesses that want to introduce new technologies to transform and accelerate innovation
ICO and NCSC outline six reasons to report a cyber attack
Agencies warn of the impact of unreported incidents, and dispel common myths that can discourage organisations from reporting attacks.
Innovate UK KTP Awards 2023
Entries open for the annual celebration of the most positive impacts of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Rail trade mission to Spain: 13 – 15 June 2023
UK railway suppliers are invited to apply to join a rail trade mission to Spain.
Healthy Working Lives Conference 2023
Promoting wellbeing in the workplace with a human-centred approach.
UK - Taiwan collaborative R&D call
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Taiwan.
National quality assurance scheme for wild venison launches
The scheme aims to improve traceability of wild venison, increase buyer confidence and support woodland management.
New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses
Food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency in one, easy to access, online hub on food.gov.uk.
Respectful conversations | Employer guidance and podcast
The Labour Relations Agency has produced new guidance and an accompanying podcast to encourage respectful conversations in the workplace.
Review your online sales promotions to ensure they are compliant
Advice for businesses on reviewing their online sales practices to ensure consumers are not misled or pressured into a sale.