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Business rates bills to issue in May 2021
Rate bills for 2021-22 will begin issuing the week beginning 24 May 2021
Hydrogen Transport Hub demonstration competition
Apply for a share of £2.5 million to demonstrate how green hydrogen can be used to power transport solutions for end users
Dedicated business website for Mid and East Antrim
The website includes information on investment opportunities, and details of wider economic initiatives
New rules for exporting or moving composite food products now apply
Changes to rules for exporting or moving composite food products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or the EU
Coastal Flavours Cluster for Newry, Mourne and Down
Expressions of interest sought from artisan food and drink businesses to become members of the Coastal Flavours Cluster
New legislation to protect Northern Ireland workers
New legislation extends protections against detriment in health and safety cases to workers in Northern Ireland
Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging waste consultation
Views sought from across industry and the public on how the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility scheme can be successful
Call for ideas that utilise space technology
The European Space Agency is offering funding and support to businesses from any sector who intend to use space technology to develop new commercial services
Tax relief for working from home
Employers should make staff that are working from home aware of the tax relief available to them for expenses such as heating and lighting
Summer leadership programmes at Queen’s University
Impactful short courses on a range of subjects for business leaders