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Explore the advanced manufacturing sector in Singapore and Asia
Innovate UK is inviting applications to their incubator programme focusing on digital technology for advanced manufacturing.
Extended deadline for French private attestations
All private attestations for exports of shelf-stable composite goods presented at a French Border Control Post to be translated in French.
Reval 2023: New draft valuations for business rates
The draft schedule of values is the list of values that will be used from 1 April 2023 to calculate non-domestic rate bills.
2023 IOP Business Awards are now open
New rules to protect passengers on vessels
Bringing the safety of older passenger ships into line with modern standards to ensure "no compromise on safety".
Haulage and logistics campaign to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
New Year inspection programme launched to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in haulage and logistics sector.
Creativity Unleashed Programme
New business programme designed to support and develop the creative and digital sector of Ards and North Down Borough council.
Freight Innovation Fund
Programme focussed on accelerating the adoption of commercially ready solutions to address challenges in the UK’s freight sector.
Biomedical Catalyst 2023 Round 1: Industry-led R&D
Extended grace period for the movement of veterinary medicines
Northern Ireland set to retain access to essential veterinary medicines from 1 January 2023.
Digital innovation funding to solve transport challenges
Funding opportunity to develop use cases to revolutionise the United Kingdom's transport system using digital twins.
Business advised to plan around expected Royal Mail strike action
Businesses that use Royal Mail's services are urged to plan ahead as strike action is expected to take place this winter.
Funding for automation and robotics in farming
Apply for a share of £12.5 million for developing innovative solutions for robotics and automation in agriculture and horticulture production.
More time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
The mandatory use of software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is being phased in from April 2026.
Support for space exploration community development
The UK Space Agency is offering small scale funding for activities that will benefit the wider UK space exploration community.
Funding for innovation for improved nutrition
Up to £20 million is available over three strands of the 'Better Food for All' competition.
Consultation on improving boiler standards and efficiency
Views sought on proposals for domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.
Accelerating trustworthy AI competition: Phase 1
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million in grant funding to form consortia to deliver feasibility studies.
Spring Co-operative Marketing Fund for tourism businesses
Funding support to help with the marketing of tourism businesses.
Avoid mistakes and oversights to pay the correct minimum wage rate
Employers should be aware of potential pitfalls when it comes to paying staff the correct National Minimum Wage rate.
Plant protection products registration deadline approaching
Businesses involved in supplying pesticides for home garden use or using pesticides professionally must register by 31 December 2022
Consultation: Have your say on current trading arrangement with South Korea
Call for input into current trading arrangement with South Korea.