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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.
Extended grace period for the movement of veterinary medicines
Northern Ireland set to retain access to essential veterinary medicines from 1 January 2023.
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.
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.
Consultation on improving boiler standards and efficiency
Views sought on proposals for domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.
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.
New planning portal goes live
A new online planning portal is now operational from Monday 5 December 2022.
2023 ban on foams which contain certain F gas
Prepare for a ban on foams which contain F gas hydrofluorocarbons with a Global Warming Potential of 150 or over
Mentor Growth Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses
Local businesses can access essential business knowledge, expertise and impartial advice.
Mid Ulster HGV Training and Employment Academy
Opportunities for employers to fill their logistics gaps.
Agri-food businesses: Sale of defrosted poultry-meat
Information for Agri-food businesses in Northern Ireland on the sale of defrosted poultry-meat
Fully-funded course to help you master customer experience
Improve your customer experience offering by enrolling on the free Professional Certificate in Customer Experience course.
Paid promotions: guidance for social media companies, brands, and influencers
Social media users set to benefit from new hidden advertising protections.
'Ask for Angela': Helping the hospitality sector safeguard their customers
'Ask for Angela' is an initiative from the PSNI to enable people who feel vulnerable or threatened in a hospitality setting to discreetly ask for help.
Additional bank holiday for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
An additional bank holiday has been proclaimed on Monday 8 May 2023 to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Biodiverse Landscapes Fund open for applications
Fund aims to reduce poverty, protect and restore biodiversity and lessen climate change impacts in six environmentally critical landscapes
Innovation in railway construction competition
Funding for feasibility studies with projects to propose, deliver and demonstrate innovation in railway construction