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Red Diesel Replacement competition phase 2
Funding for projects developing low carbon alternatives to red diesel for construction, mining and quarrying.
Self Assessment: Pay your tax bill using the HMRC app
The HMRC app is a quick, free and secure way to make Self Assessment payments.
The Incite initiative
Incite is a new competitive opportunity for creative businesses in Ards and North Down Borough Council.
10X Reasons for Good Employment Relations Conference
Labour Relations Agency conference will explore how good employment relations can fit with the vision for a 10X economy.
Enterprise Dashboard for Northern Ireland businesses
New tool designed to track the health of the Northern Ireland economy on a wide range of economic indicators.
Free innovation assessment is available online
Complete your assessment and get advice and support from Innovate NI to help you commercialise your ideas.
New WIBNI service to support flexible careers
Women in Business NI group has launched a new social enterprise to support women returning to work and the employers looking to hire them.
Department for Transport Small Business Supplier Event in Belfast
Opportunity for local SMEs to hear about the transport procurement landscape across the UK and network with DfT officials.
Landlords sought to work with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The Housing Executive is looking for properties to add to its temporary accommodation portfolio.
Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Programme
Funding for innovation projects that can demonstrate end-to-end industrial fuel switching to hydrogen.
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.
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.
Consultation: Have your say on current trading arrangement with South Korea
Call for input into current trading arrangement with South Korea.