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Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast city centre

Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 to renovate or repurpose a vacant space in Belfast city centre.

Safety Reboot 2024 to focus on collaboration

Construction companies urged to stop work for about 15 minutes to take time to focus on key areas of health and safety.

LRA employer events programme 2023-24

Labour Relations Agency events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues.

Consultation on water and sewerage charges

Views sought on revenue-raising options including the removal of the domestic allowance for non-domestic customers.

Free support for 3D factory simulation projects

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub is offering two weeks of free support to businesses aiming to revolutionise their manufacturing processes and facilities.

New guidance to drive secure innovation in the UK

UK tech startups are being urged to take action to protect their innovations, competitive advantage and reputation.

New service to facilitate subject access requests

The Information Commissioner's Office has introduced a new service to assist both individuals and businesses in the SARs process.

Innovate UK: 50 technologies set to reshape the future

New report identifies emerging technologies that Innovate UK believes will shape the business landscape.

Batteries market survey

Views sought from local businesses on the potential implications from the new EU Batteries Regulation.

Employer Led Upskilling Programme for Ards and North Down

A grant of up to £500 per employee is available for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.

Self Assessment helpline to focus on priority queries

HM Revenue & Customs' Self Assessment helpline will focus on priority queries that can't be answered using their online services in the run-up to the Self Assessment deadline.

Go Succeed: Tourism Support Network for tourism businesses

This programme supports tourism businesses through masterclasses, mentoring, peer networking and a grant application of up to £4,000.

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 2023-24

Businesses can apply for up to £50,000 to trial technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

Consultation: AI Skills for Business Framework guidance

Innovate UK BridgeAI is inviting businesses to contribute their feedback on the 'AI Skills for Business Competency' draft guidance.

UK Export Academy: Business Growth Challenge

Join a free five-week challenge to support you in growing your business overseas.

Get a free Export Health Check for your business

Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability.

UK officially rejoins Horizon Europe

On 4 December 2023, the UK signed an agreement with the European Union finalising association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.

Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme

The UK guarantee scheme will be extended to cover all calls under Work Programme 2023.

File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty

All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.

Funding for digital supply chain innovation

Up to £100,000 is available for tech solution providers to address critical supply chain challenges across textiles, farming, hydrogen, food and automotive sectors.

Research survey to support NI artists and the arts community

All artists and creative professionals currently or recently based in Northern Ireland are invited to have their say.

Support measures announced for businesses impacted by floods

A number of support measures have been announced to help businesses in Northern Ireland impacted by recent flooding.