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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Innovate UK BridgeAI is inviting businesses to contribute their feedback on the 'AI Skills for Business Competency' draft guidance.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.
Increase in maximum taxi fares
New taxi fare rates to apply from 5 December 2023 to address the challenge of taxi availability.
Reform of the R&D tax relief system
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system.
Consultation on new Climate Change Agreements scheme
Views sought on proposals for a new six year Climate Change Agreements scheme.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.
Call for evidence on the visual effects industry
HM Treasury has issued a public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK's visual effects industry.