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Harassment and bullying at work - new employer guidance
New guidance from the Equality Commission and Labour Relations Agency will help employers create and sustain inclusive workplaces
Future Nuclear Enabling Fund
Register your interest in bidding for this funding to help mature potential nuclear projects ahead of future government selection processes
Children's code: new resources to aid compliance
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has published new tools and guidance to help businesses comply with the Children's code
New public procurement policy for Northern Ireland – social value scoring
Social value to be scored in Northern Ireland government contracts from June 2022
Views sought on proposal of an online sales tax
Consultation to explore the introduction of an online sales tax to help rebalance taxation in the retail sector between online and in-store sales
Voice For Locals initiative
A small business programme personalised for local businesses to help them recover, rebuild and rebound from post-COVID challenges
Rate bills to issue from 21 April 2022
Rate bills for 2022-23 will begin to be sent out to businesses from 21 April 2022
JobApplyNI free service for employers
If you are looking to recruit new staff, you can sign up to the JobApplyNI website to post your vacancies online
Green Innovation Challenge Fund pilot launched
Businesses can apply for project funding to solve challenges of moving to a net zero energy system while delivering growth and jobs for NI
Canada & UK Net Zero Value Chains - Transportation
Apply to collaborate on joint R&D projects that enable the transition to net zero for the automotive, rail, or maritime sectors
Making Tax Digital is mandatory for all VAT registered businesses
Making Tax Digital for VAT is mandatory for all VAT registered businesses from 1 April 2022
Be the Business free mentoring support
Businesses with at least one employee can access mentoring and online support to help improve their performance
Town centre property revamp scheme for Mid and East Antrim businesses
Mid and East Antrim’s Town Centre Property revamp scheme has reopened
Plastic Packaging Tax comes into force from 1 April 2022
You may need to register Plastic Packaging Tax if you’ve manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of finished plastic packaging components
Net Zero Technology Centre innovation funding
Funding competition targets and funds technologies that will enable the delivery of the UK’s net zero ambitions
Improved energy performance standards in new buildings launched
Guidance aims to help reduce energy bills in new homes and buildings and support a more secure energy system and the renewables sector
Energy Entrepreneurs Fund phase 9
Supporting development of technologies, products and processes for energy efficiency, power generation, heat generation and energy storage
Access to Funding Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
Business support programme aims to provide the skills and knowledge to create effective, well written and successful funding applications
Water, flooding and sustainable drainage consultation
Call for views on proposals for updated water, flooding and drainage legislation to help tackle climate change
New requirements for Changing Places Toilets provision
Building Regulations updated with the aim to increase the number of Changing Places Toilets to help make our public places more accessible
Consumer protection reminder for domestic home heating oil industry
Domestic home heating oil retailers and online brokers reminded of responsibility to honour agreed contracts with consumers
Speak Up For Allergies campaign
Campaign to encourage young people and restaurants to discuss allergies