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New UK cyber laws to boost digital tech security
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of digital tech products will have to comply with the new security requirements
Border Controls – ROI & NI goods movements to Great Britain
Border arrangements which currently apply to goods moving from the island of Ireland (ROI and NI) to GB extended
Strategise for Success - new support programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
Get free expert advice and support on how to implement a strong business strategy
FSA launches new Food fraud resilience tool
Food businesses can use a new online tool to assess their vulnerability to food crime
Southern Regional Data Innovation Hub
Support and funding for innovation projects in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough
Business directory for social enterprises
Get your social enterprise listed in the new Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Database
Prepare for new bans on F-gases
Details of 2022 bans on certain types of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in refrigeration equipment
Sustainable Smart Factory competition
Up to £20m for digital innovation projects to improve the resource efficiency and energy efficiency of manufacturing processes in factories
Increase to NI Carrier Bag Levy announced
The Carrier Bag Levy charge in Northern Ireland will increase from 5 pence to 25 pence from 1 April 2022
New DAERA Grants and Funding Hub
Find grants and funding supporting local farming, fisheries, rural business, communities and environmental NGOs with a new tool from DAERA
EUREKA GlobalStars Taiwan: digital industrial collaborations
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £865,000 to fund collaborative research and development projects focused on industrial research
Online workshop: Emerging digital tools and technologies for small businesses
Explore a range of digital tools that can help every business deliver a bigger impact, more sales and better customer service
Kick Start 2 programme for Fermanagh and Omagh
Support package of mentoring and workshops for early-stage micro-businesses
Consultation on revising building control fees
Proposals to uplift the building control fees as an interim measure, alongside a wholesale review, are open for public comment
Get ready for the Plastic Packaging Tax
Free webinars to help your business prepare for the upcoming Plastic Packaging Tax
The Power of PR programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This free programme aims to help small businesses effectively promote their business on a tight budget
Funding for DSbD software ecosystem development
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £8 million for projects to work on the development of the Digital Security by Design software ecosystem
Farmers urged to take care when mixing slurry
Follow the slurry mixing code to reduce the health and safety risks
Employers urged to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders amongst staff
Back Care Awareness Week runs from 4-8 October and employers are encouraged to back up good practice to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
New Export Support Service launched
New government helpline and online service to help businesses export to Europe