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Consultation: A Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland
Views sought on the Department for the Economy's proposals to transform in NI's skills system to help deliver a ten times better economy
Have your say on potential dumping of aluminium extrusions
Trade Remedies Authority launches investigation into potential dumping of aluminium extrusions
Marine Litter Capital Grants
Funding is available for community groups, businesses and statutory bodies to purchase equipment for projects to reduce marine litter
VocTech Challenge Grant Fund 2021
£150,000 is available to tech projects that address the digital divide by improving learner confidence
Pocket Guide to a Cyber Secure Business
The NI Cyber Security Centre has launched a new guide for small and medium sized businesses to help them safeguard their businesses against cyber threats
Changes to Northern Ireland alcohol licensing law
Northern Ireland liquor licensing laws to be modernised
Have your say on the new EU VAT One Stop Shop
Participate in user research and take part in beta testing
Firms must commit to net zero to win major UK government contracts
New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 before they can bid for major UK central government contracts
Brand building programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This programme will help SMEs in Newry, Mourne and Down to enhance their business branding or create a new brand image
Halogen light bulbs to be banned from September 2021
Sale of halogen light bulbs ending with fluorescent light bulbs to follow, cutting emissions and saving consumers on their energy bills
Reval 2023 - business rates revaluation
Revaluation of all non-domestic properties in Northern Ireland will result in a new Valuation List to be used to calculate business rates from April 2023
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Competition
£20 million in grant funding for innovative projects to reduce the cost of deploying carbon capture, usage and storage technology
New step by step guides on UKCA and UKNI marking
Find out what you need to know and what you need to do to make sure that you have the right certification in place for your product
Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition
Proposed £60 million competition aims to catalyse innovation to develop world leading hydrogen technologies for a future hydrogen economy
Funding to help SMEs innovate in aerospace
NATEP programme offers an opportunity for aerospace innovators to apply for R&D funding and mentoring in Autumn 2021 and Spring 2022
New guidance on High-Risk Foods Not of Animal Origin
New guidance for traders exporting High-Risk Foods Not of Animal Origin to the EU or moving them to Northern Ireland
Business rates bills to issue in May 2021
Rate bills for 2021-22 will begin issuing the week beginning 24 May 2021
BelTech returns to explore Next Gen Connectivity
The eight annual BelTech conference will take place virtually on 10 and 11 June 2021
New Early Warning service to help defend against cyber attacks
The National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new online service which alerts organisations to potential cyber attacks affecting their networks
Hydrogen Transport Hub demonstration competition
Apply for a share of £2.5 million to demonstrate how green hydrogen can be used to power transport solutions for end users
Dedicated business website for Mid and East Antrim
The website includes information on investment opportunities, and details of wider economic initiatives
SBRI: Simulation Technology for Healthcare Training
Up to £400,000 funding for innovations that could deliver 'future fit' training for medical procedures, taking advantage of new technologies