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Farming Futures Environmental Resilience
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is investing up to £12.5 million in innovation projects through the Farming Innovation Programme, which is a partnership with UKRI’s Transforming Food Production Challenge and delivered by Innovate UK.
Read MoreTelestack Parent to Invest £4.8M to Expand Manufacturing at Omagh Site
Astec’s investment will see the material handling company’s plant add a further 22,000 square feet of floor space
Read MorePlace10X – A Sub-Regional Economic Approach – Call For Evidence
The Department for the Economy (DfE) through its 10X economic vision plans to create a pathway to transform the Northern Ireland economy innovatively, inclusively, and sustainably at a regional level. This is a long-term plan where NI will become one of the top-performing small, advanced economies in the world.
Read MoreAmbition to Grow, Invest NI’s Exciting New Regionally Focused Competition Aimed at Innovative
Support will be provided on a competitive basis with the top scoring applicants being offered funding up to a maximum of £45,000 broken down as follows:
Read MoreInnovation Loans Future Economy Competition – Round 9
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Loans are for highly innovative late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There should be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact.
Read MoreRespectful Conversations | Employer Guidance and Podcast
The LRA in its pursuit of improving employment relations in Northern Ireland has published a new guide for employers to help encourage respectful conversations at work.
Read MoreLatest HMRC Tax Webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.
Read MoreInnovation Vouchers: April 2023 Call
Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of universities, colleges or Institutes of Technology in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Read MoreNorthern Ireland Food & Drink Conference 2023
On Wednesday 25 April 2023 the Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association (NIFDA) will be hosting the inaugural Northern Ireland Food and Drink conference. Held in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, the Food Standards Agency and Invest Northern Ireland, the conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast.
Read MoreWebinar: Data Protection and Marketing for Small Businesses
The ICO’s experts will share tips and advice to help small businesses handle people’s information confidently, and unlock the value of the personal information they hold. The webinar will also offer an opportunity for people to get involved and bring along questions.
Read MoreNew Statutory Payment Rates For 2023-24
From Sunday 2 April 2023, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Statutory Bereavement Pay all increase from £156.66 to £172.48 per week.
Read MoreBusiness Rates: New Valuation List Published
Land & Property Services (LPS) has announced the publication of the new valuation list for non-domestic properties, which will come into effect on 1 April 2023. The valuation list will be used to calculate business rate bills that will be issued from the start of April 2023.
Read MoreHow Does The Budget Affect Northern Ireland Businesses?
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Budget statement on Wednesday 15 March 2023. We have summarised the key points from the Spring Budget and specific issues affecting Northern Ireland businesses.
Read MoreThe King’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise has been renamed following the Accession of King Charles III. The Awards will become The King’s Award for Enterprise.
Read MoreBack in Business Rate Support – Apply By 31 March 2023
Applications for the Back in Business scheme, which offers local businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years, will close on 31 March 2023.
Read MoreNew VAT Penalties and Interest Payments
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding VAT-registered businesses to file their returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties being applied.
Read MoreCelebrating Women Innovators on International Women’s Day
Join Innovate UK on 8 March 2023 to celebrate the legacy of their Women in Innovation Programme
Read MoreLatest HMRC Tax Webinars
Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last around an hour.
Read MoreMinimum Wage Rates Increase From 1 April 2023
Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. The new minimum wage rates apply to eligible workers in Northern Ireland from 1 April 2023.
Read MoreApprenticeship Employer Event
You will find out how local employers have developed skills relevant to their business through Degree Apprenticeships and how apprenticeships help to drive productivity and boost business performance. You will also have the opportunity to find out about the range of apprenticeship programmes available.
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