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'Ask for Angela': Helping the hospitality sector safeguard their customers

'Ask for Angela' is an initiative from the PSNI to enable people who feel vulnerable or threatened in a hospitality setting to discreetly ask for help.

Additional bank holiday for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

An additional bank holiday has been proclaimed on Monday 8 May 2023 to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Enabling Technologies Programme: Call 2

The UK Space Agency has opened a further round of funding for innovative technology research and development in the UK space sector.

Biodiverse Landscapes Fund open for applications

Fund aims to reduce poverty, protect and restore biodiversity and lessen climate change impacts in six environmentally critical landscapes 

Safety of older tyres on heavy vehicles consultation

Consultation on the ban of tyres 10 years or older on heavy goods vehicles, buses, coaches and minibuses

Innovation in railway construction competition

Funding for feasibility studies with projects to propose, deliver and demonstrate innovation in railway construction

Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility supply chain competition

Up to £16 million available for projects to develop technologies and capabilities in the CAM supply chain

Consultation on a WEEE compliance fee for 2022

Views sought on if a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment compliance fee for 2022 should be set, and how this should be managed

Take heights seriously safety campaign

Awareness campaign on the risk of falls from height in construction, to help prevent fatalities and major injuries

Consultation: Miscarriage Leave and Pay proposals

Views sought in consultation on plans to bring forward dedicated legislation for Miscarriage Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland.

Have your say on FSA's regulated product consultations

Views are sought in relation to applications for authorisation of GM, novel food, flavouring, and additive regulated products.

Rural Social Enterprise Investment Scheme launches

Funding to boost capacity, potential profitability and sustainability of social enterprises and supporting those who live in rural areas.

Consultation: Discounts on charges for meat industry enforcement activity

The FSA is seeking views on changes to the charging for dealing with food business operators' non-compliance with legislation.

Are your staff aware of the £2,000 funding to help with childcare costs?

Tax-Free Childcare offers working parents up to £2,000 in government funding to help with childcare costs.

Fermanagh and Omagh Multimedia Support Programme

Successful applicants will receive professional imagery and a video of their tourism business.

Self Assessment: Be alert to potential scams

HM Revenue & Customs is urging their Self Assessment customers to be vigilant of fraudsters and scams asking for personal information or bank details.

New cyber guidance for retailers

Advice for retailers on choosing the right authentication methods and removing malicious websites.

Take part in the NI Enterprise Barometer 2022

Views sought through an annual survey of Northern Ireland's small, micro and self-employed business owners.

Hydrogen Transport Hub Demonstration Phase 2

Apply for a share of up to £20 million to demonstrate how hydrogen can be used to power transport solutions for end users

Waste premises workplace transport inspection campaign

Campaign this autumn to highlight risks and encourage best practice in transport safety in the waste sector

Employer guidance on helping staff affected by domestic violence and abuse

Safe at Home Safe at Work publication aims to assist employers and trade unions navigate issues associated with domestic violence and abuse.

Consultation on devolution of more fiscal powers

Views sought on recommendations to increase the NI Assembly’s control over taxation.