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  • Survey gives businesses their say on tax system issues

    The survey provides crucial insight into the big issues faced by small businesses including tax agents in the tax system.

  • Go Succeed business events

    Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

  • Latest HMRC tax webinars

    Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

Consultation on R&D tax reliefs draft guidance

HMRC has published draft guidance ahead of the implementation of reforms to the Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs on 1 April 2023.

Business advised to plan around expected Royal Mail strike action

Businesses that use Royal Mail's services are urged to plan ahead as strike action is expected to take place this winter.

Funding for automation and robotics in farming

Apply for a share of £12.5 million for developing innovative solutions for robotics and automation in agriculture and horticulture production.

More time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

The mandatory use of software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is being phased in from April 2026.

Support for space exploration community development

The UK Space Agency is offering small scale funding for activities that will benefit the wider UK space exploration community.

Funding for innovation for improved nutrition

Up to £20 million is available over three strands of the 'Better Food for All' competition.

UK Space Agency Climate Services call for ideas

Small grants to help the UK develop business-viable ideas that use space data in a climate-related application.

Consultation on improving boiler standards and efficiency

Views sought on proposals for domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.

Accelerating trustworthy AI competition: Phase 1

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million in grant funding to form consortia to deliver feasibility studies.

Project Gigabit open market review

Information sought from broadband suppliers about the existing network in Northern Ireland, to help target future subsidy support.

Spring Co-operative Marketing Fund for tourism businesses

Funding support to help with the marketing of tourism businesses.

Avoid mistakes and oversights to pay the correct minimum wage rate

Employers should be aware of potential pitfalls when it comes to paying staff the correct National Minimum Wage rate.

Plant protection products registration deadline approaching

Businesses involved in supplying pesticides for home garden use or using pesticides professionally must register by 31 December 2022

Consultation: Have your say on current trading arrangement with South Korea

Call for input into current trading arrangement with South Korea.

Got an innovative idea involving biometrics and personal data?

The ICO is looking for participants working on projects involving biometrics to join their Regulatory Sandbox.

New Children's code design tests available

The Information Commissioner's Office has created new design tests to help designers check if their products or services comply with the Children's code.

Dragons' Den competition with BelTech

The search is on for novel and innovative business ideas from Northern Ireland.

Nominations open for Digital DNA Awards 2023

Submit your entry and celebrate the success of the best Northern Ireland tech and digital talent.

New planning portal goes live

A new online planning portal is now operational from Monday 5 December 2022.

Marine and Fisheries Support Strategy 2023 - 2028 consultation

Views sought on the Outline Strategy for Future Marine and Fisheries Support over the coming years

2023 ban on foams which contain certain F gas

Prepare for a ban on foams which contain F gas hydrofluorocarbons with a Global Warming Potential of 150 or over

Mentor Growth Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses

Local businesses can access essential business knowledge, expertise and impartial advice.