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Green Finance Strategy update call for evidence
A call for evidence to support the development of an update to the United Kingdom's Green Finance Strategy
Online Advertising Programme consultation
Views sought on programme to review the regulatory framework of paid-for online advertising to ensure transparency and accountability
Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility
New £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles
Faraday Battery Challenge Round 5
Funding for projects to deliver breakthrough advances in sustainable propulsion battery technologies for electric vehicles
Harassment and bullying at work - new employer guidance
New guidance from the Equality Commission and Labour Relations Agency will help employers create and sustain inclusive workplaces
Energy Catalyst Round 9
Apply for a share of up to £20m to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific region
Future Nuclear Enabling Fund
Register your interest in bidding for this funding to help mature potential nuclear projects ahead of future government selection processes
Children's code: new resources to aid compliance
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has published new tools and guidance to help businesses comply with the Children's code
Extension of Consultation: Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol
Have your say on the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol into Northern Ireland
New public procurement policy for Northern Ireland – social value scoring
Social value to be scored in Northern Ireland government contracts from June 2022
Views sought on proposal of an online sales tax
Consultation to explore the introduction of an online sales tax to help rebalance taxation in the retail sector between online and in-store sales
Innovation programme for Ballymena based businesses
4i Innovation Programme opens to applications in May to help Ballymena businesses become more agile and innovate
Voice For Locals initiative
A small business programme personalised for local businesses to help them recover, rebuild and rebound from post-COVID challenges
Automotive Transformation Fund Scale up Readiness Validation
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £15 million to validate readiness for scale up of net zero technologies and processes
Safety inspection programme for engineering businesses
HSENI Inspectors will be visiting engineering businesses across NI to ensure that proper controls are in place to manage health and safety
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2022
Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50 per cent up to the value of £4,999 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable
Rate bills to issue from 21 April 2022
Rate bills for 2022-23 will begin to be sent out to businesses from 21 April 2022
JobApplyNI free service for employers
If you are looking to recruit new staff, you can sign up to the JobApplyNI website to post your vacancies online
Green Innovation Challenge Fund pilot launched
Businesses can apply for project funding to solve challenges of moving to a net zero energy system while delivering growth and jobs for NI
Canada & UK Net Zero Value Chains - Transportation
Apply to collaborate on joint R&D projects that enable the transition to net zero for the automotive, rail, or maritime sectors
Making Tax Digital is mandatory for all VAT registered businesses
Making Tax Digital for VAT is mandatory for all VAT registered businesses from 1 April 2022
Be the Business free mentoring support
Businesses with at least one employee can access mentoring and online support to help improve their performance