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Increase to NI Carrier Bag Levy announced
The Carrier Bag Levy charge in Northern Ireland will increase from 5 pence to 25 pence from 1 April 2022
New DAERA Grants and Funding Hub
Find grants and funding supporting local farming, fisheries, rural business, communities and environmental NGOs with a new tool from DAERA
EUREKA GlobalStars Taiwan: digital industrial collaborations
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £865,000 to fund collaborative research and development projects focused on industrial research
Online workshop: Emerging digital tools and technologies for small businesses
Explore a range of digital tools that can help every business deliver a bigger impact, more sales and better customer service
Kick Start 2 programme for Fermanagh and Omagh
Support package of mentoring and workshops for early-stage micro-businesses
Consultation on revising building control fees
Proposals to uplift the building control fees as an interim measure, alongside a wholesale review, are open for public comment
Get ready for the Plastic Packaging Tax
Free webinars to help your business prepare for the upcoming Plastic Packaging Tax
The Power of PR programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This free programme aims to help small businesses effectively promote their business on a tight budget
Funding for DSbD software ecosystem development
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £8 million for projects to work on the development of the Digital Security by Design software ecosystem
Farmers urged to take care when mixing slurry
Follow the slurry mixing code to reduce the health and safety risks
Employers urged to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders amongst staff
Back Care Awareness Week runs from 4-8 October and employers are encouraged to back up good practice to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
New Export Support Service launched
New government helpline and online service to help businesses export to Europe
Healthy ageing challenge: designed for ageing
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £14.4 million for service-led innovations to support healthy ageing
Launch of support attestation reimbursements
Receive financial support for some of the direct costs paid to vets or FCCOs for checking and issuing the Support Attestation
Changes to alcohol licensing come into effect
Licensed premises in Northern Ireland can apply for later opening hours
Allergen labelling changes come into effect
Guidance for food businesses regarding rule changes for prepacked food for direct sale
Automotive technologies and growing capability competition
The Advanced Propulsion Centre is investing up to £25 million in developing automotive technologies
Future flight challenge phase 3
Competition aims to fund projects that will position the UK as a leader in the third revolution of aviation
Pump priming grants for Horizon Europe proposals
Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to help UK businesses collaborate with partners in other countries to develop bids for Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe
Mental Health Support Fund
Charities and groups are invited to submit project proposals for improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the population
Business and academia prosperity partnership: fifth round
Apply for funding to support an established research partnership between business and academic institutions
Road Safety (Safe Travel) Grant Scheme
Individuals and groups from the voluntary and community sector can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects to improve road safety