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NCSC's email security check service
Use this free online tool to protect your business against email spoofing and hijacking
Causeway Coast and Glens Small Settlements Restore and Reactivate Grant Programme
This programme will support capital works on derelict or vacant commercial properties
Consultation on intertidal hand gathering of shellfish
Views sought on management measures to protect intertidal shellfish from unsustainable exploitation and to protect habitats and species
REACH compliance inspections in the metal surface treatment industry
Visits to focus on compliance within the supply chain and on measures needed to protect the environment and human health
Net zero transatlantic flight fund
Competition to run the first-ever commercial aircraft flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel between the UK and the US
Coronavirus: Workplace safety guidelines
Workplace guidelines and measures to help prevent the transmission of coronavirus
F gas legislation review
European Union review and feedback period of fluorinated greenhouse gas policy and legislation
New employment document toolkit
New employer toolkit from the Labour Relations Agency to help Northern Ireland businesses navigate employment rules and regulations
Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility
New £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles
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
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
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
Voice For Locals initiative
A small business programme personalised for local businesses to help them recover, rebuild and rebound from post-COVID challenges
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
Town centre property revamp scheme for Mid and East Antrim businesses
Mid and East Antrim’s Town Centre Property revamp scheme has reopened