Latest News - April 2025

Get the knowledge and skills to increase export capability and cross-border sales.

Have your say on government proposals to introduce a new single remote gambling duty.

Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.

UnLtd offer funding to support social entrepreneurs and social ventures in starting and scaling their businesses.

Labour Relations Agency events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues.

A series of events designed to help businesses grow by focusing on key topics, including equity, debt finance, grants, and transitioning to net zero.

Sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026.

Complete the Vaping Products Duty Pre-Registration Data survey to ensure you receive communications on the introduction of the new duty.

An opportunity to provide input into Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) policy development in Northern Ireland.

Are you a social enterprise based on the island of Ireland? Apply for the Impact Programme and receive €20,000 in unrestricted funding.

New toolkit for businesses and industries in Northern Ireland to harness 5G to drive innovation and economic growth.

Training programme to help strengthen the skills of voluntary and community groups involved in planning and delivering events.

Apply for a share of up to £5 million for feasibility studies on improving semiconductor design and manufacture within the UK.

Complete the survey to feed into a new guide listing businesses that offer apprenticeship opportunities in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

An enforcement initiative is taking place which specifically focuses on health surveillance for the manufacturing sector.

This programme provides aspiring female entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to thrive in a competitive business environment.

Innovation investments are capitalising on Northern Ireland’s expertise while growing the local economy.

Applications are now open for the Regional Talent Engines programme.

Back in Business scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop unit.

This programme helps local businesses offer valuable opportunities for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions to enter the workforce.

Learn more about trading with the US including how you can export and import goods following the introduction of new tariffs.