Latest News - December 2025

Women in Cyber is hosting its third national cyber security conference on 23 March 2026 at ICC Wales.

Sign up to host Open Doors events in March 2026 and showcase construction careers to future talent.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters.

Have your say on the CMA’s civil engineering market study.

Growers in Northern Ireland are invited to register their interest in the new Horticulture Pilot Scheme, a programme designed to help improve the production horticulture sector.

Funding and support are available for SMEs at seed or Series A stage with innovative projects in key sectors.

Creative Communities Fund aims to build connections through culture and creativity across the island.

Belfast City Council is inviting applications for its citywide Vacant to Vibrant scheme.

Online event will highlight the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway and the support available to help employers address key skills gaps.

UK railway suppliers, including those in Northern Ireland, can apply for a trade mission to Spain from 3 to 5 March 2026.

The European Commission has agreed a new €14 billion Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026 to 2027, with fresh funding calls that may interest innovative businesses.

ICS2 will become mandatory from 31 December for all those moving goods from GB to NI.

Self Assessment customers unable to pay their tax bill in full can plan ahead and spread the cost by using HMRC's Time to Pay arrangement.

Funded film and TV training, professional mentoring and recognised qualifications for people aged 18 and over across Northern Ireland.

Techstart Ventures and Women in Business are offering grants of up to £35,000 to female entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland with innovative business ideas.

This funding aims to help change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of violence against women and girls. 

The competition will award up to 60 women innovators, each receiving up to £75,000 in grant funding and 12 months of tailored business support.

Cyber Essentials will be updated from 27 April 2026 with new rules to strengthen cyber security for businesses.

From Thursday 4 December 2025, anyone needing to report cyber crime or fraud should use the new Report Fraud service.

Employers from Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon are encouraged to get involved in the employer experience days for Digital Horizon Academy.

The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with Food Standards Scotland, has published the UK's first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products.

Guidance for employers who need to pay their employees earlier than usual in December on reporting Real Time Information to HMRC.