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The Software For All initiative is designed to simplify the process of finding and recruiting software apprentices.

The UK Intellectual Property Office will increase fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.

The application window for new duty suspensions is now open.

Attend free Regional Business Advice Clinics for support on growth, market expansion, and more.

Food and drink businesses across Northern Ireland are invited to enter the annual awards which recognise excellence, innovation and growth across the sector.

Register your interest in joining the Department for Business and Trade's trade mission to one of the world's largest festivals of innovation and creativity.

Charities invited to apply for the new cancer support funding.

Mentoring and networking opportunities for female-led and female-managed businesses in high-growth sectors.

Food businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the busy Christmas period with support from the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland.

Apply for funding to help create positive change.

This consultation sets out details on how the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will work and seeks views on its design & implementation.

Join an online information session to learn about the opportunities the Fleadh 2026 will bring to Belfast.

A summary of how the Budget 2025 affects Northern Ireland businesses.

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are increasing from 1 April 2026.

Innovate UK is inviting UK-based agritech businesses to join a Global Incubator Programme with leading agritech hubs in Canada.

Businesses can now apply for the William J Clinton Leadership Institute’s schedule of leadership programmes.

Help assess insurance challenges for cross-border businesses by completing a short, anonymous survey.

Free mentoring and practical cyber support are available to small and medium-sized businesses in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

This campaign is designed to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched an early market engagement call for teams developing autonomous lab capabilities in the UK.

Get ready for the ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic.

Applications are open for women's entrepreneurship programme at Queen's University, offering workshops, mentoring, and a £15,000 prize fund.