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Consultation on price transparency guidance

Views sought on the draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions.

New crypto reporting rules from January 2026

From January 2026, people who own cryptocurrency must provide their details to service providers to ensure they are paying the correct tax.

Webinar: Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs

Innovate UK is hosting a free webinar on 15 July 2025 to introduce ISO 56001, the new international standard for Innovation Management Systems.

Dormant Assets for All

Funding is available to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations become better prepared for future challenges.

Changes to UK immigration working visa

Employers should be aware that changes to the immigration working visa are set to take effect from Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Spark It ABC for female entrepreneurs

Business support programme for women in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.

£15,000 bursary open to NI craft makers

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award.

WOMEX 2025 delegate bursaries

Arts Council NI is offering up to four bursary awards for NI music professionals looking to attend WOMEX - World Music Expo 2025 in Finland.

New leadership programme for local manufacturing sector

Join online information sessions on 3 July and 13 August 2025 to find out more about MEGA's new leadership programme.

£250,000 fund to unlock environmental and economic opportunities for layer manure

This scheme aims to support the development of innovative, scalable solutions to manage nutrients from poultry layer manure.

Disability law e-learning course

Anytime online learning course will help those in the advice sector develop skills, knowledge, and understanding on the topic of disability.

Have your say: Data protection guidance for smart product makers

The ICO is consulting on new guidance to help smart product manufacturers get data protection right.

Future Leaders Fellowships round 10: Business and non-academic

Apply for a share of up to £110 million for research and innovation projects and career support.

UK businesses to benefit from new data protection laws

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 became law in the UK on 19 June 2025, introducing important updates to UK data protection law.

Event to show how diversity and inclusion can drive business growth

Diversity Mark's Annual Summit will showcase how diversity and inclusion can help businesses achieve sustainable growth.

Living Over The Shops Programme

Grant to renovate a vacant or underutilised upper floor space within commercial areas for conversion to residential use.

Side hustlers urged to prepare their tax returns

If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income such as selling online, you may need to register for Self Assessment.

New Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation

UK government launches Cyber Growth Action Plan 2025 with £16 million to boost cyber sector growth, innovation, and jobs.

European Prize for Women Innovators 2026

Now open for applications, offering support for women entrepreneurs behind Europe's ground-breaking innovations.

Support for food businesses developing cell-cultivated products

New FSA and FSS pilot helps UK businesses get approval for safe, innovative 'lab-grown meat' foods.

Funding boost for creative industries

The UK government has announced a £380 million funding package to support creative businesses, drive innovation, and create jobs across the country.

Funding for urban mobility projects across Europe

EIT Urban Mobility has opened a new funding call for ambitious, innovative projects that solve real problems in city transport.