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Reform of The R&D Tax Relief System
The reforms, announced in the Autumn Statement 2023, seek to combine the Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and the R&D small and medium enterprise (SME) relief into a singular scheme.
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If You Make or Import Batteries or Products Incorporating Them – DAERA Needs To Hear From You
Businesses which manufacture, import or sell batteries, either on their own, or incorporated in products, are being invited to take part in the survey which runs until 5 December 2023.
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Call For Evidence on The Visual Effects Industry
HM Treasury has issued a public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK’s visual effects industry
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Autumn Statement 2023
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November 2023. We have summarised the key points from the Autumn Budget and specific issues affecting Northern Ireland businesses.
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Sustainable Tourism Networks in Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a new programme Building Towards Sustainable Tourism Networks and is now seeking expressions of interest from businesses operating in the tourism sector across the district to participate.
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Attitude to Investment Survey Closing Date Extended
There is still time for farmers and growers to help identify investment needs on farms as the Attitude to Investment survey’s closing date has been extended to Wednesday 29th November.
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Support If You Employ Someone With a Disability
Employers who actively seek applications from people with disabilities have a much wider choice of potential employees, with a good range of skills and positive attitudes towards work.
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Batteries Market Survey
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is asking for help from Northern Ireland businesses that sell batteries, either on their own or in a product, to complete a survey. The results will help DAERA to work out any implications for these businesses from the new EU Batteries Regulation (2023/1542).
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Fermanagh and Omagh Enterprise Week 2023
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a programme of free events for Global Enterprise Week 2023 which takes place from Monday 13 November to Sunday 19 November 2023.
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7 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
Stand out from the crowd and make an authentic connection with your target audience by crafting a distinctive voice and style for your brand. Before competing with other businesses on social media, consider the following seven questions to craft a brand voice that sells.
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Have Your Say on The Draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland
The strategy will help achieve the 10x Economic Vision to promote the region globally, make visitors feel welcome and improve citizens’ lives.
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DAERA Announces Further Extension of The Protein Crop Scheme
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Northern Ireland pilot Protein Crop Scheme will be extended to the end of 2026.
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Latest HMRC Tax Webinars
Listed are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last around an hour.
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Why Are Fewer Women Using AI Than Men?
Popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT now has more than 180 million users, but jeweller Harriet Kelsall says it isn’t for her.
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Northern Ireland Launchpad: Life and Health Sciences
Innovate UK is to invest up to £2 million for business-led projects in the life and health sciences innovation cluster in Northern Ireland. Businesses can seek funding for innovation projects on a wide range of life and health sciences topics.
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Northern Irish Farmers to Have A Say on Government Funding
An online survey will run on the DAERA website from 27 October until 17 November for farmers to give their views, with the anonymous results feeding in to the new Farm Support and Development programme.
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Grow It All-Island Programme
Aimed at helping participants elevate their growth plans, the programme will support 30 businesses – 15 from Northern Ireland and 15 from the Republic of Ireland.
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Amazon Becomes Number Three Ad Platform for UK e-Commerce Businesses, Moving Ahead of TikTok
Meta remains the dominant platform, securing 60.3% of total ad share in Q3. However, Google made the biggest long-term gains, increasing its ad share by 7.4% year on year, to 26.6% in total for Q3.
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File Your Self Assessment Tax Return and Pay Your Tax Bill By 31 January 2024
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that the countdown to complete their tax return has begun.
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Tyrone Businesses Bring Home the Prizes at NI Social Media Awards
Three businesses and three individuals from Co Tyrone have been recognised at the 2023 Northern Ireland Social Media Awards in partnership with the Corner Bakery.
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