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  • Latest UK Export Academy webinars

    Upcoming webinars from UK Export Academy to help businesses boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets.

  • 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.

Digital Standards Training from BSI

As part of BridgeAI, BSI is offering free training on global standards for SMEs looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence.

BridgeAI webinars on AI adoption for UK businesses

Join Innovate UK's free webinars to tackle data challenges and find AI solutions tailored to your business needs.

BridgeAI Innovation Exchange (iX) webinar

Businesses facing productivity challenges are invited to the BridgeAI Innovation Exchange (iX) webinar on 20 January 2025.

Product Builder Programme

Join the Product Builder Programme which aims to helps entrepreneurs develop digital products.

Call for women entrepreneurs to share their insights

Take part in a new study to help improve 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ for women-led businesses across the island of Ireland.

Pitch and connect ahead of Clean Aviation's funding call

Join Clean Aviation's pitching event on 13 February 2025 to explore €380 million funding opportunities for decarbonising aviation.

Spread the cost of your Self Assessment tax bill

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.

Construction heritage skills training

Learn more about working with older buildings and materials to enhance your construction skills in 2025.

Glasgow Connected Airport Living Lab opportunities

Two opportunities to develop and demonstrate your innovative solutions in a real-world airport environment.

New biotech funding from the EIC

European Innovation Council offers funding for biotech innovations, with calls for Accelerator and Pathfinder challenges.

New guidance on ransomware-resistant backups

NCSC outlines principles to protect backup data from ransomware, ensuring recovery for on-premises and cloud backups.

Christmas parcel and postage advice

Guidance to help ensure your mail and parcels reach their destination safely and on time, with tips from the Consumer Council.

New self-employment programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh

This programme provides a £500 bursary, workshops and one-to-one mentoring for those who have a business idea they would like to progress.

New Fair Payment Code launched to help small businesses

The new Fair Payment Code promotes timely payments for UK businesses with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.

InnoNext call to connect businesses with innovation talents

The European Innovation Council is inviting businesses, particularly startups and SMEs, to join the newly launched InnoNext programme. 

New employer guidance on 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµing autistic people

New Equality Commission guidance will help employers recognise and embrace the benefits that autistic people bring to the workplace.

Free cyber security toolkit for small businesses

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new 'My Cyber Toolkit' to help businesses protect themselves from cyber threats.

Collaborative R&D grants for creative industry innovation

Innovate UK is offering £2 million in grants to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ innovative projects in the creative industries.

Help shape the future of research and innovation in NI

Take the survey to help improve research and innovation in Northern Ireland and shape its future growth.

Commercial sport or pleasure small vessels consultation

Views sought on proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.

New Product Safety Rules for Northern Ireland from 13 December 2024

Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland.

New online tool to help small businesses with tax

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new interactive tool to help sole traders better understand their tax responsibilities.