The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit 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. The scheme will be effective for accounting periods beginning…
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increase from 1 April 2024 Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. The new minimum wage rates apply to eligible workers in Northern Ireland from…
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, through funding from the Public Health Agency (PHA), is currently offering free JAM Card E-Learning sessions to local small businesses, charities and community groups, to help make their services more accessible to people with disabilities. The JAM Card – which stands for ‘Just A Minute’ – was created in 2012…
HM Treasury has issued a public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK’s visual effects industry The government wants to hear from all interested parties, especially: businesses in the film and high-end TV sectors visual effects studios business groups and trade associations accountants and accountancy bodies The call for evidence…
Learn to integrate ethical principles into your AI systems design As part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, the Alan Turing Institute is hosting a series of free virtual courses that will look at relating the concepts of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) principles into the systems design process. The first course is open to applications…
How does the Autumn Statement 2023 affect Northern Ireland businesses? 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. Forecasts Growth forecast 0.6% in 2023 0.7% in 2024 1.4% in 2025 1.9% in 2026…
Are you in search of the perfect workspace in Enniskillen to elevate your business? Look no further than Fermanagh Enterprise! Nestled in the heart of Enniskillen, our workspace solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. Prime Location, Prime Opportunities At Fermanagh Enterprise, location is key. Situated conveniently in Enniskillen, our office…
Views sought from local businesses on the potential implications from the new EU Batteries Regulation. 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…
New support service from local councils in Northern Ireland can help you to start, grow or scale a business. Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils, in partnership with the UK Government through the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), have launched the new NI Business Support Service, Go Succeed. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur…
New support service from local councils in Northern Ireland can help you to start, grow or scale a business. Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils, in partnership with the UK Government through the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), have launched the new NI Business Support Service, Go Succeed. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur…
