10/07/2026
Need support with your application? Your local council can provide advice and signposting.
Remember: Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/27 provides 50% capital assistance (up to £7,500) — applicants will need to fund the remaining 50%.
Closing date: 12 noon on 30 July 2026.
🔗https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rural-business-development-grant-scheme-rbdgs-20262027
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02/06/2026
💯 agree with this !
The hospitality sector has come together to launch - a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.
Spearheaded by chef and publican Tom Kerridge, we're working alongside trade bodies across the sector, such as British Beer & Pub Association, the Bll, and Hospitality Ulster, hospitality communities like CODE Hospitality, and you, businesses across hospitality, to say 10% VAT is fair for hospitality.
Our sector pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support venues, our customers, our high streets and our local communities.
This campaign is for everyone: businesses, customers, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters, bar staff, hotel teams, farmers, brewers, suppliers and producers.
Like, sign the petition and share this post
- we need your support to reach a million signatures.
Click the link in our bio to sign the petition https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASLZ-BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVQS1Agvamu8OVpmYcrcEnCfFUhXX47PoHYqMWAOmA-gcStzJw6SbiHnQYso_aem_Fv9lVN1CqbHyW4d6RVcgSg
25/02/2026
We are looking for an additional person to join the team here to assist with VAT returns and general accounts prep. Experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training can be given to the right person. Part time and flexible hours available. If interested please email your cv to [email protected] along with days/hours available. Closing date 12th March
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