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  • Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: Enhanced Program Offers Flexibility and Support for Farmers

    Published on 29/06/2023

    The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for 2023 is poised to launch in August, presenting an enhanced and expanded program for farmers nationwide. With the aim of simplifying the application process and granting farmers greater flexibility in selecting eligible actions, the SFI 2023 has garnered significant anticipation.

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  • Google and NCSC Collaborate to Bridge Cybersecurity Skills Gap in SMEs

    Published on 29/06/2023

    Google has introduced a new cyber security training and certification scheme in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to address the shortage of cyber professionals in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. With research revealing that 43% of SMEs struggle to recruit cyber security specialists, Google's programme aims to upskill individuals and fill the thousands of vacant roles in the sector.

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  • What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how does it affect me as an exporter?

    Published on 26/06/2023

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy that holds producers accountable for their products throughout their entire life cycle, including waste collection and recycling. If you export to countries with EPR regulations, you become the "Producer" and must comply with EPR obligations in those markets. This requires obtaining an EPR registration number from the respective Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).

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    Research Opportunity: Pubs as Co-working Spaces in Rural Areas - Survey Participation

    Published on 20/06/2023

    The University of Lincoln's International Business School is conducting research on the potential of pubs as co-working spaces in rural areas, on behalf of NICRE (National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise). The study aims to understand why and how people who work remotely from home sometimes choose community spaces like pubs, cafes, or village halls for their work.

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