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The rules for claiming additional tax relief on research and development (R&D) are due to be relaxed at the end of this year. Small and medium sized enterprises carrying out R&D will be able to claim additional tax relief on their R&D activities.

The European Commission is currently reviewing the rules on Working Time and is keen to hear from companies in Yorkshire & Humber about the impact of this legislation on their business.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has launched its 2010 competition for 88 4-year Doctoral Training Grants. The closing date for proposals is 28 July 2010

Following the 'Europe 2020' paper adopted by the European Commission on 3 March 2010, the European Commission is now launching a broad public consultation on the future direction of EU trade policy

The European Commission is making €172 million of funding available in three new calls for proposals to finance European transport infrastructure projects.

The second European SME Week will take place from 25th May to 1st June 2010, to inform entrepreneurs about support available for them at European, national and local level. Enterprise Europe Yorkshire will run free events in Wakefield and York.

An opportunity to submit a film entry for The Healthy Workplaces Film award which has a prize of £8,000 available for this year’s winner.

Are you involved in performing arts, visual arts, cultural heritage, film, television and radio, music, publishing, video games, new media or advertising? The good news is there is a consultation dedicated to these industries, to provide an opportunity for you to comment on improving access to finance, especially for small businesses, and other issues.

Have you encountered the problem of being taxed twice on the same income or profit in different Member States? Or perhaps you know of someone else or a company who has? If so, here is your chance to speak up.

The European Commission has taken the first step towards reviewing EU working time rules.

The Pride of Hull initiative is among the final twelve shortlisted for the European Enterpise Awards 2010.

A €20,000 prize pot is on offer for short film makers as part of the European Commission’s annual SME week.

The EU-Japan Centre is currently inviting applications for 5 day World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training missions in Japan taking place in June and October this year.

Just a few days remain for people to vote in the final stage of the EU organic logo competition.

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight (HRTP).

Are you passionate about film making? And have you ever thought about being your own boss? If the answer is yes to both these questions then you should submit a short film for the 2010 European Entrepreneurship video award .

The 2010 calls for proposals under the EU's Marco Polo programme, which supports freight transport projects, is scheduled to open in February and new conditions mean that applying should be easier than ever before.

Up and coming science and technology businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber are urged to enter a Dragons’ Den-style contest that gives them a chance to scoop a £25,000 prize package.

British Airways is committed to keeping companies moving during these challenging times and are proud to be able to award 100 companies with a Business Opportunity Grant.

The Intelligent Transport Systems and a Services (ITSS) Innovation Platform at the Technology Strategy Board has launched a £10 million competition on ‘Informed Logistics’.

The results of a study between the amount of VAT due to be paid and the amount actually received in 25 Member States, and the evolution of these figures, over a period of 7 years has been published by the European Commission.

The European Commission proposes new rules for better investigation of civil aviation accidents, to strengthen the rights of victims and enhance the safety of air traffic.

The Commission proposes to develop short and longer term competitiveness strategies for enabling key technologies.

Does your business have a great innovation story to tell? You could win £3,000.

The innovation gap between the European Union and its key competitors - the US and Japan - has narrowed, according to a new report from the European Commission.