



Innovation has generally been recognised as essential for value creation, both for individual companies and for the UK economy as a whole. The development of new ideas, processes and technologies and their flow across different sectors is a significant driver of economic growth and productivity. Recently, innovation has also been

Up to £17 million in government funding will create more scholarships for AI and data science conversion courses, helping young people from groups underrepresented in the tech industry including women, minority groups, people with disabilities, and people from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds join the UK’s world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. The

Following the recent Autumn Budget statement there has been speculation that a General election might be called as early as Spring 2024. Normally, in the run up to a General Election there are tax give aways in an attempt to re-elect the incumbent political party. One rumour that has been

A single merged scheme will be introduced from 1 April 2024 as a 20% above the line credit (unless the claimant is categorised as an R&D intensive company). As of 8th August 2023 there have been significant changes to the research and development landscape notably an additional administrative burden and

On 22 November 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament and started making, in his words, the long-term decisions necessary to strengthen the economy and build a brighter future. Fuelled by falling inflation and stabilised public finances, focus is now being applied to reducing debt, cutting tax

Disrupters are the firms that come up with new ideas and challenge the way things are done. In order to become a disrupter in your market, your firm must be prepared to innovate relentlessly, challenge norms and redefine industry standards. By Chris Davies If you want to succeed, you need

As a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly worked hard to grow and maintain your company in an ever-competitive market. But, as with every other aspect of your business, periodic evaluation and change are crucial to ensure sustained growth and success. One area often overlooked by companies is their relationship with their

As Halloween approaches, the air is filled with excitement, eerie decorations, and the promise of treats. By Phil Kinzett-Evans While you’re busy planning costumes and carving pumpkins, don’t forget about your financial obligations. Just like the ghosts that come out to play on Halloween, taxes have a way of creeping

As a small business owner, you will be familiar with the relentless pursuit of efficiency and productivity. It’s a never-ending quest to do more with less, to streamline operations, and maximize your resources. In this digital age, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is cloud-based software, particularly