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Amazon starts work with driverless delivery team in UK

Online giant Amazon is set to hire dozens of engineers to develop autonomous deliveries in the UK, after online shopping took off during lockdown.

I want to make an R&D claim, but which advisor do I choose?

The R&D Tax Credit scheme is a great incentive for supporting innovation in the UK, but as more advisors enter the market it can be difficult to know who to choose to submit your claim. We look at the pros and cons of 3 main options to help you make an informed decision.

UK ‘ready for any eventuality’ over EU trade deal negotiations – PM

Boris Johnson insisted the UK will prosper mightily regardless of the outcome after haulage bosses warned of significant gaps in preparations.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 takes foldable innovation to new heights

It's Samsung's most innovative smartphone yet.

‘Game-changing’ quantum breakthrough paves way for safer online communication

UK scientists say the system is more secure than the internet at present and can be rolled out cheaply.

Treasury eyeing tax hikes of £20 billion, according to reports

The Sunday Times has reported that ministers are looking at raising capital gains tax and corporation tax in the November Budget.

Scientists reveal microscopic robots able to ‘walk’ by flashing lasers at them

Laser lights are able to bend tiny legs to make make them move on surfaces, researchers claim.

3 key areas to consider before choosing your R&D tax credit advisor

Awareness of the R&D Tax Credit scheme is growing and as a result, so are the types of service offering that advisors provide to help you submit a claim. Whether you are planning to do your first or fifth claim, we recommend that you regularly carry out an assessment to check that you have chosen the most appropriate advisor for your business needs.

Small UK firms report better-than-expected fall in revenue in Q2 – research

The latest Barclaycard Payments SME barometer also revealed that optimism among firms jumped during the quarter as businesses take advantage of the support available.