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Coronavirus, the UK and business implications: the facts

With news about the impact of coronavirus breaking faster than the virus itself, it’s increasingly difficult to keep up with the implications for you and your business. To help you understand the latest on COVID-19 and its economic consequences, we’ve rounded up the essential facts.

Coronavirus and manufacturing: are we heading for tougher times?

After a turbulent 2019, the automotive sector was hoping for a brighter 2020. However, with the coronavirus outbreak halting manufacturing, breaking supply chains and decreasing demand, is the future as bleak as it sounds?

Misconceptions about manufacturing and engineering funding

With news that one in five eligible engineering companies are missing out on a staggering £10.2 billion of R&D tax relief, it’s clear that better education on unlocking manufacturing and engineering funding is required - something that we’re here to help with.

Engine troubles weigh on Rolls-Royce despite ‘good end’ to 2019

Rolls-Royce saw operation losses narrow by 27% to £852 million in 2019.

Longer-lasting, fast-charging batteries made possible using ultrasound device

Smartphone components can be used to improve the lifespan of lithium metal batteries, as well as recharge them from zero to full within 10 minutes.

Building your business with R&D tax credits

The early days of building a business can be stressful, busy and, most of all, expensive. Turning an innovative idea into reality costs money. But what if someone told you that you could get money back for building your business?

The role of IT in delivering the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy

IT has an integral part to play in helping deliver the Government’s Industrial Strategy. Our blog explores some of the ways IT sector innovation is contributing to the overall picture and how IT companies can be rewarded with free funding, such as R&D tax.

Is your choice of advisor costing you?

Are you claiming R&D tax credits? Our latest blog discusses the benefits of choosing an expert like ourselves to help process your R&D tax credit claim.

3 best practice steps for taking your business to the next level

Do you want to take your business to the next level? Our latest blog discusses some of the best practice measures, ranging from R&D tax relief and the Patent Box, to technology investment, that companies are taking to get ahead.