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Ross Taylor
September 9, 2026
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Innovation Leaders: Jason Tassie, Founder at Know Your Business
Innovation looks different in every business. For some, it means developing new technology, and for others, it means finding smarter ways to solve customer problems, enter new markets or scale a growing business. In this new Innovation Leaders series, we’ll speak to the leaders behind some of the UK’s most innovative businesses to explore what innovation means to them, how they approach R&D investment, the challenges of scaling new ideas and the technologies and trends shaping their industries. We’ll also ...
R&D Tax Claims – Compliant vs Truly Defensible
Ross Taylor
September 4, 2026
Recent R&D tax relief scheme changes require understanding to ensure future claims are successful.
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Ross Taylor
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Ross Taylor
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The increasingly critical position taken by HMRC towards R&D tax claims poses a hidden risk for investor groups like VCs who are backing fast-growth tech
HMRC Just Hired an AI to Find “Tax at Risk.” Your R&D Claim Needs to Be Ready for That.
Ross Taylor
May 15, 2026
Yesterday it was announced HMRC has awarded a £175 million, 10-year contract to a British AI firm to do one thing above all others: give
The Government Is Betting £500m on British AI. Your R&D Tax Claim Needs to Be Ready for What Comes Next.
Ross Taylor
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The UK government just announced a £500 million Sovereign AI Unit — a state-backed investment vehicle designed to keep British AI companies on home soil
EmpowerRD gets ready for the National Technology Awards 2026
Ross Taylor
April 16, 2026
The National Technology Awards ceremony is fast approaching, and the EmpowerRD team are gearing up for an exciting and insightful night. We’re proud to have