What investors need to know about R&D tax credits
Ross Taylor
June 3, 2026
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Insights and ideas to enrich your innovation, navigate the complex funding landscape, and enhance the quality of your R&D tax credit claims.
Smart fintechs are the ones using R&D to build long-term advantage
A recent report revealed UK fintech investment experienced a five-year low in 2025, falling by a fifth from $13.4bn, despite the highs recorded on a global investment scale. Perhaps unsurprising given the tumultuous few years, but any drop in R&D investment is usually triggered by concerns over short-term uncertainty. Those most likely to emerge from this downturn with a genuine competitive advantage are those looking past the short-term spend to the long-term gains, and making the decision to cut their ...
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
Recent R&D tax relief scheme changes require understanding to ensure future claims are successful.
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