R&D Tax Credit Statistics 2026 – What Businesses Need to Know
Ross Taylor
October 8, 2026
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Budget 2026: What it means for R&D Claims
Chancellor Jon Healy’s Autumn Budget 2026 brought some genuinely good news for UK businesses claiming R&D tax relief. There’s going to be a lot less red tape before you file, with the Claim Notification Form being scrapped, and the Additional Information Form (AIF) getting a welcome overhaul to make it simpler. That’s a positive step forward, but don’t mistake less paperwork for an easier ride. The wider Budget makes it clear that HMRC is actually stepping up compliance, meaning the ...
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