The Autumn Statement 2017 introduced an increase to the R&D tax relief as the government looked to accelerate business innovation and economic output. more»

In this afternoon’s Budget announcement, chancellor Philip Hammond has announced the National Productivity Investment Fund has been extended for another year, and expanded to be worth more than £31bn. more»

With business tax getting so much attention in George Osborne’s Budget 2016 speech, here are three developments that small company owners need to know about for the coming year. more»

Business owners who receive tax credits for research and development (R&D) improve their chances of succeeding in “radical process innovation”, according to new academic research carried out at Brighton Business School – but only if employees have the skills to make the most of funding. more»

When young businesses are looking for that all-important growth capital it pays to know the options – enter asset-based lending, a flexible approach. more»

Chancellor George Osborne announced new measures in the Autumn Statement that will enable small companies to seek "advance assurance" on tax relief for research and development (R&D) projects. more»

One of the more worrying announcements for small businesses within George Osborne's combined Autumn Statement and Spending Review was the government's plan to introduce new finance products to support companies with R&D, replacing some existing grants from UK innovation agency Innovate UK. more»

Employing creative individuals is more important for driving innovation than coming up with bright ideas, according to small businesses. more»

David Gauke, the financial secretary to the Treasury, has launched a new R&D plan outlining how the government will make it easier for small firms investing in research and development to claim tax relief. more»

The UK's businesses think they could tap into nearly £100bn of economic growth and create over a million jobs, if they invest effectively in tech. more»