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Detailed pieces on how claims are built, how enquiries are defended, and how funding decisions hold up under scrutiny.

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R&D Tax8 min read14 August 2026

What the merged R&D scheme means for your next claim

A practical look at how the merged scheme has changed eligibility, treatment of subcontractors, and overall risk profile.

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HMRC Enquiries6 min read14 August 2026

Preparing an enquiry-ready R&D submission

Five practical steps to make your claim significantly easier to defend if HMRC raises questions.

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Grants7 min read14 August 2026

Building grant applications that pass funder scrutiny

Why technical credibility, realistic delivery plans, and disciplined opportunity selection beat volume every time.

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R&D Tax5 min read14 August 2026

What HMRC actually looks for in the DSIT guidelines

Beneath the headlines: how DSIT criteria map to real R&D activity, and where claims fail.

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Innovation Loans4 min read14 August 2026

Innovation loans vs. equity: when debt makes sense

A non-advisory view on when debt fits the wider funding strategy, and when it doesn't.

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Investment Readiness6 min read14 August 2026

Investor readiness for innovation-led businesses

Preparation vs. pitching, and what to do six months before any formal funding conversation.

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HMRC Enquiries5 min read14 August 2026

What HMRC enquiries cost beyond the fee

Time, governance risk, repayments and reputation are the hidden costs of an enquiry. Here is how to mitigate them.

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Grants9 min read14 August 2026

Beating the assessment criteria on Innovate UK applications

A scoring-led breakdown of how funders evaluate proposals, and where most applications fall short.

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R&D Tax6 min read14 August 2026

Why repeat claimants need to review historic claims

Most repeat claims carry legacy risk. A short guide to identifying it and de-risking future submissions.

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Walmer5 min read20 October 2026

SPARKies 2025: What the Winners Say About South West Tech

The SPARKies 2025, held at Green Park Station in Bath on 18 July 2025, recognised technology companies and people from across the South West. Winners included Astral Systems, Signable, DRIFT Energy, iCOMAT and Neuronostics. Walmer Group sponsored the HealthTech Business of the Year award.

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