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What HMRC actually looks for in the DSIT guidelines

R&D Tax5 min readPublished 14 August 2026

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

The full write-up for this article is still to come. In the meantime, speak to a specialist about how it applies to your business.

Innovation Loans4 min read

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

Investment Readiness6 min read

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

HMRC Enquiries5 min read

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

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