The stages of business recovery

Business recovery is rarely a straight line. Most companies experiencing financial or operational challenges move through a series of stages before returning to sustainable growth. Recognising the warning signs early and taking decisive action at each stage can make the difference between recovery and failure. Underperformance The first stage tends to be underperformance. Businesses in […]

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BlueCrest loses £200 million tax battle against HMRC

The Supreme Court ruled against BlueCrest Capital Management in a long-running dispute with HMRC, leaving the firm facing tax and National Insurance determinations of nearly £200 million. The ruling follows a wider HMRC focus on how members of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) are classified for tax purposes, and comes as HMRC continues to scrutinise arrangements […]

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Research and Development (R&D) tax relief: Your questions answered

If your business is developing new products, processes or services or improving existing ones through technological or scientific advancement, you could be entitled to valuable R&D tax relief. Our R&D specialists help companies identify qualifying activities, prepare robust claims and secure the relief they deserve. Frequently asked questions Who can claim R&D tax relief? R&D […]

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