Innovation is critical to addressing the UK’s productivity gap and the Government supports R&D to the tune of around £5bn a year via tax credits. Russell McGrath, explains why understanding what counts as R&D is key to maximising a claim.

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Behind the Doors

Ford’s transmission plant at Halewood is set to play a key role in the electrification of the automotive industry on Merseyside with new jobs already being created at the site. Andy tells us that the car industry is “critical” to the Merseyside economy...

The Wright Angle

Before the pandemic I addressed an audience at St Hilda’s School. As I looked out at the eager fresh faces my mind raced back to my early teens when I participated in a well known training scheme that taught me there are few things more valuable than training and personal development and the potential gains for businesses are huge..

Sector Focus

Although not always easy to define precisely, the UK’s ‘green economy’ is worth an estimated £42.6bn a year. Here in Knowsley, there are already a significant number of businesses operating in the green sector and they have a great story to share…

Wellbeing Focus

This week has seen the most significant change for many businesses since the beginning of lockdown, with further easing of restrictions. We take you through a breakdown of some of the steps you can take to welcome everyone back safely...

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