R&D tax relief claims are taking longer to process, leading to longer waiting times for companies expecting the tax relief. HMRC has been forced to take action to reduce fraudulent claims.

Those processing the claims are asking for additional information to confirm the claims by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) qualify for the tax credit. SME claims totalled £5.9 billion in the year to April and were completed in 30 days. However, earlier this month, HMRC informed tax…

In what has proved another highly politically eventful week in the UK, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has emerged victorious in the latest truncated Conservative Party leadership contest, and now taken his place as Prime Minister, following Liz Truss’s resignation.

Many observers will hope that Mr Sunak’s rise to the top job in UK politics will mark the beginning of much greater political and economic stability for the country after a turbulent period – especially Ms…

The fact that you’ve landed on this blog post suggests that you might already be aware of the extensive selection of hold-up stockings we make available in the Zawzor online store. And as we have previously written about, they can be attractive and practical for many different reasons.

Before we go any further, what exactly are hold-up stockings? Well, they can be described as stockings that come with an elasticated band at the top. The purpose of this band is to hold up the stockings…

Carpentry is one of those professions that it seems will always be around – and why wouldn’t it be? After all, the furniture items such as cabinets, shelves, and drawers that carpenters measure, create, and repair will always be needed.

And if you have spent years as a carpenter yourself, you will be aware of how varied and rewarding a job it can be, beyond the monetary reward – which can be as high as £38,000 or more a year in the case of the most seasoned carpenters.

This, in…

Finding the time to prepare and enjoy healthy meals can be difficult for busy office workers, but there are some simple ways that you can make sure your diet is healthier during the day, and we can help you with these top tips.

Read on to learn how to make your workday healthier, and help keep your body in tip-top shape.

Plan Ahead

If possible, try planning out what you'll be having for lunch or dinner each day so that you know exactly what you need to buy. This way, you…

The mainstream development of digital fashion is continuing to pick up pace, with the news that DressX is providing virtual outfits for Meta’s recently launched Avatars Store.

As detailed in a report by Vogue Business, DressX is a company focusing solely on digital fashion, so it is highly significant that the firm has entered into an agreement with the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to provide digital outfits for its marketplace.

It will mean that virtual items from…

Those of you who are regular readers of the Prizma Graphics blog will already know something about how proud we are to be a go-to supplier of all manner of Canon large-format printers from the ImagePROGRAF range.

Whether you have your eye on the TA-20, TA-30, GP-200, TM-200, TX-3100, or any of various other models, whichever ImagePROGRAF machine you ultimately purchase will offer a formidable specification sheet, making possible excellent productivity, functionality and…

There’s a fair amount that swimming pool owners need to know if they are to effectively maintain their investment to help it last longer. And of course, there’s also simply the fact that good swimming pool maintenance will help make the pool water pleasanter and safer to swim in every time someone fancies taking a dip.

It’s difficult to rank elements of swimming pool maintenance in order of importance, but water balance has a fair claim to being the most important. So, what are some of…

The design, development and launch of a new website for your brand will unquestionably be an exciting process. Choosing the colour scheme, selecting the most suitable imagery – the whole experience might seem magical, at least until you get to the point of having to think seriously about your website’s content strategy.

The fact is, content can make or break your website. It might seem a lot to suggest that a poorly worded page can be the difference between your business succeeding or…

Once again, it is January, and you know what that means. Yes, it means greyness and drizzle, at least here in the UK, but it also means planning for the coming 12 months, and what we all hope will be a happy and successful 2023 for everyone.

Suppose you are an architect or a key decision-maker for a school, public-sector organisation, or similar entity this New Year. In that case, you may presently be comparing modular building providers like ourselves and considering what solutions out…

The role of a process agent is a vitally important service for many overseas businesses dealing with suppliers or tenders in the UK, or raising a loan from a City institution. In respect of the latter, the lending bank will require the appointment of a UK based process agent to receive formal notices should the borrower default on the loan.

UK process agents (also known as agent for service of process, registered agent, registered agent for service of process or resident agent) accept…

While the vast majority of organisations aim to provide the best possible customer experience – or at least claim to do so – it is not always straightforward to determine what elements most contribute to making such a positive customer experience a reality.

Nonetheless, the question has to be considered, given how this shapes organisations’ investment and resource prioritisation.

So, what has recent research uncovered about the specific factors that are regarded as especially…

It isn’t exactly news, of course, that 2022 was a turbulent year for the crypto market, which frequently hit mainstream headlines for less-than-favourable reasons.

Will 2023, then, see a continuation of such chaos, or will the year be defined by a strong rebound in the market?

As a leading crypto PR firm here at Bitcoin PR Buzz, we thought we would take a closer look at some of the crypto and blockchain trends that already appear to be emerging, and which look likely to continue…

A new report has revealed the damage that swelling costs are causing to the already crippled profit margins of UK companies, with experts issuing stark warnings on the likely consequences for the broader economy.

What did the report say about UK firms’ profit margins?

As detailed by an article published by BusinessMatters, the new report – released by a leading global strategy consulting organisation – showed that the volume of profit warnings sounded by UK-listed companies went…

The task of choosing the right wedding cake can be a complicated affair – from the flavours to the design, it is something your guests will remember forever. And with destination weddings such as Gibraltar weddings, there is an extra layer of logistical and environmental complication.

So, to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, here are four tips for selecting a wedding cake for destination weddings.

• Find a local supplier

It is fair to say that having…

It has been more than two years since the UK Government issued a Planning White Paper – in August 2020 – which was supposed to provide a foundation for a reformed, simplified, and sped-up planning process.

Now, however, the UK’s Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – Michael Gove – has been forced into retreat on his planning reform proposals by a rebellion in the ranks of his own governing Conservative Party.

What has happened to the planning reform…

Sharing platters are a great way to serve food at a party or event, and offer the perfect chance to get creative with your dishes, offer plenty of flavours to your guests, and make sure you have enough for everyone.

Whether you are catering in Essex, or throwing a bash in London, read on to find out more about sharing platters, and why they should be a fixture at the next bash or other social occasion you organise. …

When you think of a great party, there are a few elements that are likely to come to mind – great music, plenty to drink, and of course, mouth-watering food.

Bowl food has become an increasingly popular guest at parties over the last few years – particularly in relation to privateparty catering in London – but what is it, and why should you try it? Read on to learn all you need to know.

What is bowl…

For many of us, the sunny climes of Spain are most often associated with warm summer weather, and there is no denying that this is a popular summer holiday spot for visitors all around the globe.

What is slightly less well-known, however, is that some of the best sights and secrets of Spain keep themselves hidden during the traditional holiday months, and instead come to light as the wheel of the year shifts towards the autumn.

Feeling sceptical? Well, read on for some of our top…

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Our services are dedicated to assist in multiple steps during the process of active compound development by providing high quality recombinant proteins…