An examination of 2026’s R&D Tax Credit Statistics
HMRC’s latest R&D Tax Credit statistics article reveals changing trends in UK innovation investment across companies, regions and industries. We have compared the figures against the past five years to identify the key patterns shaping the state of UK R&D Tax Credits.
Quix
Founded by former McLaren Racing engineers, Quix develops innovative software and AI solutions that help engineering organisations accelerate product development. With support from Leyton, Quix secured valuable R&D tax relief that extended its financial runway, enabled new hires, and helped the business invest further in product innovation within the fast-moving AI sector.
Signly
An innovative accessibility technology company turned its product development work into a successful R&D Tax Relief claim with support from Leyton. Read how.
BH Estates
BH Estates, a Northern Ireland farming and land management business, turned a decade of research into a successful R&D Tax Relief claim with support from Leyton – read how.
What to do if you receive an HMRC Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) check
HMRC Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) checks are becoming an increasing consideration for businesses claiming R&D Tax Credits. But receiving a check doesn’t automatically mean there is a problem with your claim.
Advance assurance for R&D Tax Credits explained
We explain how HMRC’s advance assurance scheme works for R&D Tax Credits claims, including details of the new targeted pilot.
Understanding pre-notification for R&D Tax Credits claims
Everyone planning to claim R&D Tax Credits for the first time needs to know about HMRC’s requirement for pre-claim notifications. It’s equally important for those who haven’t made a claim in the last three years. We can’t stress this enough – if you miss your pre-claim notification deadline, you will lose out on the chance to […]
Debunking the most common R&D Tax Credits myths
The UK has a very generous R&D Tax Credits scheme, allowing you to claim for a significant proportion of your eligible R&D costs. The tax relief can make a huge difference, helping to fund new hires, accelerate the next phase of R&D, or simply provide cash flow to offer a bit of extra breathing room. […]
UK Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) business statistics
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of innovation in the UK. We’ve dived into the most recent SME statistics, exploring their contribution to the UK economy. How many UK SMEs are there? According to the government’s Business Population Estimates for the UK and Regions 2025 report, there are 5.69 million SMEs, which make up […]
Our guide to qualifying expenditure for R&D Tax Credits
If your business has undertaken a research and development (R&D) project, you can claim tax relief for eligible R&D expenditure. Not sure what qualifies as eligible R&D expenditure? No problem. In this article, we’ll walk you through each of the eligible categories of qualifying expenditure for claiming valuable R&D Tax Credits. Understanding the R&D Tax Credits […]