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Young people and entrepreneurs are key to UK growth, say UK business leaders

Friday, April 13, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Business advice | Tags: Grant Thornton, growth, UK, CEO, insight, video, Top Track 250, interviews, CEOs, business, entrepreneurs

“What are the critical factors that will unlock growth in the UK and create a more resilient economy in the long term?” That was the question we asked four senior business leaders whose companies have beaten the market to achieve impressive growth during the downturn. Here are the factors they view as essential to growth.

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Treasury announces further consultation into an above-the-line tax relief for R&D in large companies

Thursday, April 12, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Tax | Tags: tax, economy, UK, budget, R&D, Budget 2012, Research & Development, ATL, Above the line, Tax Relief

The knowledge economy is seen by many as vital to the UK and its recovery from difficult economic times, but what is being done by the government to stimulate investment in this important sector? As a member of the Treasury Consultative Committee, Chris Harrison takes a look at proposed changes to the schemes that provide tax relief to companies that undertake R&D.

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