Lessons learnt from 2020: ScaleUp Institute’s Annual Review
Scaling a business always comes with its challenges. But 2020 was different.
So how have the nearly 34,000 scaleups in the UK coped over the past 12 months?
ScaleUp Institute’s Annual Review is a key...
Bringing COVID-19 testing kits to UK market: Guidance for manufacturers
COVID-19 has resulted in the rise of manufacture and development of testing devices, with a number of factors to consider before placing these on the market.
Existing regulatory framework
The current...
When does software become a medical device? Guidance for manufacturers
Technological advancement in medical devices has created a rise in the creation of a host of new software and apps, with a number of key factors to consider before these can go to market.
What is the...
Are HMRC investigating furlough fraud claims?
HMRC have revealed that up to £3.9 billion in Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments may have been claimed fraudulently or as a result of error.
Enquiries have been opened into 27,000 "high...
What financial support is available for businesses during coronavirus?
The financial relief offered by the UK government has evolved since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Are you wondering what the latest changes are?
On 31 October 2020 the government announced that...
Business Interruption Insurance Claim: Is Coronavirus Covered?
Coronavirus continues to have a huge, unprecedented impact on how we run our businesses.
To cope with financial losses, many businesses are trying to claim under their Business Interruption (BI) insurance...
Are electronic signatures legally binding in the UK?
‘Wet-ink’ signatures are difficult when most people in the UK are working from home. The COVID-19 pandemic has led many businesses to rely on electronic signature platforms. But are electronic signatures...
Can the Future Fund help your start-up?
Following the announcement of the Future Fund on 20 April 2020, the UK Government and the British Business Bank have announced that the application process for the scheme is now open (20 May 2020) her...
