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Updates on R&D, grants and funding policy

Short, current updates on the developments that affect your claims and applications: policy changes, HMRC practice, grant rounds opening and news from the Walmer team.

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We track the policy and practice developments that affect real claims, and set out what you should do about each one.

Walmer12 June 2026

Walmer Group expands its technical assessment team

Three senior hires from engineering and software backgrounds join our technical team, strengthening our ability to defend complex claims across deep tech and advanced manufacturing.

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Policy19 June 2026

Merged R&D scheme: first full year of claims now landing

The merged scheme's treatment of subcontracted and externally provided workers continues to surprise some claimants. We set out the practical effects on first-year submissions.

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Grants19 June 2026

Innovate UK opens its Smart Grants summer round

Applications are now open for game-changing and disruptive innovation across any sector. Funding is competitive and assessment windows are tight, so early scoping is essential to put forward a credible bid.

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HMRC19 June 2026

HMRC updates its R&D enquiry approach for repeat claimants

Revised guidance signals closer scrutiny of recurring claims, with greater emphasis on contemporaneous technical evidence. We recommend repeat claimants review their methodology before the next submission.

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