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Details on open funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
Almost £5 billion of funding is available to help UK businesses become greener as part of the government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Find out about tax reliefs available to individuals who invest in certain companies, social enterprises, or Venture Capital Trusts.
Case study from Digital Catapult.
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QUICKBLOCK’s innovative building block system enables the Armed Forces to build defensive structures rated for ballistics and blast protection
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Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Credo AI's Policy Pack for NYC LL-144 encodes the law’s principles into actionable requirements and adds a layer of reliability and credibility to compliance efforts.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
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