Mixed reception for new R&D tax credit
News We are delighted that the government has listened to our views and we look forward to working with The Treasury, DTI and Inland Revenue so that the R&D definition is both comprehensive (for the R&D undertaken by our members) and clear," said Tom...
[April 10, 2003, 13:01]
Tech industry cheers government's R&D progress
News Until the effective rate has moved out of the 'noise level' for all firms, and closer to the international average of 10 percent, there will never be sufficient incentive for UK-based companies to grow their share of worldwide R&D," said Tom Wills...
[December 3, 2004, 15:35]
UK cautiously welcomes i2010
News Tom Wills-Sandford, policy director at Intellect, welcomed the proposals but said it is vital to adopt regulatory frameworks consistent with the digital economy. European Union proposals to reform the regulation of ICT and boost technology...
[September 2, 2005, 17:20]
UK 'needs' a minister for IT and innovation
News Tom Willis-Sandford, director of public affairs at Intellect, said that technology is vital for securing jobs, enhancing the quality of life for families and delivering high quality public services that are affordable.
[May 3, 2005, 16:50]
R&D tax credit to be reformed
News The chancellor, Gordon Brownc is right to take seriously the need to incentivise R&D," said Tom Wills-Sandford, Intellect campaigns director. The government is rejigging the way it gives tax credits to UK companies who invest in research and...
[December 10, 2003, 16:00]
Chancellor provides boost for tech R&D
News Tom Wills-Sandford, deputy director general of Intellect, said: "R&D is fundamental to the success of the UK's knowledge economy and the UK has lagged behind its international competitors". The IT industry has welcomed tax cuts on research and...
[March 22, 2007, 13:29]
Government urged to increase SME support
News Tom Wills-Sandford, deputy director general of Intellect, said there is currently a transatlantic innovation divide and the UK does not spawn start-ups and fast-growth new companies in the same way as Silicon Valley.
[June 11, 2007, 11:04]
Napster's loss could be Gnutella's gain
News It is going to require a radical shift," says Kiran Sandford, partner of the IT group at law firm Taylor Joynson Garrett. Napster will lose half of its European fanbase if it moves to a subscription model, claims Internet measurement firm Jupiter...
[March 2, 2001, 11:28]
Industry body demands broader R&D tax credit
News However, the definition can be further improved so that industry is more certain that their R&D activities will qualify," said Tom Wills-Sandford, Intellect's director of campaigns, in a statement. Intellect, a trade group representing IT...
[July 14, 2003, 12:48]
Government pulls support for Home Computing Initiative
News The Treasury should have taken the opportunity to engage in a formal consultation process to fully assess the benefits of this scheme," said Tom Wills-Sandford, deputy director general of Intellect, in a statement.
[March 22, 2006, 17:05]
UK urged to give up low-cost software market
News Tom Wills-Sandford, deputy director general of Intellect, said China is yet to cut into the UK software market but this could change in future. UK software sales are on course to lag almost $60bn behind China this year, fuelling high-level calls...
[May 14, 2008, 8:10]
