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Dear Stuart,
Welcome to our technology and media newsletter, showcasing some of the most recent insights from our expert tech and media team.
In a world where digital evolution is constant and disruption is the norm, businesses in the technology and media sectors face both unprecedented challenges and significant opportunities. At Blick Rothenberg, our technology and media experts combine deep industry expertise with pragmatic solutions to help clients and contacts navigate the challenges they face and stay ahead.
In this edition we cover a wide range of subjects, including the importance of TV as a tool for brands to gain access to a vast audience even in this ever-changing digital age. We also have a selection of videos this edition, looking at both FRS 102 within the tech and media sectors, as well as International and UK tax considerations. We also discuss pensions, government support for the UK media industry, and R&D tax relief.
Could a Sky–ITV merger reshape the UK media landscape?
The proposed acquisition of ITV's UK broadcasting and streaming business by Sky has the potential to reshape the UK's media industry. For media businesses, content creators and investors, it represents more than a change in ownership. It could signal a shift in how television content is funded, commissioned and brought to audiences.
International & UK Tax: Main considerations for tech firms
Director Evelina Panchal is joined by Partner and Transfer Pricing lead Susan Vincent to discuss the main UK and International tax considerations for tech businesses. They discuss in detail some of the main topics for consideration and what we’re currently advising our clients on right now.
Pension savers and speculative technology investments
The growing influence of passive investment strategies means that savers can gain exposure to fast-growing technology companies without making an active decision to invest in them. While this can provide access to significant long-term growth opportunities, it also raises questions about valuation, timing and the risk investors may be taking.
Partner Mandy Girder, alongside James Smith and Wil Pillai discuss the FRS 102 changes from a tech and media perspective. What are the misconceptions we’re seeing, and what are the nuances and challenges clients face?
Creative Industry Investment: Moving Beyond London
Government support for the UK’s creative industries continues to grow, with £2.45bn of relief paid in relation to the 2024/25 tax year, up from £2.28bn the previous year. Mandy Girder takes a closer look.
A UK-based software business needed to reassess how it recognised revenue under FRS 102. Read how our collaborative approach enabled them to ensure a defensible position for audit and stakeholder scrutiny.
Despite the continued advancements of digital channels, TV remains an extraordinarily powerful medium for brands. One of the strongest messages is simply the vast scale of TV, with around 95% of people in the UK watch TV each week - an audience that remains difficult to replicate.
The upcoming changes to FRS 102 represent one of the most significant updates to UK financial reporting in recent years. Take our readiness survey to quickly assess whether your organisation is prepared for the new requirements.
R&D Tax Relief must continue to support UK innovation
From high-growth technology companies to life sciences and advanced manufacturing, businesses investing in research and development (R&D) play a vital role in creating jobs, attracting investment and driving long-term productivity.
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