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NRG Therapeutics is a biotechnology company which develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. As the business transitioned from discovery-stage research into clinical development, it needed an audit and advisory relationship that could keep pace with its growth and the expectations that come with it. Client background NRG Therapeutics focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction, a mechanism implicated in a range of neurodegenerative conditions.

Introduced on 1 January 2026, the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) requires cryptoasset platforms and exchanges operating in the UK to collect and report user and transaction data to HMRC. The first reports, covering the 2026 calendar year, are due by 31 May 2027, and the first exchange of that data between participating countries is expected by 30 September 2027.

The first route is the most common route. Here, the seller is friendly, believes fully in the team, understands the team’s business plan, and is willing to fund a significant proportion of the deal through vendor funding, which is where the seller is paid out of future profits.

Holly Gibson, Partner and Head of Healthcare at Price Bailey, has been shortlisted for Financial Adviser of the Year in the Dentistry Times Power List 2026. The Power List recognises individuals making a significant contribution to the growth and development of the UK dental sector. Unlike traditional awards, which often focus on brands and organisations, it celebrates the people behind the deals, growth, innovation and leadership helping drive the profession forward.

When a premium or luxury retailer opens a new store, it no longer serves the single purpose of trading. With many brands now operating an omnichannel model, the store can be a brand asset, fulfilment hub and trading unit all in one. This is often referred to as an experiential store. Despite how common this format has become, many finance functions are still only measuring the trading element, which gives an inaccurate picture of the investment’s actual return.

The Department for Education has confirmed a cyberattack on its external-facing helpdesk that exposed around 607,000 records, including the names, job titles, telephone numbers and email addresses of school leaders, university staff and government officials who had previously contacted the department.

Holly Gibson, Partner and Healthcare sector specialist at leading accountancy firm Price Bailey discusses missed deadlines, ongoing delays and the personal consequences medics are left to navigate following failings in the McCloud Remedy.

Housing associations have faced a steady stream of regulatory change in recent years, with greater focus on governance, consumer standards and accountability. STAIRs is the latest step in that journey, giving tenants greater access to information about how their homes and services are managed. The new requirements introduce a sector-specific transparency regime for private registered providers of social housing in England, including most housing associations.

The production of browser-based and web-native games is growing, driven by consumers seeking out games that don’t require downloads. This isn’t necessarily down to price, many are spending just as much on in-game purchases as ever, but to the ease-of-use and lack of friction browser games offer. For new and established game developers alike, this offers an opportunity to promote games far more easily than those walled behind stores or platforms, without compromising on quality.

What is an EORI number? An Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number is a unique code used to track and register businesses and individuals involved in the import and export of goods within and outside the European Union and the United Kingdom. It is issued by customs authorities and is essential for customs clearance, ensuring smooth trade operations.