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Spring updates to National Insurance: What you need to know

On May 18, 2022 / Business Advisory, Payroll

Back in March, we explained the impending changes to National Insurance (NI) Contributions, and what the Health & Social Care Levy means for you. Since then, the Chancellor has delivered his Spring Statement with a few additional changes to NI and Employment Allowance that will impact your

Charities and COVID-19: Two years on

On April 22, 2022 / Audit & Accounts, Business Advisory, COVID-19

The charity sector was amongst the industries impacted most by the implications of the pandemic. Now, two years on from the original introduction of restrictions, the sector has an opportunity to recover. Two of Champion’s charity experts, Peter Buck & Sue Harris, delve into how the industry

Champion Round-up | 12th April

On April 12, 2022 / Business Advisory

Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner Global events continue to test businesses around the world and our clients are no exception. Just as life seemed to be returning to some sort of normal, the conflict in Ukraine has presented new challenges to overcome. The cost of

Spring Statement: Champion’s reaction & key highlights

On March 23, 2022 / Business Advisory, COVID-19

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement opened by highlighting the war in Ukraine and the financial impact of the conflict on the UK economy, most notably in soaring petrol and energy prices and the cost-of-living squeeze. In a speech that lasted less than 30 minutes, the key takeaways were

Impending changes to National Insurance Contributions: what the Health & Social Care Levy means for you

On March 17, 2022 / Business Advisory, Payroll

From 6th April 2022, employees and employers alike will be subject to an increase in National Insurance Contributions from 12% to 13.25%. In September last year, the government announced the changes – titled the Health & Social Care Levy – as a means of raising £36billion in

Champion Round-up | 10th March

On March 10, 2022 / COVID-19, Business Advisory

Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner Almost two years on from the first murmurings of a COVID lockdown in the UK (and a long two years at that!), the PM has announced an end to all Coronavirus related restrictions in England. Some will celebrate, some will

Champion Round-up | 2nd February

On February 2, 2022 / Business Advisory, COVID-19

Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner The last two years have revealed such tenacity, motivation and innovation in business owners who’ve had to weather a truly challenging time. As we appear to be emerging out of the pandemic, with hope on the horizon for a drop

New Covid-19 support measures announced today for SMEs and the hospitality sector

On December 21, 2021 / Business Advisory, COVID-19

As the impact of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, grows throughout the UK and we once again face the possibility of restrictions over the festive period and into the New Year, the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced a series of support measures for hospitality and leisure

Champion Round-up | 8th December

On December 8, 2021 / Business Advisory

Written by Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner Data-driven decision making has gone from a priority to an absolute necessity, with us witnessing continued demand for management accounts. As the pandemic took hold, many businesses relied on management accounts to keep a tight hold of their finances, make

Self-employed mortgages: why you’ll need expert support

On December 8, 2021 / Business Advisory

Comments from Sharon Duckworth, director and senior mortgage broker at Key Mortgage Advice The housing market changed dramatically during COVID, fluctuating between unprecedented buoyancy to major slowdowns. There was always going to be a legacy of this behaviour, but the main challenges for self-employed individuals and company