Today, chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined his Autumn Statement and key decisions affecting the nation’s finances. Despite the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgrading UK economic growth forecasts for 2024 (1.8% down to 0.7%) and 2025 (2.5% down to 1.4%), Mr Hunt promised that his 110 measures announced
Read more →Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner We recently welcomed a new cohort of budding trainees at Champion, a tradition – and landmark moment – we uphold each year. The arrival of fresh new talent across all our offices is poignant for so many of
Read more →Have you ever considered just how many £millions you need to live a comfortable life? Well, personal aspirations is the very first question we pose to our clients when we embark on the exciting journey of preparing their business for a successful sale. Specialising in family-owned and
Read more →Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner As we bid farewell to summer and September beckons, let’s take a moment to embrace a new season filled with fresh beginnings. For us at Champion, it means celebrating exam success, welcoming a new intake of trainees, and
Read more →By Tom Dylan, director of The Great Northern Property Company The directors of The Great Northern Property Company boast combined portfolios of more than 50 rental investments. As an expert property investor, Tom also provides mentorship for those new to the industry, runs weekly meetings through his
Read more →Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner We’re entering the summer holiday season, a period of out of office replies, juggling work with childcare, and plenty of time spent outdoors with colleagues, friends, and families. Many will feel a small shift, as offices and inboxes
Read more →When two physios with more than 20 years’ experience in top-flight football decided to launch their own business, they called on Champion Accountants to put together their financial game plan. Rehab 4 Performance is a world-class physiotherapy, sports injury, rehabilitation, and performance centre in Liverpool. Using equipment
Read more →By Rik Heap, Director at Leonard Curtis Stats around business failures make for uncomfortable reading, particularly for those who feel mounting pressure. At Leonard Curtis, we provide directors of struggling businesses with positive strategic advice, enabling them to retain control. So, my first message to anyone who
Read more →Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner June has arrived, and so too has the sunshine. With optimism in the air, a survey of 2,000 owner-managed businesses in 82 countries revealed how they’ve experienced their greatest growth in recent years, with 43% seeing a double-digit
Read more →Recently, the government announced the Renters’ (Reform) Bill, a series of proposed changes to the private rented sector (PRS) that is set to provide 11million tenants across England – and 2.3million landlords – with safer, fairer, and higher quality homes. The bill represents the biggest shake-up of
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