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The Digital Edge: How technology unlocks greater insight from management accounts

On May 28, 2026 / Cloud Accounting, Tax

For many businesses, month-end reporting still involves manual data entry, spreadsheet reconciliation and reviewing historic figures weeks after the event. By the time reports reach decision-makers, opportunities may already have passed or issues may already have escalated. In a fast-moving business environment, delayed financial insight can come

When the £2.5m threshold is not enough: IHT planning for larger farming and family business estates

On May 21, 2026 / Tax

The Government’s decision to increase Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds to £2.5m per individual was welcomed by many farming families and business owners. For a large number of estates, the changes reduce immediate concerns around inheritance tax (IHT) exposure and succession planning.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 employment law changes

On April 13, 2026 / Business Advisory, Tax

Envoy Human Capital is a commercially focused HR consultancy supporting SMEs across the UK, working alongside business owners and directors to help them navigate employment legislation, manage people risk, resolve employee relations issues, and build confident, compliant workplaces. Because for SMEs, people risk is business risk –

Spring Statement recap: the headlines for businesses

On March 4, 2026 / Business Advisory, Tax

Yesterday the Chancellor delivered the 2026 Spring Statement, providing an update on the UK economy and the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). As expected, the Statement was largely an economic update rather than a major policy event, with no significant new tax announcements

Income Tax Increase for Landlords: What the April 2027 Changes Mean for You

On February 26, 2026 / Tax

From April 2027, landlords in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will face a 2% increase in income tax on rental profits – a change that will create a distinct tax regime for property income and materially affect investment returns. David Herd, Group Partner at Champion Accountants, explains

Government amends Inheritance Tax relief thresholds for agricultural and qualifying business property

On February 10, 2026 / Tax

Following intense public pressure, the UK government has more than doubled the threshold for Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief on farming and business assets that qualify for Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). Originally announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, the threshold for APR/BPR had

Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget: The Headline Announcements at a Glance

On November 26, 2025 / Tax

Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Budget today, though the spotlight was briefly pulled elsewhere when the OBR’s Budget Impact statements were published online around 45 minutes before the Chancellor took centre stage. Whether it was this early leak or the increasingly tense political climate, the Commons’ reaction

Champion Round-Up | 22nd October

On October 22, 2025 / Business Advisory, Tax

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been a year since the 2024 Budget changes to inheritance tax were announced. With just six months to go before the new rules take effect, we’re fast approaching the point where

Don’t get caught out by changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax

On October 21, 2025 / Tax

There’s a shake-up coming in the way pensions are taxed when passed on to the next generation. Announced by Government in 2024, the changes stand to affect millions of individuals and families across the UK who’ve harnessed private pension schemes as a powerful and tax-efficient method in

Companies House ID verification requirements

On August 27, 2025 / Tax, Business Advisory

In line with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), Companies House is making changes to enhance transparency and reduce economic crime within the UK’s corporate landscape through the use of identity verification (IDV). If you’re a company director or person with significant control (PSC),