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Champion Round-Up | 14th April

On April 14, 2026 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner The UK’s owner-managed businesses are once again navigating a period of global economic uncertainty. Over the past two decades, they’ve weathered a financial crisis, a pandemic, and a cost-of-living surge – and now face yet another period of

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

The Good, the Bad and the Inaccurate: How to Avoid Management Accounts Pitfalls and Unlock Better Financial Insight

On February 26, 2026 / Business Advisory

For any owner-director of a growing business, maintaining a clear and complete view of company finances is non-negotiable. Yet as a business scales, complexity increases. Revenue streams diversify, costs fluctuate, teams expand, and strategic decisions become more nuanced. Maintaining a precise, actionable understanding of financial performance from

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

Champion Round-Up | 5th February

On February 5, 2026 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner How many of us start the day scanning the headlines and business updates? I know I do. And recently, the picture painted isn’t exactly uplifting – declining confidence, economic contraction, rising costs and large businesses entering administration. At

Beyond box-ticking: How Champion audits help SMEs scale with confidence

On January 20, 2026 / Audit & Accounts

There was a time when audits were solely about compliance – an exercise designed to satisfy regulators. Today, that mindset is changing. More business leaders are choosing auditors that don’t just confirm the numbers, but actively help shape the future of their business. Because a modern audit

Demystifying Management Accounts: How to structure, interpret and get real value from your financial data

On January 5, 2026 / Business Advisory

If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely heard the term management accounts and wondered what they actually involve and whether they’re something your business needs. Put simply, management accounts are a series of internal reports that track key financial metrics, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, profitability,

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): a strategic exit with responsibilities

On December 17, 2025 / Business Advisory

If you’ve been considering your exit strategy, you’ve likely heard more about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) recently. You’re not alone – we’ve seen an increase in discussions about EOTs over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why they’re gaining traction. While EOTs offer great