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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →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
Read more →Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner As 2025 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year and celebrate the successes of our clients and colleagues. It’s certainly been a year of challenges – and, if the recent
Read more →Authored by Dan Maloney, Group Managing Director, Champion Insurance Group Running a business has never been more complex. Directors face intensifying scrutiny from regulators, employees, customers, lenders, and more recently, litigation funders, who actively pursue claims against management. Against this backdrop, Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Liability Insurance
Read more →One of the most valuable tools for running a business is often hiding in plain sight. Management accounts frequently fly under the radar for SMEs. Yet today’s savviest business owners are using them to uncover actionable insights, strengthen financial control, and make smarter, faster decisions. They’re often
Read more →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
Read more →Behind the scenes: how our payroll experts protect your business Our Joint Head of Payroll, Danielle Molyneux, outlines the pitfalls of old-fashioned payroll methods – and how Champion’s innovative service helps you avoid them. Payroll mistakes can trigger a chain reaction: HMRC fines, the cost and time
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