Did you know that HMRC has released a mobile tax calculator app? Introduced in May 2012, the app allows individuals to work out the amount of tax they pay and how the Government spends it. The app was set up as part of a Government initiative to
Read more →DEBBIE THORN advises caravan manufacturers, distributors and caravan park owners on forthcoming new VAT rules… This year, the VAT rules on static holiday caravans are changing. From 6 April, the zero-rating of VAT is being withdrawn and will be replaced with a 5% reduced rate. This new
Read more →Paul Brides discusses changes to Child Benefit rules, due to come in to effect on 7th January 2013. Child Benefit is currently a tax free payment made available to married couples, civil partnerships and single partnerships as well as certain other eligible adults, regardless of the amount
Read more →Group Tax Director GILL MOLLOY comments on George Osborne’s Autumn Statement… Despite a speech that lasted no more than 50 minutes, the actual Autumn Statement detail is expected to be quite lengthy. There may be a number of amendments or proposals, the impacts of which will not
Read more →HM Revenue & Customs has announced that up to 250,000 employers will join the Real Time Information pilot between now and 31 March 2103. Real Time Information (RTI) is a new compulsory reporting system which changes when employers must submit information to HM Revenue & Customs. Currently,
Read more →Group Tax Compliance Manager PAUL BRIDES advises on new company car advisory fuel rates that took effect from 1 June 2013. The new rates will apply to all journeys on or after 1 June 2013 until further notice. Employers will then have a month long window where
Read more →We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ‘Best Financial Services Company’ at the Lancashire Business Awards! The annual awards, held by Downtown in Lancashire, took place on Thursday 15th November at Stanley House, Mellor. It is a night dedicated to reward the most successful,
Read more →A warm welcome to MARTIN THORNES who joins the Champion Insurance Brokers team as Accounts Executive. Martin, 34, hails from Tameside and is ACII qualified with the Chartered Insurance Institute. He joins Champion after working as Account Handler at CCG Insurance Brokers for just under three years.
Read more →A warm welcome to NICK WOOLHAM who joins the Champion Contractors Team. 31 year old Nick from Bolton joins the team having a total of 8 years relevant experience under his belt, working at companies such as BUPA and PAYEpeople. Nick chose to join Champion after the
Read more →We are delighted to announce that Champion Insurance Brokers have been awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Chartered status is an exclusive title only awarded to firms which meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. All Chartered Insurance Brokers
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