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Please refer to our updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme here, updated
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Mitchell Charlesworth has appointed a new partner. Alex Makinson has over twenty years of
Further guidance was issued over the weekend concerning the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and
The Chancellor has this evening (8 April 2020) announced a package of financial support
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The Chancellor has today confirmed that the furlough scheme will now extend to the
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (12 May) announced that the job retention scheme
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has this evening (29 May) announced updates to both the
The government have launched a consultation for draft legislation to be included in the
HMRC have today announced that the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT for Construction Services will
It’s easy to overlook success in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, so we
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There has been plenty in the media of late concerning potential abuse of the
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As we reported yesterday the Chancellor introduced a new “Eat Out to Help Out”
The Government yesterday announced a temporary reduction of the VAT rate applicable to the
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** Article Update: The Apprenticeship Incentive Payment Scheme has been extended until 31 March
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Due to the extension of furlough until 31 March 2021 the Job Retention Bonus
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Businesses in England that fall within local lockdown areas and are required to close*
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has today, Thursday 24 September, announced his Winter Economy Plan in
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Phil Hartley, tax manager at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth, comments on the
The Chancellor has today confirmed an expansion to the previously announced Job Support Scheme. Businesses
Following the Government’s announcement that the Liverpool City Region would be placed into ‘Tier
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This week is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2024 (25 – 29 November) which
Mitchell Charlesworth partner Mike Buxton advises businesses and individuals on how to guard against
On Thursday 22 October the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced further financial support measures for
A reminder that applications for the Liverpool City Region Hospitality & Leisure Support Grant
Generally, employers are able to claim the JSS Open where some, or all, of
The Government announced yesterday, Saturday 31 October that the UK as whole faces further
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Jeremy Oddie, corporate recovery and insolvency partner at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth
The Chancellor has today confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be
**Article updated December 2021** The area of entertainment and gifts always seems to raise
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In partnership with GC Business Finance, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (“GMCA”) has pledged £10
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Jeremy Oddie, corporate recovery and insolvency partner at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth
For 2022 rates please click here. Employers should be aware that on 1 April
The Liverpool City Region has announced a new £9.5 million support fund for hospitality
Manchester accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has been appointed by Michael Carrick Foundation and the
A warning for all businesses and individuals to be vigilant after a recent spate
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The end of the year – and therefore the end of the transition period
As the fallout of Covid-19 continues, businesses are now starting to feel the consequences
The Government have announced today that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will now continue
…and Best Wishes from Mitchell Charlesworth As 2020 draws to a close and we
The government has announced further extensions to insolvency measures as well as a separate
The Chancellor has this morning confirmed that businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure
In 2020 Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access more than
North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth is set to move to new premises in
HMRC have today (25 January 2021) confirmed an extension for the submission of 2019-20
With news announced this month that British retail suffered its worst annual sales performance
On 27th January the government announced a new £1,000 cash incentive to encourage employees to
The government have this morning, 8 February, confirmed some changes to the Bounce Back
Local authorities in the Liverpool City Region have confirmed the launch of a new
Mitchell Charlesworth has secured 45 new academy school clients. The 45 academy schools are
In the Spring Budget 2020, the Government announced that it planned to extend the
The Government has strengthened the Prompt Payment Code and told big businesses they must
HMRC have today (19 February 2021) confirmed that they will not charge Self
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has this afternoon delivered his 2021 Spring Budget. We summarise below
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Chester accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has helped two Cheshire entrepreneurs launch a state-of-the-art mobile
Newly self employed, i.e. those who started their business in 2019/20 who had previously
Award-winning Liverpool garden designer Peter Lloyd has created a unique garden based on mindfulness
From 6 April 2021, changes to the off-payroll rules (also known as IR35) will
Mitchell Charlesworth has bolstered its tax team with the appointment of a new director
As announced in the Chancellor’s Budget on 3rd March the Business Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) is now
HMRC have this morning issued further guidance ahead of the fourth round of the
A quick reminder that as per the Chancellor’s Budget on 3rd March, the Restart Grant scheme,
The last year, despite all its challenges, has been a valuable learning experience for
North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of promotions, including an
The government has extended temporary insolvency measures supporting businesses during the pandemic till the
The government plans to create eight new Freeports in England as a means to
There have been a couple of announcements in recent days in terms of guidance on
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge economic impact on businesses. Over the last
When the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 20
HMRC have this morning, 6th July, released the guidance of the fifth and final
As you will be aware, there have been many taxable grants and support payments
During the Covid-19 pandemic Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access
North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of senior appointments in
All businesses claiming VAT back on travel or staff entertainment need to be aware
Following the recent Upper Tribunal decision in the case of Wilkes V Revenue &
The bounce back loan scheme (BBLS) was made available to help support businesses during
On 23 September HMRC announced that the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for
On 7 September 2021 the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced the introduction of a
Phil Hartley, director of tax at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth comments on
Next week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021 (18 – 22 October) which aims
The Government has provided some Local Authorities within the region with a fixed amount
Phil Hartley, tax director at Mitchell Charlesworth comments on today’s Budget announcements about R&D
How to self-diagnose the state of your business, the danger signs to look out
On 30 November 2021 the government announced plans to implement a number of changes
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In 2021 Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access more than
HMRC announced today (6 January 2022) that it is waiving late filing and late
On 21 December 2021, the Chancellor announced further financial support for businesses within the
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme repays employers the SSP paid to current
Mitchell Charlesworth has advised Breaking Free, a leading provider of digital substance use disorder
A new academy survey shows academies in the North West boosted their surpluses during
Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2022, the government is increasing both
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme repays employers the Statutory Sick Pay paid
Local entrepreneurs grow their mobile food business and expand into new marketplaces. Dough &
Mitchell Charlesworth has promoted Louise Casey to partner. Louise graduated with a degree in
As inflation continues to rise and charities face rapidly increasing costs, Louise Casey, partner
HMRC have issued letters to traders advising them on the closure of its CHIEF
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Last month the UK Government confirmed that the eligibility criteria for their ‘Help to
North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of senior appointments to
It was announced last month that the UK Government in association with the British
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The Government have this morning set out their plans to help cut energy bills
Before Mr Kwarteng stood up to make his statement on ‘The Growth Plan’, much
The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this morning made a statement with the intention of
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Growing nervousness for Academy Trusts highlighted in the latest Academies Benchmark Report. The 11th
North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of promotions Ramon McKenna
HMRC has updated their internal guidance in relation to funded occupational pension schemes. In
Following the recent CJEU decision in London Borough of Ealing, HMRC has revised their
Much has been made of various Carillion group companies having entered compulsory liquidation (also
Entering its 22nd year, the Merseyside Innovation Awards are now open for submissions, which
2017 saw a busy fundraising year for staff at Mitchell Charlesworth. All five of
MC Vanguard Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of Nation Recruit to Templine
Itemised payslips will soon need to contain information regarding the number of hours worked.
Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2018, the government is increasing both
With Nestlé recently losing its appeal in relation to the VAT treatment of Nesquik
Eight out of ten academies are running at a deficit, as they battle to
The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his first Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March 2018.
Community sports hub and charity Sale Sports Club has selected Manchester accountancy firm Mitchell
Revolutionary pothole repair system, Road Mole, renowned for it’s fast and cost-effective circular reconstructive
HMRC have published updated VAT guidance in relation to the receipt of grants. This
HMRC have confirmed that the new EU rules governing vouchers will be implemented notwithstanding
Intuitive app Blinx – which unifies and correlates companies’ data – on one highly
Mitchell Charlesworth is delighted to sponsor the CLA Cheshire AGM and drinks reception next
As a high net worth individual, protecting your assets and managing your wealth effectively
Corporate identity theft (or business identity theft) is when a criminal impersonates a business
Mitchell Charlesworth are proud to be part of Kreston Global, a network of accounting
The end of the year is often the time for reflection, to evaluate your
The short answer is yes – HMRC considers cryptocurrency as property for Inheritance Tax
Many limited company directors will no doubt find themselves needing or wanting to inject
HMRC has more access to the details of UK residents’ overseas assets than ever
The Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) for the construction industry has come into force from
