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Academies Benchmark Report 2023

Growing nervousness for Academy Trusts highlighted in the latest Academies Benchmark Report. The 11th

Auto-Enrolment extension receives Royal Assent

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a change to the age

The Six Legal Responsibilities of a Trustee

To kick off this years Trustees’ Week we are recapping the six legal responsibilities

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Managing conflicts of interest Trustees have a duty to act in the best interest

Board Governance – What does good look like?

Governance is a term used to describe the trustees’ role in: • the long-term

Autism Together appoints accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth

North West charity Autism Together has appointed Mitchell Charlesworth as its auditors and to

HMRC confirm VAT return portal closure date

HMRC have confirmed that on Tuesday 1 November 2022, VAT registered businesses will no

Changes to National Minimum and National Living Wage Rates and Age Bracket Changes 2022

Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2022, the government is increasing both

National Insurance Contributions and Dividend Tax Rates set to rise

The government have recently announced that both National Insurance Contributions and Dividend Tax Rates

Reminder: Form P11D submission deadline is approaching

Are you an employer? Do you provide benefits or expenses to your employees (or

Updated Timeline Announced for Making Tax Digital for VAT!

HMRC have today (17 October 2018) announced that for a small minority of VAT

Mitchell Charlesworth boosts corporate recovery and insolvency team

Mitchell Charlesworth has boosted its corporate recovery and insolvency team with the appointment of

Kreston members Awni Farsakh and Mitchell Charlesworth collaborate to host UAE VAT Seminar in Dubai

Mitchell Charlesworth VAT Director, Alison Birch, was the guest speaker at a recent VAT

Mitchell Charlesworth appointed by FC United of Manchester

FC United of Manchester has appointed Manchester accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth to provide a

Accountancy experts take platinum Xero partner status

Experts from North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth have achieved the very highest status

Government Announces Delay to Making Tax Digital Ambitions

The Government’s plans to implement their Making Tax Digital project has been delayed by

Maritime Monitoring Company Bouyed by Merseyside Innovation Award Win

Yesterday evening, Liverpool-based Marlan Maritime were awarded the highly contested and prestigious Merseyside Innovation

Updated HMRC Guidance for holding companies and VAT Recovery

In April 2017 HMRC released their updated guidance for holding companies and VAT recovery.

What we may see in the last ever Spring Budget

Ahead of the Spring Budget 2017 we have outlined what we expect to see

Ultrasonic Coffee Machine Cleaner claims January Merseyside Innovation Award

If you have ever bought a coffee from a high street chain you may

Mitchell Charlesworth bolsters Corporate Tax Team

Mitchell Charlesworth has strengthened its growing tax team with the appointment of Jennifer Curtis

MC Vanguard support NHS Imaging Equipment Specialist in Securing Investment

Med Imaging Healthcare has secured £3million investment through the Foresight Regional Investment Fund, which

Mitchell Charlesworth announce promotion in Chester Office

Mitchell Charlesworth is announcing a new promotion after continued growth, which also saw the

Mitchell Charlesworth Appoint Senior Personal Tax Manager

Mitchell Charlesworth have appointed a senior personal tax manager boosting its expert tax team.

VAT Aide Memoire for Minimising Your Threats & Maximising Your Opportunities

A large proportion of a business’ cash flow can be tied up in VAT

Mitchell Charlesworth Charge Up Audit Department with New Appointment & Promotion

Mitchell Charlesworth is charging up its audit and accounts division with the appointment and

Mitchell Charlesworth Appoint Senior VAT Manager

Mitchell Charlesworth have appointed a new Senior VAT Manager to drive growth across its

Mitchell Charlesworth’s Accelerated Service completes Watford Control acquisition

Mitchell Charlesworth has completed its first transaction through its new Accelerated service with the

Mitchell Charlesworth announces Kemp and Co Merger

SME specialist and North West based accountants and business advisors, Mitchell Charlesworth has today

MC Vanguard’s Jerry Scriven joins the VOOM from Virgin Media Business judging panel

MC Vanguard’s Jerry Scriven has been invited to join VOOM from Virgin Media Business’ semi-final judging

VAT and Overseas Supplies of Digital Services

Businesses who supply digital services to overseas customers may be unaware of the potential

Merseyside Innovation Awards honour three pioneering businesses

Three pioneering Merseyside businesses have claimed the April, May and June Merseyside Innovation Award

VAT Reverse Charge for Construction Services

Update: VAT Reverse Charge Delayed until 1 March 2021 – read more. To tackle

Mitchell Charlesworth promotes seven

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made seven promotions, including two partners in

MC Vanguard advises on sale of Crest Environmental

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of Crest Environmental to AA

How does the VAT reverse charge for construction work?

September 2019 Update: VAT Reverse Charge in Construction Industry Delayed by 12 months –

5D Health Protection Group Wins Merseyside Innovation Award

Liverpool’s multi award-winning contract research organisation and centre of excellence in biofilm and microbiology

Fleetsolve takes home MIA Prestige Award

Fleetsolve, the Wirral-based renewable power solutions specialist, has won the Merseyside Innovation Prestige Award.

Mitchell Charlesworth boosts tax team with two new senior hires

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has strengthened its expert tax team with two

Mitchell Charlesworth boosts corporate finance team with the promotion of James Curtis to manager

Mitchell Charlesworth has bolstered its corporate finance arm, MC Vanguard with the promotion of

HMRC report shows increase in R&D tax relief claims but many SMEs are missing out on this valuable tax credit

Phil Hartley, tax manager at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth comments on the

MC Vanguard advises on the sale of Little Friends Day Nursery

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of Little Friends Day Nursery

Annual Investment Allowance

With the UK’s exit from the EU rapidly approaching, the possibility of a ‘no

R&D tax credits for the architecture and engineering industry: Is your innovation being rewarded?

Although research and development tax credits have been available to businesses since 2000, many

Merry Christmas…

…and Best Wishes from Mitchell Charlesworth We would like to take this opportunity to

Government plans to shake up insolvency regime

Julie Webster, corporate recovery and insolvency associate at Mitchell Charlesworth, comments on the Government’s

Making Tax Digital for VAT – How will it affect you?

Alison Birch, VAT partner at Mitchell Charlesworth reminds businesses that the Government’s new rules

Eleven banks approved to join £350 million RBS Incentivised Switching Scheme

Eleven banks have been approved to participate in the £350 million RBS Incentivised Switching

Deficits distract academies from education

A new academy survey warns that financial uncertainty risks hampering academies in the North

Mitchell Charlesworth strengthens corporate recovery and insolvency team

Mitchell Charlesworth has bolstered its corporate recovery and insolvency team with the appointment of

Accountant aims to raise £2.5k for charity Stick ‘n’ Step by running London marathon

An accountant from Runcorn will be taking on the London Marathon in aid of

The new college insolvency regime

Tim Brock, qualified accountant and restructuring professional at Mitchell Charlesworth, explains what colleges need

Cara Bartlett takes on 13 half marathons in 13 weeks for charity

Mitchell Charlesworth’s head of marketing, Cara Bartlett, is running 13 half marathons in 13

Tectores Crowned Latest Merseyside Innovation Awards’ Monthly Winner

Wirral-based Tectores have become the second monthly winners of the 2019 Merseyside Innovation Awards

Solicitors Regulation Authority to launch new accounts rules in November

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed new regulations will come into force on

Signing up to Making Tax Digital for VAT – Important information

As you will be aware, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is now live

Orcha Crowned Merseyside Innovation Awards’ March Monthly Winner

Daresbury-based Orcha have become the March monthly winner of the 2019 Merseyside Innovation Awards

Mitchell Charlesworth announces raft of new client wins

Mitchell Charlesworth’s Manchester office has secured a raft of new client wins across Manchester

Mitchell Charlesworth strengthens team with key promotions and appointment

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has strengthened its audit and accounts team with

PIN IoT announced as latest monthly winner of the Merseyside Innovation Awards

Liverpool-based PIN IoT have been announced as the May monthly winner of the 2019

Mitchell Charlesworth managing partner takes on 200 mile challenge in aid of scout group

Paul Wainwright, managing partner of Mitchell Charlesworth, is planning to run and cycle 200

HMRC clarifies its position on import VAT reclaim

Do you need to change your importation process? HMRC have released Revenue & Customs

Mitchell Charlesworth supports The Hollies Farm Shop Group with senior finance hire

Mitchell Charlesworth has supported The Hollies Farm Shop Group with the recruitment of a

KRTS Power to Respond Ltd announced as latest monthly winner of the Merseyside Innovation Awards

Wirral-based KRTS Power to Respond Ltd have been announced as the June monthly winner

Three Merseyside businesses battle for the chance to win £10,000

Three pioneering Merseyside businesses will compete to take top prize at the 2019 Merseyside

8 top tips for a successful R&D tax claim

The government is actively pushing UK companies to claim R&D tax relief, given they

MC Vanguard advises on MBO of Challenger Mobile Communications

MC Vanguard has advised on the management buy out of a Welsh business-to-business telecoms

The impact of Brexit on the legal sector

In a series of blogs, Mitchell Charlesworth partner, Mike Buxton, looks at some of

The new VAT reverse charge for the construction industry – November 2020 update

June 2020 Update – VAT Reverse Charge in Construction Industry Delayed until 1 March

Mitchell Charlesworth hosts charity quiz in aid of Ronald McDonald House

Mitchell Charlesworth is hosting a charity quiz in aid of Ronald McDonald House. Ronald

Technology and the legal sector

In a series of blogs, Mitchell Charlesworth partner, Mike Buxton, looks at some of

Urgent Information about EORI Numbers

Further to our last Brexit update which you can read here, the Government has confirmed

Update to the VAT Do-It-Yourself Scheme

The government have today released a full list of eligible building materials and services

Breaking: Delay to Domestic Reverse Charge VAT in Construction Services

HMRC have today announced that the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT for Construction Services will

Staying competitive in the legal market

In his latest blog Mitchell Charlesworth partner, Mike Buxton, looks at how law firms

Mitchell Charlesworth host Charity Quiz in aid of Ronald McDonald House

Last night, (Thursday 26 September 2019) Mitchell Charlesworth hosted a charity quiz on behalf

HMRC report shows rise in R&D tax relief claims but many SMEs are still missing out

Phil Hartley, tax manager at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth comments on the

Financial challenges within the education sector begin to bite

Tim Brock, qualified accountant and restructuring professional at Mitchell Charlesworth, provides an update on

HMRC allow businesses to apply for more time to comply with Making Tax Digital

MTD is in full swing with the deferred businesses now falling within the scope

Mitchell Charlesworth raises over £1800 for Ronald McDonald House

Mitchell Charlesworth has donated more than £1800 to Ronald McDonald House, Manchester and this

Further pledges to review IR35/Off Payroll Rules Announced

The Conservative Party have pledged to review the ‘Off Payroll’/IR35 Rules as part of

Merry Christmas…

..and Best Wishes from Mitchell Charlesworth! We would like to take this opportunity to

Pre-pack sale saves jobs at Preston law firm

Seven jobs have been saved at a Preston law firm following its sale out

Exclusive Rewards receives R&D tax credits which help launch new website

North West cashback website Exclusive Rewards has launched a new website. Southport-based Exclusive Rewards

Changes to National Minimum and National Living Wage Rates 2020

Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2020, the government is increasing both

Mitchell Charlesworth boosts audit team with two new appointments and a promotion

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has strengthened its audit and accounts team with

HMRC announces change to the Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35)

HM Revenue & Customs have today clarified that the new off-payroll working rules (referred

Making Tax Digital – Soft-landing period ends soon

**Updated 15 February 2021** In April 2019 Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) was launched which

Updated: Business Continuity Assurance

Introduction and Reminder (Updated 24 March 2020) In light of ongoing developments regarding COVID-19,

Chancellor outlines Emploment and Wage Subsidy Measures in light of COVID-19

Please refer to our updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme here, updated

Information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The government has laid out unprecedented new measures to protect individuals and employments during

What is meant by ‘Furlough’? Your questions answered

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mitchell Charlesworth Payroll Services team are currently receiving an

Chancellor Outlines Support Measures for Self Employed

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has this evening, 26th March 2020, outlined the Government’s measures

Updated: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The government has provided further guidance for employers on how the Coronavirus Job Retention

Business Insurance – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Some or all of my employees are working from home due to recent

Changes to the Insolvency Scheme during COVID-19

On Saturday 28th March the Business Secretary Alok Sharma announced changes to the insolvency

Jobs saved as engineering firm acquired out of administration

Twenty-one jobs have been saved at a Lancashire engineering firm after it was acquired

New partner appointed by Mitchell Charlesworth

Mitchell Charlesworth has appointed a new partner. Alex Makinson has over twenty years of

Updated Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furlough

Further guidance was issued over the weekend concerning the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and

Charities and COVID 19 Update

The Chancellor has this evening (8 April 2020) announced a package of financial support

Updated: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Furlough Claims

The government’s portal for claiming furlough grants under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is

Furlough period extended until the end of June 2020

The Chancellor has today confirmed that the furlough scheme will now extend to the

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until October 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (12 May) announced that the job retention scheme

Update to Furlough Scheme and SEISS

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has this evening (29 May) announced updates to both the

Government launches consultation on taxation of coronavirus support payments and recovery of incorrect use of funds

The government have launched a consultation for draft legislation to be included in the

Breaking: Further Delay to Domestic Reverse Charge VAT in Construction Services

HMRC have today announced that the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT for Construction Services will

Mitchell Charlesworth clients rally during pandemic

It’s easy to overlook success in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, so we

Withdrawal of Postal Search Concession: VAT Implications

HMRC have announced in Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2020) that they are withdrawing

Furlough Fraud – Accidental or Deliberate?

There has been plenty in the media of late concerning potential abuse of the

Insolvency petitions suspended until September 30th 2020

**UPDATED: TIME PERIOD FOR STATUTORY MORATORIUM AND TERMINATION CLAUSES FOR SMALL SUPPLIERS NOW EXTENDED

Academies Financial Update: Growth funding now available through the new Trust Capacity Fund

This week, the Department for Education published guidance on the new Trust Capacity Fund

VAT Rate Cut to 5% for certain sectors

The Government has announced a temporary reduction of the VAT rate applicable to the

Chancellor’s Summer Statement

In light of the UK economy having retracted by 25% since the global COVID-19

“Eat Out to Help Out” (EOHO) Scheme

As we reported yesterday the Chancellor introduced a new “Eat Out to Help Out”

VAT Rate Cut Further Details

The Government yesterday announced a temporary reduction of the VAT rate applicable to the

VAT Rate Cut for the Hospitality Sector | Highlights

Following on from the government’s recent announcement, the temporary reduction of the VAT rate

Apprenticeship Incentive Payments Update 28 January 2021

** Article Update: The Apprenticeship Incentive Payment Scheme has been extended until 31 March

ESFA issues a further letter to all Accounting Officers

The Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Eileen Milner, has once

Update: Making Tax Digital | 22 July 2020

HMRC announced its roadmap for the future rollout of Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) yesterday

Job Retention Scheme Guidance Announced

Due to the extension of furlough until 31 March 2021 the Job Retention Bonus

Academies Financial Update: Catch-Up Premium and Reporting Requirements

The DfE and ESFA have recently published two important documents advising and updating academies

Academies Financial Submissions Deadlines Extended

The Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Mrs Eileen Milner, has

New grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns

Businesses in England that fall within local lockdown areas and are required to close*

CJRS Calculation Changes

A small but important update to the UK Government’s guidance around the calculation of

Employers sent furlough scheme compliance letters from HMRC

HMRC has stepped up compliance activity and begun to write to employers who it

Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has today, Thursday 24 September, announced his Winter Economy Plan in

Time to Pay Scheme

Following on from the Chancellor’s Winter Economic Statement last week, further details have now been announced

Job Retention Scheme Bonus Guidance

*Due to the extension of furlough until 31 March 2021 the Job Retention Bonus

HMRC report shows rise in R&D tax claims

Phil Hartley, tax manager at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth, comments on the

Chancellor announces expansion of Job Support Scheme with localised lockdown furlough and cash grants for affected businesses

The Chancellor has today confirmed an expansion to the previously announced Job Support Scheme. Businesses

Liverpool City Region announces new Hospitality & Leisure Support Grant

Following the Government’s announcement that the Liverpool City Region would be placed into ‘Tier

COVID-19: R&D tax credits boost cashflow

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the

Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2020: 5 steps to protect from charity fraud

This week is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2020 (19 – 23 October) which

Cautionary tale about HMRC tax investigations

Mitchell Charlesworth partner Mike Buxton advises businesses and individuals on how to guard against

Chancellor amends Winter Economy Plan for Tier 2 & 3 Businesses

On Thursday 22 October the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced further financial support measures for

Applications for the Liverpool City Region Hospitality & Leisure Support Grant close tomorrow 30 October 2020

A reminder that applications for the Liverpool City Region Hospitality & Leisure Support Grant

Alert for Employers: Job Support Scheme (Open) – Temporary Working Agreement

Generally, employers are able to claim the JSS Open where some, or all, of

National COVID-19 Restrictions reimposed for November & further economic support announced

The Government announced yesterday, Saturday 31 October that the UK as whole faces further

Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) 80% Grant Extension for November

In his speech to the House of Commons on 2nd November, the Prime Minister confirmed

Insolvency news update: Q3 2020 company insolvency rates released

Jeremy Oddie, corporate recovery and insolvency partner at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth

Furlough and SEISS now extended to March 2021

The Chancellor has today confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be

Furlough claims for November open today | Updated CJRS Guidance

A reminder that claims under the extended CJRS scheme for November open today, with

Greater Manchester Combined Authority launches £10 million Bounce Back Fund

In partnership with GC Business Finance, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (“GMCA”) has pledged £10

VAT Update for Employers – Business Gifts, Staff Parties and Business Entertainment 2021

**Article updated December 2021** The area of entertainment and gifts always seems to raise

Companies House urges all companies to sign up for email reminders

Companies House is urging all companies to sign up to their email reminder service

Paying VAT which has been deferred due to Coronavirus

**Updated February 2021: New Deferral Payment Scheme for deferred VAT payments** *This article was updated

Warnings over new HMRC insolvency ranking due on 1 December 2020

Jeremy Oddie, corporate recovery and insolvency partner at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth

Changes to National Minimum and National Living Wage Rates and Age Bracket Changes 2021

For 2022 rates please click here. Employers should be aware that on 1 April

Liverpool City Region announces further support for the hospitality and leisure sectors

The Liverpool City Region has announced a new £9.5 million support fund for hospitality

Mitchell Charlesworth appointed by Michael Carrick Foundation and British American Football Association

Manchester accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has been appointed by Michael Carrick Foundation and the

A warning regarding HMRC phishing attempts

A warning for all businesses and individuals to be vigilant after a recent spate

Arcadia and Debenhams collapse

Jeremy Oddie, corporate recovery and insolvency partner at accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth, comments on

Covid-19: financial recovery strategies for law firms

Mike Buxton, head of professional practices at Mitchell Charlesworth, discusses the impact of the

Brexit Summary – December 2020

The end of the year – and therefore the end of the transition period

Impact of financing on audits and the change to HMRC preferred creditor status

As the fallout of Covid-19 continues, businesses are now starting to feel the consequences

Furlough extended until end April | Business Support Loans extended until end of March

The Government have announced today that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will now continue

Wishing you a Merry Christmas…

…and Best Wishes from Mitchell Charlesworth As 2020 draws to a close and we

Government extends insolvency measures plus business evictions ban extended until March

The government has announced further extensions to insolvency measures as well as a separate

Further financial support grants announced due to Lockdown 3.0

The Chancellor has this morning confirmed that businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure

Mitchell Charlesworth helps North West businesses access over £2.1 million in R&D tax credits in 2020

In 2020 Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access more than

Mitchell Charlesworth moves to new Manchester office

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth is set to move to new premises in

Self Assessment Filing Deadline Extended

HMRC have today (25 January 2021) confirmed an extension for the submission of 2019-20

A year on from when Covid-19 hit, what next for the UK retail sector?

With news announced this month that British retail suffered its worst annual sales performance

£1000 Cash Boost for Employers hiring trainees

On 27th January the government announced a new £1,000 cash incentive to encourage employees to

Information about Bounce Back Loans

The government have this morning, 8 February, confirmed some changes to the Bounce Back

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority creates new Liverpool City Region Local Business Support Grant

Local authorities in the Liverpool City Region have confirmed the launch of a new

Mitchell Charlesworth secures 45 new academy school clients

Mitchell Charlesworth has secured 45 new academy school clients. The 45 academy schools are

First year allowance on electric cars for capital allowances extended to 31 March 2025

In the Spring Budget 2020, the Government announced that it planned to extend the

Reforms to the Prompt Payment Code will help small businesses

The Government has strengthened the Prompt Payment Code and told big businesses they must

HMRC Gives more time to pay self assessment tax bill

  HMRC have today (19 February 2021) confirmed that they will not charge Self

Spring Budget 2021 | An overview of the Key Announcements

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has this afternoon delivered his 2021 Spring Budget.  We summarise below

Government extends corporate insolvency measures until 2022

Businesses have been given “much needed breathing space” during the Covid-19 pandemic with the

Mitchell Charlesworth helps Cheshire duo launch mobile pizzeria company

Chester accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has helped two Cheshire entrepreneurs launch a state-of-the-art mobile

Important information for newly self employed intending to apply for the fourth SEISS grant

Newly self employed, i.e. those who started their business in 2019/20 who had previously

Award-winning Liverpool gardener stars at prestigious flower show

Award-winning Liverpool garden designer Peter Lloyd has created a unique garden based on mindfulness

Reminder: 2 weeks to go until the changes to the off-payroll rules (IR35)

From 6 April 2021, changes to the off-payroll rules (also known as IR35) will

Mitchell Charlesworth bolsters tax team with director appointment

Mitchell Charlesworth has bolstered its tax team with the appointment of a new director

Applications now open for Business Recovery Loan Scheme

As announced in the Chancellor’s Budget on 3rd March the Business Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) is now

SEISS 4th Grant – Additional requirements for applicants

HMRC have this morning issued further guidance ahead of the fourth round of the

Reminder: Restart Grant Scheme is open for applications

A quick reminder that as per the Chancellor’s Budget on 3rd March, the Restart Grant scheme,

Audit transformation combines digital innovation and human interaction

The last year, despite all its challenges, has been a valuable learning experience for

Mitchell Charlesworth promotes five

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of promotions, including an

Government extends Covid-19 insolvency measures to the end of June

The government has extended temporary insolvency measures supporting businesses during the pandemic till the

Freeport tax incentives

The government plans to create eight new Freeports in England as a means to

SEISS 5th Grant Guidance for Applicants | Cash boost for apprenticeships | A reminder about changes to the CJRS

There have been a couple of announcements in recent days in terms of guidance on

Businesses should prepare now for the end of government Covid-19 support

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge economic impact on businesses. Over the last

The Future of Furlough

When the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 20

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on linkedin SEISS 5th Grant – Guidance for applicants

HMRC have this morning, 6th July, released the guidance of the fifth and final

Reporting Coronavirus grants and support payments on tax returns

As you will be aware, there have been many taxable grants and support payments

Mitchell Charlesworth helps North West businesses access over £3.6 million in R&D tax credits during Covid-19 pandemic

During the Covid-19 pandemic Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access

Get ready for the new 12.5% VAT rate!

All businesses claiming VAT back on travel or staff entertainment need to be aware

High income child benefit charge – an update

Following the recent Upper Tribunal decision in the case of Wilkes V Revenue &

Bounce Back Loan Scheme misuse

The bounce back loan scheme (BBLS) was made available to help support businesses during

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax delayed until 2024

On 23 September HMRC announced that the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for

Health and Social Care Levy – the wider impact on businesses and what happens next

On 7 September 2021 the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced the introduction of a

HMRC report shows further rise in R&D tax claims

Phil Hartley, director of tax at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth comments on

Mitchell Charlesworth boosts team with seven senior appointments and announces new hybrid working model

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made a series of senior appointments in

Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021

Next week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021 (18 – 22 October) which aims

Additional Grant Funding for Businesses

The Government has provided some Local Authorities within the region with a fixed amount

The Budget – October 2021

Phil Hartley, tax director at Mitchell Charlesworth comments on today’s Budget announcements about R&D

Business insolvency – recognising the warning signs

How to self-diagnose the state of your business, the danger signs to look out

Government sets out steps to update R&D tax reliefs

On 30 November 2021 the government announced plans to implement a number of changes

Merry Christmas from Mitchell Charlesworth

Best Wishes from Mitchell Charlesworth As 2021 draws to a close and we look

Financial Support Announced for Hospitality & Leisure Sectors

Further financial support has been announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today in light of

Mitchell Charlesworth helps North West businesses access over £3.1 million in R&D tax credits in 2021

In 2021 Mitchell Charlesworth has helped businesses in the North West access more than

HMRC extends Self Assessment filing deadline

HMRC announced today (6 January 2022) that it is waiving late filing and late

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

On 21 December 2021, the Chancellor announced further financial support for businesses within the

Reclaiming Employees’ Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid due to COVID-19

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme repays employers the SSP paid to current

Mitchell Charlesworth advises Breaking Free on its sale to LifeWorks

Mitchell Charlesworth has advised Breaking Free, a leading provider of digital substance use disorder

Multi-academy trusts report record-breaking financial surpluses but sector warns caution

A new academy survey shows academies in the North West boosted their surpluses during

Changes to National Minimum and National Living Wage Rates and Age Bracket Changes 2022

Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2022, the government is increasing both

Mitchell Charlesworth helps mobile food business Dough & Go expand

Local entrepreneurs grow their mobile food business and expand into new marketplaces. Dough &

Reminder for Employers: Submit your claim under the Covid Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme repays employers the Statutory Sick Pay paid

New partner appointment at Mitchell Charlesworth

Mitchell Charlesworth has promoted Louise Casey to partner. Louise graduated with a degree in