David Gauke MP is the Tory Treasury Minister responsible for HMRC. He replied for the government in yesterday’s debate on tax avoidance and tax evasion. I’d love to find
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Is Jersey going bust?
There’s a fascinating advert out that’s been drawn to my attention, issued by the Jersey government. It says: The States of Jersey, Treasury & Resources department
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If Helsinki can refuse to deal with companies with tax haven links why can’t UK councils do the same?
This fascinating report comes from Helsinki. I discussed the issue when there in June: The Helsinki City Council on Wednesday debated a proposed strategy of
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Labour on tax avoidance and evasion: yesterday in parliament
I’ve already mentioned yesterday’s debate in the Commons on tax avoidance and evasion. There were, as I noted, some highlights. Catherine McKinnell provided some during the Labour front bench response.
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Yesterday in parliament: tax avoidance and evasion
One of the frustrating things about sitting in the House of Commons watching a debate is you’re not allowed a computer in the public gallery.
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The government’s General Anti-Abuse Rule is forecast to have no economic impact by design
I have had an email from an informed source saying: I am not sure I share your dismay at the “negligible” assessment of the economic
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Want to avoid your responsibilities to the world? Why not move to St Kitts?
An email has come my way advertising the following investment opportunity in St Kitts & Nevis: A US$400,000 investment in the new Park Hyatt St Kitts development entitles
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The General Anti-Tax Avoidance Principle Bill – a briefing
PCS has given me permission to re-publish here their briefing to MPs on Michael Meacher’s General Anti-Tax Avoidance Principle Bill that is being debated in the House
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An S.O.S. from the people of tax haven Jersey
Cross-posted from Treasure Islands: A petition has been launched which is introduced as follows: “Leah McGrath Goodman is an American investigative journalist, author and former UK resident who
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