I wrote this blog post in January 2007, during a visit to Chile. My relationship with TI has changed since then, as they have developed
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There is no room for the purveyors of tax avoidance in UK public life
I was meant to start yesterday on the Today programme, discussing whether or not HMRC should have an input into the honours system on a
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Amazon and eBay to be liable for VAT fraud on their German sites
The FT has reported that: The German government is to make internet platforms such as eBay and Amazon liable for sellers on their sites who
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UK to adopt new, stricter, anti-money laundering laws
Because I have been away (even if blog activity did not entirely reflect that fact) I have missed a few key events in recent days.
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Nevis, where the war against tax haven secrecy has yet to be won
For those with an interest in VAT fraud
This may be interesting to those with an interest in VAT fraud. I know this may be a niche interest, but do not doubt its
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The investigation of 839 offshore tax cheats proves that change is possible
In 2005 I wrote this with John Christensen: Automatic information exchange between countries would go a long way towards tackling the culture of tax evasion and
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Jersey: still occupied
The Jersey Evening Post reported yesterday that: Last month External Relations Minister Ian Gorst announced that Jersey was following the UK by introducing a ‘settled-status’
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The UK’s VAT gap – my evidence to the Treasury Committee
I gave evidence to the EU parliament last week on the VAT tax gap. This morning our parliament has published evidence I submitted to them
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