How many billions will Britain get from the great Swiss tax amnesty?
British attempts to recoup tax from swiss bank accounts are put in the shade by america’s policy of prosecuting swiss bankers reports Faisal Islam.
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Barclays is implicated in a “highly abusive” tax loophole scheme and accused of trying to avoid more than £500m.
British attempts to recoup tax from swiss bank accounts are put in the shade by america’s policy of prosecuting swiss bankers reports Faisal Islam.
Taxing civil servants is one thing, but experts tell Channel 4 News that, if it is serious about tackling tax evasion, the UK should look to the US, which is waging “economic war” against Switzerland.
The coalition might agree with Clegg’s proposals in principal, but the cost of his proposals mean that no new tax threshold targets have been agreed.
Channel 4 News understands that former judge Sir Andrew Park has been asked to look into controversial decisions by the UK tax authorities to do deals with large corporations to forgive unpaid taxes.
As police and protesters clash during a demonstration in London against corporate tax avoidance, campaigners tell Channel 4 News people have “had enough of dodgy deals with super-rich corporations”.
Faisal Islam asks if the Chancellor has played a blinder on the Switzerland tax haven – or if he’s wasted an opportunity.
If war was declared on certain tax havens Britain’s financial position could be fast transformed.
Demonstrators have taken part in UK-wide protests over Topshop boss Sir Philip Green’s tax affairs. They allege that he avoided paying hundreds of millions of pounds.
High street stores across Britain were forced to shut on a major shopping day as protesters accused bosses of tax avoidance. Alex Thomson says the campaign behind the action is growing.
Nick Clegg’s message to activists was simple: that he now leads a grown up party of government. So now he’s come of age, was he responsible enough to get his facts right?
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HSBC “disappointed” last year, its chief executive admits, as the bank reports a 17 per cent drop in profits following the recent tax avoidance scandal.
Labour leader Ed Miliband tells conference NHS improvements will be funded by clamping down on tax avoidance, using proceeds from a mansion tax, and raising extra resources from tobacco companies.
Labour leader Ed Miliband outlines plans to increase NHS spending, with fees for tobacco companies, a “mansion tax” for owners of £2m plus homes and a crackdown on tax avoidance.