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HMRC
22:30, 7 OCT 2017
Newcastle United facing major tax fraud probe with around £500million worth of transfer deals under scrutiny
Newcastle United FC
The Toon are facing questions as HMRC’s Operation Loom officers believe Newcastle "systematically abused the tax system"
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'Fraudsters and abusers': Taxman accuses Newcastle United of 'systematic' scam and 'secret' payments
Newcastle United FC
A court heard on Wednesday that HM Revenue and Customs are investigating striker Ba’s transfer to Newcastle from West Ham
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Newcastle United lose High Court ruling over documents seized by tax officials
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley, whose home was also searched, was among a number of senior European football officials arrested and later released without charge
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Former Premier League star Barry Ferguson declared bankrupt with debts of more than £1.4m
Barry Ferguson
The ex-Scotland captain was declared insolvent after failing to settle large bills thought to be owed to the taxman
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Jimmy Carr admits David Cameron was right to slam him for avoiding tax - but says he's had the last laugh
Jimmy Carr
The former PM called out the comedian over his £3million tax avoidance scheme but as Carr pointed out: “In my defence, I have still got my job..."
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David Beckham, Ant & Dec, Robbie Williams among 1,400 people - including celebrities - named for 'involvement in £700 million tax relief scheme'
David Beckham
HR Customs and Revenues argued that the scheme, which involved investment in movies, was a form of tax avoidance
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Rafa Benitez Q&A: Newcastle boss on Mike Ashley, HMRC raids and summer transfer plans for Premier League return
Newcastle United FC
Here are the important bits of Benitez’ detailed question and answer session with analysis from Mirror Football's North East reporter Simon Bird
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Former Newcastle United midfielder Sylvain Marveaux 'arrested in France' as part of HMRC's tax fraud probe
Sylvain Marveaux
HMRC released a statement on Wednesday saying "several men working within the professional football industry" had been arrested
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Rafa Benitez set for talks with Mike Ashley as Newcastle boss insists it's business as usual amid HMRC probe
Rafael Benitez
Top of the agenda with Ashley will be a transfer budget and what scope he has to rebuild his squad
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Football tax fraud probe Q&A: The story so far, those involved and what's been said
HMRC
We take you through what we know so far about HMRC's football tax probe following the arrest of several individuals
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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley found out club had been raided in £5m tax fraud probe on TV news
HMRC
HMRC officials also swooped on West Ham United's ground as part of a probe which centres on transfers, agents fees and income tax payments
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Will Lee Charnley's arrest and the HMRC investigation affect Newcastle's promotion to the Premier League?
Newcastle United FC
HMRC officials were seen at the club’s training ground in Benton and at St James’ Park on Wednesday
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Lee Charnley's arrest raises a number of key questions for Newcastle, who find themselves in crisis-mode once more
Newcastle United FC
Many fans want to know if United could be deducted points, but with the probe being at such an early stage it is impossible to know how serious it will get.
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Who is Lee Charnley? Newcastle United's managing director profiled following his arrest
Lee Charnley
Charnley, who is managing director at Sta James' Park is being quizzed by officers from HM Revenue and Customs
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League Two Leyton Orient pay off debt to HMRC in full as they avoid administration but are still in "mortal danger"
Leyton Orient FC
The League Two strugglers have paid the reported £250,000 tax bill
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MP slams Leyton Orient owner Francesco Becchetti for causing "mayhem" over unpaid £250k tax bill
Leyton Orient FC
The League Two side have been served with a winding-up order over unpaid tax bills and will appear in court next month
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Notts County boss Kevin Nolan makes HIMSELF his second new signing at Meadow Lane
Kevin Nolan
The ex-Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham midfielder joined the club as manager on January 12, but had been unable to register him as a player
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Notts County saved by takeover as local businessman Alan Hardy agrees £4m buyout from Ray Trew
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Hardy says he is "immensely proud" after coming to an agreement with the previous owner
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Notts County's future in doubt with winding up order adding to their financial problems
Notts County FC
The world’s oldest professional football club is also believed to have six-figure debts and to have needed help from the Football League to pay the players last month
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Dean Windass declared bankrupt owing more than £150,000 to taxman
Dean Windass
A specialist judge made a bankruptcy order against the 47-year-old former Hull City hero at a Bankruptcy & Companies Court hearing in London
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Sir Alex Ferguson among hundreds ordered to pay back TWENTY times their investment in tax scheme - and some fear bankruptcy
Alex Ferguson
Sven-Göran Eriksson and Glenn Hoddle are also among 780 investors who paid £2.2billion into Eclipse - though there is no evidence any of the named investors are in financial difficulties
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England boss Gareth Southgate puts £3.5million mansion up for sale amid tax row
Gareth Southgate
The ex-international may face a huge demand from HM Revenue & Customs if it wins a legal battle over a controversial investment firm
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England manager Gareth Southgate caught up in £434million tax avoidance dispute
Gareth Southgate
The 46-year-old former England player invested in two partnerships set up by notorious investment firm Ingenious
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Football agents warned bungs used to persuade players to sign for them are against FA rules
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Many top stars switch to new representation during their careers and the Football Association are concerned about inducements such as cash, jobs and cars
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