GovernmentHigh Street
Matalan founder Hargeaves loses 20-year court battle over tax bill
The Upper Tier Tribunal ruled against Hargreaves' appeal on February 11. He has three weeks to take the case to the Court of Appeal
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Matalan founder John Hargreaves has lost a long-running court battle with HMRC as he attempts to avoid a tax bill that may reach up to £135m.
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