Redknapp used account in dog’s name for bungs, court told January 23, 2012 Trial begins into claims 64-year-old avoided tax Jury told Spurs boss had secret Monaco account Redknapp and Mandaric deny charges TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp received “bungs” totalling almost £200,000 into an offshore account in the name of his pet dog and deliberately dodged paying tax on the sums, a court heard yesterday. Redknapp, who is [...]
Spurs to drop stadium appeal August 23, 2011 TOTTENHAM are expected to abandon their legal battle over the Olympic Stadium and could do so as early as today – clearing the way for West Ham to move in after London 2012. Spurs are instead likely to revert to plans to build a new stadium next to their current home White Hart Lane, contingent [...]
Spurs to drop stadium appeal August 23, 2011 TOTTENHAM are expected to abandon their legal battle over the Olympic Stadium and could do so as early as today – clearing the way for West Ham to move in after London 2012. Spurs are instead likely to revert to plans to build a new stadium next to their current home White Hart Lane, contingent [...]
Fraud level hit a record high last year amid economic downturn January 29, 2012 THE level of fraud reached an all-time high last year, and the economic downturn is likely to trigger more financial crime, according to KPMG’s Fraud Barometer. Research published today shows fraudsters stole a record £3.5bn last year, with a huge surge in the second half, when £2.5bn of fraud was recorded. The figure was pushed [...]
Redknapp in outburst at cop as drama hits tax trial February 1, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp shouted across the courtroom at a detective to “stop staring” and accused the policeman of trying to unsettle him as his tax evasion trial took a dramatic turn yesterday. Redknapp (inset) raised his voice towards Detective Inspector David Manley, who led the City of London Police investigation, amid a series of [...]
EasyJet ups dividend as earnings rise September 22, 2011 EASYJET yesterday announced a £150m special dividend as the company raised profit guidance, thanks to a boost from business travellers and short-break tourists. The airline announced a total payout of £190m – including a year-end dividend of £40m – for the year to 30 September. Chief executive Carolyn McCall said: “When we announced our strategy [...]
Redknapp payments did not cheat anyone, says Mandaric January 31, 2012 FORMER Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric, the man accused of paying “bungs” to Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, says he does not know the meaning of tax evasion. Denying that payments totalling £189,400 made to Redknapp’s offshore account were deliberate attempts to bypass income tax and National Insurance, Mandaric told Southwark Crown Court: “I did not cheat [...]
Spurs refuse to give up the fight for Olympic Stadium June 29, 2011 TOTTENHAM have gone back to the High Court to continue their bid for a judicial review of the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham. Spurs are refusing to accept defeat after last week’s decision by Judge Mr Justice Davis to reject their bid and that of Leyton Orient’s. The club will now [...]
Spurs refuse to give up the fight for Olympic Stadium June 29, 2011 TOTTENHAM have gone back to the High Court to continue their bid for a judicial review of the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham. Spurs are refusing to accept defeat after last week’s decision by Judge Mr Justice Davis to reject their bid and that of Leyton Orient’s. The club will now [...]
MINT Polo In The Park: champagne, laughs and some stellar networking March 15, 2012 MINT Polo In The Park, taking place this year on 8, 9 and 10 June is London’s ultimate summer networking and socialising event. What better way to spend a Friday with clients and colleagues than in the glorious sunshine of Hurlingham Park – the crowd cheering as ponies thunder past on perfectly manicured lawns, while [...]