I went to see Genesis way back when, almost as embarrassing as owning a U2 vinyl. Gabriel had just left and I reckoned the audience sang Supper’s Ready better than Phil. I did like Buster, though he’s no doubt had more of a negative impact on the British balance of payments than the bank robber he played.
European countries need laws like the USA. If you pay less tax in your tax haven than you would in your home country you pay the difference to the Fed or you renounce your nationality.
Madame recently phoned a well-known British high street bank to open an account. She answered a few questions (including where she is resident and the amount) and got put through to the Jersey-based off-shore department, and had to explain that she wasn’t interested in avoiding tax but simply wanted an account in pounds.
