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How HMRC is FLEECING UK sport with tax raids

Jul 17, 2026
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Wimbledon champions technically win £3.6m, but HMRC is waiting in the wings to raid over half of it. The UK tax system is quietly driving the world's top sports stars, F1 drivers, and golf legends away from our shores. In this video, we break down how HMRC’s aggressive, granular tax laws mean some players actually LOSE money by competing at Wimbledon, and why this crackdown threatens the future of major British sporting events. Get more of City AM 👇 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam

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