03/09/2014
Gary Barlow Apologises Over Tax Avoidance Scandal
Singer Gary Barlow has apologised over the tax avoidance scandal and has promised to that he will sort the matter "ASAP".
Gary, 43, said on Twitter: "I want to apologise to anyone who was offended by the tax stories earlier this year.
"With a new team of accountants we are working to settle things with all parties involved ASAP."
Earlier this year, Gary and Take That band members Mark Owen and Howard Donald, were accused of hiding millions of pounds from authorities.
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Gary, 43, said on Twitter: "I want to apologise to anyone who was offended by the tax stories earlier this year.
"With a new team of accountants we are working to settle things with all parties involved ASAP."
Earlier this year, Gary and Take That band members Mark Owen and Howard Donald, were accused of hiding millions of pounds from authorities.
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