Some
of the biggest names in business, entertainment and sport will soon be
receiving letters demanding payment of disputed tax bills.
Under
the new finance bill, which will become law in the next few weeks, HM Revenue
and Customs (HMRC) will gain new powers to make them pay upfront.
They
will only get the money back if the dispute is eventually settled in their
favour.
Among
them are stars including footballer David Beckham.
The
list also features business leaders such