Coronation Street actor Bill Roache, earning £250k in the ITV soap, faces bankruptcy due to a £500m Cayman Islands tax avoidance scheme investment and related tax debt.

Bill Roache, the long-standing actor on Coronation Street, faces bankruptcy despite his £250,000 a year salary due to a large tax debt from an investment in a £500 million Cayman Islands tax avoidance scheme. HMRC, which usually only files for bankruptcy as a last resort, has lodged a petition against Roache. The 91-year-old actor, known for his role as Ken Barlow, remains a valued member of the soap's cast.

January 25, 2024
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