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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Nigel Farage is interviewd by a GB news journalist
The parliamentary register of interests shows that Farage has made nearly £400,000 from GB News since August 2024, for about 190 hours’ work. Photograph: James Veysey/Shutterstock

Nigel Farage is using a private company to reduce his tax bill on his GB News media appearances and other outside employment in a television star-style arrangement that has in recent years become frowned on by major broadcasters.

The Reform UK leader diverts money from his prime-time TV show into his company, which means that he paid only 25% corporation tax on profits, instead of 40% income tax, and could offset some expenses.

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