Rishi Sunak’s accountants urge retention of non-dom status

Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, are the wealthiest ever occupants of Downing Street, prompting accusations he is out of touch with the cost-of-living crisis facing millions of Britons. Photograph: FD/Francis Dias/NEWSPIX INTERNATIONAL

Rishi Sunak’s accountancy firm, a wealth management company that argued against removing non-domiciled status, has welcomed the government’s tax breaks for wealthy savers and promises to minimise clients’ capital gains tax.

Evelyn Partners signed off on the three-page summary of the prime minister’s tax affairs which Downing Street released this week, showing that Sunak made around £5m in the last three years, mostly through his US-based investment fund.