France investigating 500 over tax after Panama Papers leaks 

The French government is investigating the records of about 560 taxpayers based on leaked documents from a Panamian law firm.

Denmark to buy leaked Panama Papers in tax crackdown 

Denmark will buy leaked data from a Panamanian law firm that helped customers open offshore companies to avoid paying taxes, the Scandinavian country's taxation minister has said.

When mafia expert Roberto Saviano tells us Britain is the most corrupt country in the world, it's time to start listening 

Mafia expert Roberto Saviano was right this week when he said that it’s Britain, rather than Afghanistan, the South of Italy or Nigeria, which is the most corrupt country in the world.

Corruption threat warning from John Kerry as summit to tackle issue begins in UK 

Corruption is a bigger threat to the world than terrorist extremists, US secretary of state John Kerry said at a UK-hosted summit seeking to tackle global graft.

Cayman Islands to join effort against tax cheats 

The Cayman Islands has become the latest financial centre to vow to join an initiative aimed at sharing details on company ownership to make it tougher for tax cheats and criminals to avoid detection.

Cameron pressured on overseas territories' tax secrecy amid corruption row 

David Cameron has come under pressure in the House of Commons over tax secrecy in Britain's overseas territories and Crown dependencies, a day ahead of the anti-corruption summit he is hosting in London.

Emma Watson offshore company named in latest Panama Papers data 

Emma Watson set up an offshore company named in the latest leak of the Panama Papers.

Panama Papers law firm threatens legal action 

The Panamanian law firm at the centre of a huge trove of leaked documents detailing offshore financial dealings says it will take legal action against an international group of journalists.

Panama Papers database published online 

Journalists have published the names of thousands of offshore companies included in the Panama Papers.

German paper publishes 'manifesto' from Panama leak source 

A German newspaper that obtained leaked files from a Panamanian law firm detailing offshore financial dealings has published what it said is a manifesto from its anonymous source.

Panama Papers: Committee to clean up Panamanian financial system 

Panama's government has set up a committee of independent experts to make recommendations on cleaning up the country's financial system.

Panama Papers movie already in the works 

The Panama Papers data leak - one of the most fervently discussed news items of the year is already being shopped around Hollywood; with plans to adapt the yet-to-be-published book on the subject into a feature film.

David Cameron will not be investigated over off-shore trust and tax affairs by parliamentary watchdog 

Standards watchdogs will not investigate Prime Minister David Cameron over the off-shore controversy revealed by the Panama Papers data leak.

MPs given role in appointment of Financial Conduct Authority boss 

MPs will be given the final say on who is appointed as the boss of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a Treasury minister has announced.

44% view David Cameron's handling of finances as 'morally repugnant' 

Nearly half the public believe David Cameron's management of his financial affairs has been "morally repugnant", according to polling.

Ukip regional boss David McNarry: I won't show tax return to media 

A senior Northern Ireland political leader has refused to reveal his tax return to the media - and accused his rivals of "a rush of blood to the head" for doing so.

Of course Jeremy Corbyn is the real tax-dodger, that's why he paid more than he owed 

It was highly moving to hear the Prime Minister explain that the reason he gave misleading answers about benefiting from offshore tax arrangements was because he was angry with comments made about his dad. It makes you realise that, when it comes to tax avoidance, the Camerons are the real victims.

George Osborne in blacklist threat to countries that fail to comply on tax 

Countries that refuse to "play by the rules" on tax transparency will be blacklisted, George Osborne has announced.

HMRC only investigates 35 wealthy individuals for tax evasion each year 

HMRC investigated just 35 wealthy individuals for tax evasion each year, according to a Parliamentary report.

Spanish minister linked to offshore firms resigns 

Spain's acting industry minister, whose name has been linked to offshore companies, has resigned, the ruling Popular Party said.

A more hi-tech regional Press would reassure whistleblowers 

Anyone who believes journalism is dead should look at the Panama Papers. Likewise, anyone who believes the mainstream media is toast should do the same.

HMRC should increase number of prosecutions of 'wealthy tax evaders', say MPs 

The Government's tax inspectors are not doing enough to tackle tax fraud and should step up the number of prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders, an influential parliamentary committee has found.

Fifty biggest US companies stashing $1.3trn offshore: Coca-Cola, Walt Disney, Alphabet (Google) and Goldman Sachs all implicated in Oxfam report 

The 50 biggest US companies have more money stashed offshore than the entire GDP of Spain, Mexico or Australia, collectively keeping about $1.3trn (£0.91trn) in territories where the money does not count towards US tax, according to a new report by Oxfam.

Gerry Adams will have 'no problem' publishing his tax returns in wake of Panama papers - Sinn Fein TDs 

Sinn Fein TDs have said party president Gerry Adams will have “no problem” publishing his tax returns in the wake of the Panama papers scandal.

Dennis Skinner finds fans in the US after being ejected from Parliament over 'Dodgy Dave' comment 

While Parliament must seem like some sort of bizarre pantomime across the pond, there is one MP in it whose appeal is proving transatlantic: Dennis Skinner.

City of London seen as tax haven at centre of worldwide system, says McDonnell 

The City of London is seen as a "tax haven" at the centre of a worldwide system designed to help the super rich avoid paying tax, John McDonnell has warned as he called for an independent inquiry into the Panama Papers.

Jeremy Corbyn: I pay more tax than some companies 

Jeremy Corbyn has claimed he pays more tax than companies owned by people that David Cameron "might know quite well".

Panama scandal just capitalism in all its rotten glory 

The publication of the Panama Papers is a reminder that, when it comes to colonialism and corruption, there's nothing new under the tropical sun.

SInn Fein's McGuinness reveals he paid £37,143 in tax on salary 

Martin McGuinness paid more than £37,000 in tax last year, the latest personal disclosures arising from the Panama Papers scandal have shown.

Organised crime prosecutors raid Panama Papers law firm's office 

Organised crime prosecutors raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm looking for evidence of money laundering and financing terrorism following a leak of documents about tax havens it set up for wealthy international clients.

Martin McGuinness and David Ford latest Northern Ireland leaders to reveal earnings from tax return 

Martin McGuinness and David Ford have become the latest Northern Ireland leaders to publish their tax returns in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal.

Investigators visit Panama Papers law firm's office 

Panamanian prosecutors have visited the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm to look into its allegations that a computer hacker was behind the leak of a trove of financial documents about tax havens the firm set up to benefit influential people around the globe.

A smug lack of empathy is Cameron's big sin, not avarice 

On the form book of the last few, fiascoid days this is not the highest of hurdles to clear. But the truest thing David Cameron has said of late is that he is, by birth, a very lucky person. The one birthright he was denied, however, was the power of imagination.

PM Cameron acts to crack down on offshore corruption 

David Cameron has set out new measures to make it harder for people to hide the proceeds of corruption offshore, as Jeremy Corbyn and George Osborne published details of their tax returns.

DUP's Arlene Foster reveals her earnings in wake of Panama Papers controversy 

First Minister Arlene Foster has released her tax return documents in the wake of the Panama Papers which has engulfed world leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood publishes tax return 

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has published his tax return following the aftermath of the Panama Papers controversy.

First Minister Arlene Foster releases tax return in wake of Panama Papers controversy 

First Minister Arlene Foster has released her tax returns in the wake of the Panama Papers controversy.

UUP leader Mike Nesbitt releases tax return 

Mike Nesbitt has released his tax returns in the wake of the Panama Papers controversy.

Cameron sets out transparency measures as Corbyn, Osborne publish tax returns 

David Cameron has set out new measures to make it harder for people to hide the proceeds of corruption offshore, as Jeremy Corbyn and George Osborne published details of their tax returns.

Scottish political leaders voluntarily publish their tax returns 

The leaders of four of Scotland's political parties have published their tax returns in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal.

David Cameron releases personal finance records amid offshore fund storm 

David Cameron had a taxable income of more than £200,000 in 2014-15 and paid almost £76,000 in tax, an unprecedented release of his personal finance details show.

Jeremy Corbyn: David Cameron has lost public trust over financial dealings 

David Cameron has "misled the public" and "lost the trust of the British people" after admitting he had benefited from an offshore fund set up by his late father, Jeremy Corbyn said.

Jimmy Carr uses David Cameron's words to poke fun at offshore trust furore 

Comedian Jimmy Carr, whose financial dealings were criticised by David Cameron, said it would be "morally wrong" to comment on another individual's tax affairs as the Prime Minister faced criticism for benefiting from an offshore trust.

Panama Papers: David Cameron repeatedly condemned tax avoidance as 'immoral' 

David Cameron has been accused of hypocrisy after he admitted he did have a profitable stake in his father Ian’s offshore investment fund, despite previous statements condemning aggressive tax avoidance as “not morally acceptable”.

Edward Snowden urges UK public to force David Cameron to resign over offshore fund 

Edward Snowden has put further pressure on David Cameron following the release of the Panama Papers by urging the British public to force his resignation.

Panama Papers: David Cameron admits he did have a stake in father Ian Cameron's fund 

David Cameron has admitted he did have a profitable stake in his father’s offshore investment fund, before selling it for around £30,000 before he became Prime Minister.

Taxi for Cameron? Danny DeVito backs Jeremy Corbyn 

Jeremy Corbyn received a surprise celebrity endorsement after actor Danny DeVito revealed he is a supporter.

OECD to host Paris meeting over Panama Papers disclosures 

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is convening a meeting of tax officials from around the world in Paris on April 13 to figure out what to do about the Panama Papers disclosures.

Jeremy Corbyn turns heat on David Cameron over offshore fund disclosure 

David Cameron faces demands to give a statement in Parliament setting out his financial affairs as he struggled to draw a line under the row over his connection to his late father's offshore business interests.

Panama Papers: Vladimir Putin says attempts to link him with scandal part of US-led disinformation campaign to weaken Russia 

Vladimir Putin has rejected allegations of links to offshore accounts uncovered in the Panama Papers and called the leaks part of Western efforts to weaken Russia.