Addison Lee founder John Griffin is ordered to pay about £20.5 million in tax after a UK tribunal rejects his claim for “non-dom” (non-ordinary domiciled) tax treatment. Both outlets report that the decision follows a challenge by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over Griffin’s tax status.
The case hinges on whether Griffin should be treated as non-dom despite living in England for decades. The reports say he argued that his deep personal connection to Ireland should be taken into account. In court, Griffin says he is emotionally attached to Ireland and identifies himself as Irish.
While the coverage focuses on the size of the tax bill and the outcome of the tribunal, the two outlets differ mainly in wording and the specific figure cited: one reports roughly £20 million, while the other reports £20.5 million. Both present the ruling as a setback for Griffin’s position and a validation of HMRC’s challenge. The reporting does not indicate the tribunal’s reasoning beyond dismissing the non-dom claim and it references that Griffin has lived in the UK since childhood.
