The first five paragraphs in this link - https://inews.co.uk/news/health/government-ppe-contract-private-equity-tax-... - made me wonder why the Government don't refuse to accept any tenders, for any contract, from offshore companies.
I can imagine the reply might be the government have to get the best value when spending public money.
However, isn't paying, for example, £50million to an offshore company instead of, £55m to a UK based company a short term view?
Using a UK based company supports businesses here, helps to keep people in jobs who might otherwise have to rely on benefit, and increases the tax revenue from the employees and the company.
I know this a simplistic view but it seems loony to engage with companies who are avoiding tax.
Dave
PS There are other odd looking contracts mentioned further down in the article.
