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Seems like there's something here for everyone - republicans, Trump opposition, Russia bater, those who don't like Arsenal...

Wondering what we can realistically do though. Even if we shut the offshore tax avoidance schemes, someone else would open them instead. Any suggestions?

Very funny! Top reply.

By way of the story, this is what happens when we let Royal Family off the leash...

I do support us knowing about this kind of thing.

We live in a global system....nothing will change to any significance....but I hope the embarrassment will result in some more ethical investments from those in the public eye.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Just been hearing on the radio that there is nothing we can do and that these people have not broken any laws. "Tax is complicated and every country has its own jurisdiction and tax laws". I must admit to being fiscally challenged but why is it difficult?

1. If these people are British they should be subject to UK law. Can we not have a tax system that says we don't care where you invest your money you still pay full UK tax. This would kill the offshore tax havens for UK citizens. Why invest in a dodgy country with no legal protection if you have to pay full amount of UK tax?

2. Many of these offshore tax havens are UK territories quick to hold their hands out when they face a natural disaster. I would take a hard line, if you wish to remain British then you toe the line otherwise go independent. Try moving to Jersey and claiming benefits. How many refugees has the Isle of Man taken in? They all want British protection but don't want to be run by UK law. In short they are independent when it suits but them when in trouble "we are British".

3. Minimum tax threshold. We all know the story of the banker who pays less tax than the office cleaner. HMRC knows who these people are. Why not have a minimum tax threshold for the super rich. So said banker would be told we don't care how clever your accountant is you must pay a minimum of lets say 25% of your salary or more. I am a capitalist but everyone must pay their fair share of tax.

4. Corporates. Would tell the likes of Google and Amazon that I completely understand that they don't do business in the UK because they book their profits in Luxembourg or Ireland. Totally understand and agree with them.. Of course as they don't do business in the UK they will not object when the government orders all ISPs to block their websites. After all they don't do business in the UK. Sorry what's that? Oh this will impact their business? (that they don't do in the UK). Pony up or else.

One more point

My point (clumsily made) was that most of us try to be "tax efficient". Nobody (as far as I've seen) in these papers has actually broken any laws and THAT is where the problem lies. Tighten the laws around offshore investment so you can't avoid lax legally. If HMRC and other government departments need resources to do that and police it, then give them those resources (pays for itself many times over in no time flat)

In everyday life I agree. In tax, that's a legislation thing. The only difference between ISAs and offshore tax havens is that ISAs are "designed to be taken advantage of" so you're second guessing not only the law, but the intention behind the law. Just close the loopholes