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Eamonn Holmes Faces Fresh £250,000 HMRC Demand as Pressure Builds on and off Air

The broadcaster says a long-running status dispute over past work has already cost him more than £1 million.

Overview

  • He says HMRC still seeks about £250,000 after he has paid more than £1 million, and the agency says it offers affordable payment plans to taxpayers who engage.
  • Holmes says the case stems from HMRC ruling his Sky Sunrise work was not self-employment and that he lost two appeals as the process continues.
  • He says financial strain forced the sale of his Belfast home and a property in Portugal, with legal fees described as heavy.
  • GB News colleagues reportedly describe frequent clashes and foul moods, with sources saying patience is wearing thin behind the scenes.
  • Friends say he is considering returning to Northern Ireland, and event organisers replaced him as host of The Irish Post Awards with Ryan Tubridy citing recent limitations.