Green Energy Tycoon Dale Vince to Pay £43.5m Divorce Settlement

The High Court ruled that Labour donor Dale Vince must pay his ex-wife Kate Vince in three installments after a contentious four-year legal battle.

Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and a prominent Labour donor, was ordered by the High Court to pay £43.5m to his ex-wife, Kate Vince, as part of their divorce settlement.
The settlement amount will be paid in three tranches over three years, with the first payment due by April 30, 2025.
Kate Vince's legal team argued that her ex-husband's donations to the Labour Party and other causes, totaling millions of pounds, were made using matrimonial assets she was entitled to share.
Dale Vince claimed the judgment vindicated his approach, stating the awarded amount was £12m less than he initially offered his ex-wife four years ago.
The case highlighted disagreements over the couple's separation timeline, allegations of financial misconduct, and calls by Dale Vince for reforms in family law to prevent lengthy and public disputes.