By Neil Sears A matter of trust: British president and CEO of Formula One racing Bernie Ecclestone and his ex-wife Slavica Bernie Ecclestone is accused today of avoiding a potential £1billion-plus tax bill after the UK tax authorities scrapped an inquiry in return for just £10million. But the secret deal could now be overturned – and Formula One supremo Mr Ecclestone, 83, could again face a colossal tax bill – thanks to associated claims that his ex-wife Slavica mysteriously pays him £60million a year. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs last night refused to discuss the allegation that it spent nine years probing the tycoon's affairs and links with offshore family trusts before quietly reaching an agreement.
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Deal could be overturned and F1 boss could again face a large bill
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HMRC refuses to discuss allegations it quietly reached an agreement
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Case focuses spotlight on 'sweetheart deals' with the super-rich
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Calls for a new investigation into Mr Ecclestone and his family trusts
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