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He had a fleet of luxury cars and owned more than 40 properties as part of a string of businesses that made his earnings appear to be legitimate.

They also think the tax-free allowance, which has been frozen since 2021 should rise so that people on low wages can keep more of their earnings.

Pensioners above the £35,000 annual income threshold, which the Treasury said was "broadly in line with average earnings", will have the payment automatically recovered or be able to opt out.

The firm reported stronger than expected earnings in May, with overall revenue of $23.6bn for the first three months of the year.

Thompsons Solicitors, representing Doyle-Hayes, said they could not comment on the figure sought by the player but said the potential loss of earnings was substantial.