Reaction to the so-called Paradise Papers, which reveal details of investments by high-profile figures in offshore tax h

Reaction to the so-called Paradise Papers, which reveal details of investments by high-profile figures in offshore tax h

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The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding Bright House's high-interest rates and the Queen's investment in the company. It highlights the revelations from the Paradise Papers, which exposed how the wealthy use offshore investments to avoid taxes. The document also covers public reactions to these practices, including cases involving actors and football clubs, emphasizing the disconnect between these actions and the public's sense of fairness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against Bright House?

Avoiding taxes through offshore accounts

Exploiting families with high interest rates

Providing low-interest loans

Investing in renewable energy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the surprising revelation about the Queen's estate?

It was involved in a charity scandal

It was managed by a foreign company

It invested in renewable energy

It had invested in Bright House

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Paradise Papers leak reveal?

The Queen's personal investments

A global money trail of tax avoidance

The financial status of Bright House

The Prime Minister's tax records

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law firm was at the center of the Paradise Papers leak?

Clifford Chance

Linklaters

Appleby

Baker McKenzie

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the public react to the revelations in the Paradise Papers?

They were upset about the lack of fair play

They supported the tax avoidance

They were indifferent

They demanded more offshore investments