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Take That singer and solo star Gary Barlow has apologised for 'any offence' he caused after he was involved in a controversial tax avoidance scandal earlier this year.
Back in July, Barlow was among a number of musicians and celebrities who have been named as being part of a controversial tax avoidance scheme, according to reports.
A secret database leaked to The Times newspaper revealed around 1,600 people who tried to shelter £1.2billion through an 'aggressive tax avoidance scheme' known as the 'Liberty' tax strategy - including Arctic Monkeys and George Michael.
The star spoke about the story after breaking his Twitter silence that lasted several months. He apologised and said that he and a new team of accountants were 'working to settle things'. Unfortunately, he also revealed that new Take That music was on the way:
Hey everyone ! I'm back from 7 productive weeks in the US and I'm back on twitter !
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
I've had a break from twitter after someone hacked my account and some very upsetting and disturbing text was written
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
Over the Summer I've remembered that I have so many supporters, friends and fans on here so why let 1 person ruin all the fun
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
I want to apologise to anyone who was offended by the tax stories earlier this year.
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
With a new team of accountants we are working to settle things with all parties involved ASAP
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
We have been working since the new year on a new Take That studio album
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
We are extremely excited about it ! It has been 4 long years since the last one
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
It's so nice to be back in the band !
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) September 2, 2014
Arctic Monkeys meanwhile, are still yet to comment on the situation.
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