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Preston fraudster who stole £33m lives freely in Dubai after skipping UK trial
Arif Patel was convicted in his absence and handed a 20-year sentence for carousel fraud, but has not spent a day behind bars.
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London restaurants opening Gulf branches as UK tax burden drives expansion abroad
Leading chefs cite 20% VAT and corporation tax as barriers to growth, while Dubai offers lower taxes and business support despite worker rights concerns.