Kate Garraway Faces Tax Debt After Husband's Death

Kate Garraway, presenter of Good Morning Britain, has been left 'shocked' after new paperwork revealed she still owes nearly £140,000 in loan debts and a revised £288,000 tax bill to HMRC from her late husband Derek Draper's company, Astra Aspera Ltd. The liquidator's report shows HMRC reduced its claim from over £700,000, with Kate having repaid £21,000 so far. There are no remaining company assets, and Garraway is currently unable to clear the debts. The family's financial strain has been worsened by Derek's care costs, which reportedly reached £16,000 per month, and by previous business failures that left historic debts. Kate's spokesperson stated she is committed to honoring obligations and noted she 'doesn't recognise' some figures cited by liquidators. The ongoing situation underscores the severe toll Derek's illness and financial issues have had on the family.