Fears of a 'lose-lose' verdict in €13bn Apple tax case

'The EU's Court of Justice are seeking to overturn an EU Commission decision in 2016 that Apple got preferential treatment from Ireland and owed €13bn in back taxes.' Stock photo: Philip Toscano/PA

John Downing

The Government is bracing itself for a potential "lose-lose" outcome to the €13bn Apple tax case ruling due on Wednesday.

The EU's Court of Justice will give its verdict on an appeal launched by the tech giant and Ireland.