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UK's Top Taxpayers Revealed

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Feb 01, 2026

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Market Impact

The publication of The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 highlights the significant tax contributions of high-net-worth individuals and businesses in the United Kingdom. The increase in total tax paid, largely due to higher corporation tax rates implemented by the United Kingdom — Labour Party government, indicates a shift in fiscal policy that could impact corporate earnings and investment decisions. The reported exodus of some wealthy taxpayers from the United Kingdom to avoid higher taxes or due to changes in non-dom status suggests potential long-term implications for the nation's tax revenue and economic competitiveness.

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The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 revealed the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers, with gambling tycoons Fred Done and Peter Done of Betfred topping the list for the first time, contributing an estimated £400.1 million. The total tax paid by the top 100 increased to £5.758 billion, largely driven by higher corporation tax rates and other tax changes introduced by the United Kingdom — Labour Party government. Notable new entries included musicians Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, and footballers Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah. Other prominent figures like J. K. Rowling, Alex Gerko, and Chris Rokos also featured. The report also highlighted that several wealthy individuals, including Nik Storonsky, Malcolm Healey, and Eddie Hearn, have left the United Kingdom in the past year, reportedly to avoid higher taxes or due to the removal of non-dom status, raising concerns about the future of public finances.

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Fred Done
Fred Done, co-founder of Betfred, along with his brother Peter Done, topped The Sunday Times Tax List 2026, contributing an estimated £400.1 million in tax. Their tax bill increased significantly due to changes in corporation tax rates.
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Peter Done
Peter Done, co-founder of Betfred, along with his brother Fred Done, topped The Sunday Times Tax List 2026, contributing an estimated £400.1 million in tax. Their tax bill increased significantly due to changes in corporation tax rates.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Betfred
Betfred is the gambling giant founded by Fred Done and Peter Done, whose substantial tax contribution placed them at the top of The Sunday Times Tax List 2026.
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Alex Gerko
Alex Gerko, a financial trading entrepreneur, ranked second on the tax list with £331.4 million in tax.
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Chris Rokos
Chris Rokos, a hedge fund boss, ranked third on the tax list, paying £330 million.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah, a Liverpool footballer, was a new entry on the tax list, contributing an estimated £14.5 million.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Harry Styles
Harry Styles, a musician, was a new entry on the tax list, paying £24.7 million in tax.
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Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, a musician, was listed among the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers, contributing £19.9 million.
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Malcolm Healey
Malcolm Healey, founder of Wren Kitchens, was mentioned as one of the taxpayers who left the United Kingdom in the past year.
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Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn, a sports promoter, was mentioned as one of the taxpayers who left the United Kingdom in the past year.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua, a heavyweight boxer, was listed among the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers, contributing £11 million.
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James Dyson
James Dyson, an entrepreneur, was featured on the tax list.
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Tim Martin
Tim Martin, founder of Wetherspoons, ranked eighth on the tax list with a personal contribution of £199.7 million.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Tom Morris
Tom Morris and his family, founders of Home Bargains, ranked as the UK's seventh largest taxpayer, paying £209.1 million.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Home Bargains
Home Bargains is a retail business whose founder, Tom Morris and family, ranked as the UK's seventh largest taxpayer.
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