The Hinduja family has retained the top spot on the Sunday Times Rich List for the fourth consecutive year, with an estimated wealth of £38 billion, up from £35.3 billion in 2025. The family inherited the position after the death of patriarch Gopichand Hinduja last year. His children Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja now lead the family's fortune.
The number of billionaires on the list increased to 157, up from 156 a year ago. Notable new entrants include Christopher Harborne, who ranks sixth with £18.2 billion, largely due to his record political donations to Reform. Sir David Beckham and his wife Victoria have become Britain's first billionaire sports couple, with a combined fortune of £1.185 billion, driven by Beckham's US investments and the rising value of his stake in Inter Miami.
Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher joined the list with an estimated joint wealth of £375 million, following their sell-out reunion tour in 2025. Other familiar names include Sir James Dyson, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sir Elton John, and JK Rowling. King Charles III also appears with an estimated wealth of £680 million.
Compiled by Robert Watts, the list highlights a trend of wealthy individuals leaving the UK for tax havens like Dubai and Monaco. Watts noted that this exodus poses challenges for the UK economy and public finances, questioning whether the Treasury can effectively tax affluent Brits who have moved abroad.
