Betfred Founders Lead UK Tax List with £400m
Fred and Peter Done, founders of Betfred, are the UK's biggest taxpayers, paying £400.1 million, as the top 100 contribute a record £5.758 billion amid tax changes.
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Betfred Brothers Top UK Tax List 2026 with £400m Payment
The Sunday Times Tax List reveals the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers, with Betfred's Done brothers contributing £400.1m. JK Rowling, Harry Styles, and Premier League stars also feature prominently in the £5.758bn total.
Democrats Predict Donation Surge After ICE Raids
Democratic fundraisers report increased donations following fatal Minneapolis shootings, with predictions of overwhelming midterm funding despite earlier donor disillusionment.
Uline Worker Quits Over Owners' MAGA Funding in Moral Stand
A Uline customer service employee in Ontario resigns, condemning billionaire owners' donations to Trump and MAGA Republicans as enabling 'fascism' in America.
Bill Ackman Donates to Fundraiser for Nurse Killed by Border Patrol
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman has donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe for Alex Pretti's family, raising nearly $1.7 million after the nurse was shot by agents in Minneapolis.
Trump's 'Pay-to-Play' Politics Fuels New Gilded Age
Experts warn Donald Trump's transactional governing style, with major donors reaping regulatory and financial benefits, is creating a modern Gilded Age of political influence.
Fund Managers Donate $300k to One Nation After Trump Dinner Offer
Three prominent fund managers who previously backed the Liberal Party have donated a combined $300,000 to Pauline Hanson's One Nation after being invited to a private dinner with Donald Trump by Gina Rinehart.
Fundraising Regulator Accuses Two CICs of Harming Public Trust
The Fundraising Regulator has accused We R Blighty and Inside Success of putting public generosity at risk through aggressive tactics and repeated rule-breaking, accounting for one in six complaints.
Musk's $10M Donation to Trump Ally in Senate Race
Elon Musk makes a massive $10 million donation to a pro-Trump Senate candidate in Kentucky, signalling a major return to GOP politics ahead of the 2026 midterms. Read the full story.
Tlaib bill aims to tax super-rich and end corporate subsidies
US Representative Rashida Tlaib introduces a bill to halt subsidies for billionaires and tax the rich, citing a 63% public mandate. The move challenges Trump-era policies that enriched donors.
Seattle Mayor fined for unreported parental campaign funds
Seattle's new mayor, Katie Wilson, was fined for failing to declare over $10,000 from her parents for childcare during her campaign. The case highlights the high cost of living in the city.
Ackman defends $10k donation to ICE agent in shooting
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman explains his controversial $10,000 donation to the ICE agent who shot Renee Good, citing a commitment to the presumption of innocence. Read his full defence.
Billionaire Ackman defends $10k donation to ICE agent
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman defends his controversial $10,000 donation to ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read his full statement.
Politicians use Gina Rinehart's jet for flood visit
One Nation's Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce used Gina Rinehart's Gulfstream G700 to visit flood-hit Queensland, claiming it saved taxpayer money. Discover the details and political implications.
Hanson, Joyce use Rinehart's jet for flood visit
One Nation MPs Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce toured flood-hit Queensland in Gina Rinehart's private jet, claiming it saved taxpayer money. The trip raises questions over sponsored travel declarations.
Bill Ackman donates $10k to ICE agent's legal fund
Billionaire Bill Ackman appears to have donated $10,000 to support ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good. The case has sparked outrage and a federal investigation. Read the full story.
Labour MPs urge ban on crypto political donations
Senior Labour MPs call for a ban on cryptocurrency political donations, warning they pose a 'real risk to democracy' by obscuring funding sources. The move could impact Reform UK.
Anglicans May Stop Donating Over Slavery Reparations
A new poll reveals 61% of churchgoers would redirect donations if the Church of England funds slavery reparations. The £100m 'Project Spire' faces growing backlash. Read the full story.
Gates gives $8bn to ex-wife Melinda for charity work
Bill Gates has sent nearly $8 billion to ex-wife Melinda French Gates for philanthropy, instantly elevating her foundation to among the world's largest. Discover the details of their post-divorce charitable split.
Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife Melinda's charity
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has made a staggering $7.88 billion donation to Melinda French Gates's foundation, five years after their split. Discover the details of this landmark philanthropic move.
Bill Gates makes £6bn divorce payment to ex-wife's charity
Bill Gates has donated $7.88bn to Melinda French Gates's foundation five years after their split. Discover the details of this landmark philanthropic move.
Bill Gates Gives Melinda $7.9bn in Post-Divorce Donation
Bill Gates donated a staggering $7.9 billion to Melinda Gates's charity as part of their 2024 divorce settlement. Explore the details of history's most expensive splits.
Ackman Honours Syrian Refugee Hero with Gold Menorah
Billionaire Bill Ackman honoured Syrian refugee Ahmed Al-Ahmed with a gold menorah at a lavish NYC gala. Read the moving story of the Bondi hero's courage and its profound impact on the Jewish community.
NHS Software Firm Pays £50m Dividend After Profit Jump
TPP Group, owned by Tory donor Frank Hester, paid a £50m dividend as profits soared. The firm holds major NHS contracts and has donated millions to the Conservative Party.
Musk's Political Comeback: Rejoining Forces with Trump
Elon Musk is diving back into US politics, renewing his alliance with Donald Trump and funding Republicans. Experts warn his last intervention had devastating global consequences. Read the full analysis.
Hope Appeal raises over £800k for UK community charities
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £800,000 for five grassroots charities tackling racism and division. Donate now to support community cohesion.
Donations Plunge After Trump's Public Radio Remarks
Donald Trump's criticism of public broadcasting has led to a significant drop in listener donations, sparking debate over political influence on media funding. Discover the full impact.
Sackler Trust hides £1.1m charity recipients
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details and the ongoing fallout.
Sackler Trust hides names of £1.1m charity recipients
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details of its latest grants and the ongoing fallout.
LA lawmaker's 'no billionaire checks' pledge under scrutiny
Leftist LA Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez asks for small donations while her campaign benefits from wealthy backers. Discover the contradiction as she fights for re-election.
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