General · 1 February 2026

Betfred brothers top UK tax list while Harry Styles debuts

The billionaire founders of Betfred have claimed the top spot on the Sunday Times Tax List after contributing more than £400 million to the public purse. Fred and Peter Done led a record-breaking year where the top 100 contributors paid a combined £5.7 billion, driven partly by higher corporation tax rates. Notable figures appearing on the ranking include singer Harry Styles, boxer Anthony Joshua, and author JK Rowling, alongside Premier League footballers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 February 2026 at 15:26

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