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Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman; Oasis brothers debut on Sunday Times Rich List

other · 2026-05-15

Hey, did you hear about the latest Sunday Times Rich List? Sir David Beckham has officially become the first athlete billionaire in the UK, with his and Victoria's combined wealth hitting £1.1 billion. The Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, are new entries, worth £375 million together. The Hinduja family is still on top for the fifth consecutive year at £38 billion. Nik Storonsky and Alex Gerko have seen huge gains, now valued at £16.4 billion and £16 billion, respectively. Overall, there are 157 billionaires in the UK, down 20 from four years ago. King Charles III's fortune has jumped to £680 million, while Sir James Dyson and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have both taken hits to their wealth. Newcomers include Emily Eavis at £400 million and Christopher Harborne at £18.1 billion.

Key facts

  • David Beckham is UK's first billionaire sportsman, wealth £1.1bn
  • Noel and Liam Gallagher debut on Rich List with £375m
  • Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja top list at £38bn for fifth year
  • 157 UK billionaires, 20 fewer than four years ago
  • King Charles III wealth £680m, up £40m, ranking 230
  • Sir James Dyson wealth fell £8.8bn to £12bn
  • Christopher Harborne new entrant at sixth place with £18.1bn
  • Emily Eavis and family new entrants with £400m

Entities

Artists

  • Noel Gallagher
  • Liam Gallagher
  • Sir Elton John
  • Lord Lloyd-Webber
  • Sir Mick Jagger
  • Keith Richards
  • JK Rowling
  • Charlotte Tilbury
  • Sir Brian May
  • Sir Lewis Hamilton

Institutions

  • Sunday Times
  • Hinduja Group
  • Revolut
  • Gymshark
  • Reform UK
  • BBC

Locations

  • United Kingdom
  • Dubai
  • Switzerland
  • Monaco

Sources