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Top UK Taxpayers Revealed: Dones Lead at £400M

2/1/2026

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  • The 2026 Sunday Times Tax List names the top taxpayers, led by the gambling entrepreneurs Fred and Peter Done, who paid £400.1 million.
  • Harry Styles paid £24.7 million, and JK Rowling paid £47.5 million.
  • The list notes tax migrants leaving the UK for lower-tax locations.
  • Premier League footballers have paid over £100 million in taxes, with Erling Haaland and Mo Salah as top contributors.
  • Upcoming tax reforms may affect players' earnings and tax liabilities.