Pop star Dua Lipa has made history as the youngest individual on this year's Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List. At just 29 years old, the "Dance the Night" singer, who has received multiple Brit Awards and three Grammys, ranks 34th on the list with an estimated net worth of £115 million. In 2024, she released her third studio album, 'Radical Optimism,' and headlined the Friday evening slot at the Glastonbury Festival. The newspaper has also unveiled its annual rich list in a special 76-page edition of its Sunday magazine, showcasing the wealth of the 350 richest people and families in Britain.
The wealthiest musician on the 40 Under 40 list is 34-year-old Ed Sheeran, known for his hit "Shape of You." He ranks 13th with a net worth of £370 million, reflecting a £30 million increase from last year's estimate. Just ahead of him is reality TV star Georgia Toffolo, who holds the 12th spot with a combined fortune of £425 million, according to The Sunday Times. This figure represents the estimated wealth of the 30-year-old former Made In Chelsea star and her husband, BrewDog co-founder James Watt. In 22nd place is singer Harry Styles, whose wealth has risen to £225 million, an increase of approximately £50 million from the previous year.
Before launching a successful solo career marked by a string of hits like "As It Was" and "Watermelon Sugar," he received direction in his early endeavors. In 26th place is Adele, 37, known for her song "Someone Like You," with a net worth of approximately £170 million, consistent with the estimate provided by the publication last year. Tied for 38th place is actor Daniel Radcliffe, 35, who earned his fortune as a child star in the Harry Potter film series, based on the novels by J.K. Rowling. Radcliffe's wealth is also estimated at £100 million, the same as that of England football captain Harry Kane, whose net worth was assessed at £75 million last year.
Another notable figure on the list is retired tennis star Sir Andy Murray, whose net worth is estimated at £110 million. Leading the rankings, which highlight British talent across music, sports, entertainment, and business, is Dmitry Bukhman, a Russian-born Israeli entrepreneur. He amassed a fortune of £12.54 billion through the co-founding of Playrix, a mobile gaming powerhouse that employs over 3,000 people.
Following him is Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, with a wealth of £9.88 billion. The duke, who serves as Prince George’s godfather, inherited his title along with a substantial portfolio of land and properties at the age of 25. His current net worth is £243 million less than the estimate provided by The Sunday Times last year.
The list indicates that most of the individuals highlighted earned their wealth independently, although four were born into affluent families, as reported by the publication. Robert Watts, the creator of The Sunday Times Rich List, stated, “Our 40 under 40 list features many of the nation’s most talented figures in tech, fashion, music, and sports. Nearly all of these individuals amassed their fortunes on their own, including some who left school with little to no qualifications.”
"One-third of our list did not attend university, and at least 11 of our entries were born abroad, highlighting the ongoing appeal of our country for ambitious, talented young individuals looking to establish their reputations and businesses. Many of our readers find the stories of these entrepreneurs' journeys to success truly inspiring. It will be intriguing to see which of this year's featured individuals will thrive in the coming years.
The 2025 Sunday Times Rich List ranks the wealth of the 350 richest people in the UK based on identifiable assets such as land, property, art, racehorses, and significant shares in publicly traded companies. It does not include bank accounts that the publication cannot access.
The 40 Under 40 list showcases the individuals with the largest fortunes who are 40 years old or younger as of May 1, 2025."
