The 2025 edition of The Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List celebrates the wealthiest individuals in the UK aged 40 and under as of May 1, 2025. This year’s list highlights rising stars in music, entertainment, sport, tech, and business, showcasing the growing trend of self-made wealth among young achievers. The list forms part of a broader 76-page Rich List magazine detailing the financial status of the 350 richest individuals and families in the UK. The list not only spotlights high net worth but also reflects broader social trends—such as the success of non-graduates and foreign-born talents in the UK.
Key Points from the 2025 Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List:
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Dua Lipa (29)
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Youngest on the list
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Ranked 34th with £115 million
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Released third album Radical Optimism in 2024
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Headlined Glastonbury Festival
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Ed Sheeran (34)
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Richest musician on the list
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Ranked 13th with £370 million
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Wealth rose by £30 million since last year
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Georgia Toffolo (30) and husband James Watt
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Ranked 12th with £425 million (shared fortune)
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Toffolo: reality TV star
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Watt: BrewDog co-founder
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Harry Styles (31)
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Ranked 22nd with £225 million
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Increased by £50 million from last year
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Adele (37)
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Ranked 26th with £170 million
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No change from previous estimate
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Daniel Radcliffe (35)
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Joint 38th with £100 million
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Gained fame as Harry Potter
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Harry Kane
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Joint 38th with £100 million
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England football captain
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Up from £75 million last year
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Sir Andy Murray
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Retired tennis player
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Estimated wealth: £110 million
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Dmitry Bukhman (39)
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Tops the list with £12.54 billion
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Co-creator of gaming company Playrix
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Became British citizen in 2025
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Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster
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Second richest: £9.88 billion
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Inherited vast land and property empire
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Prince George’s godfather
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Noteworthy Trends
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Majority are self-made millionaires and billionaires
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Only 4 inherited wealth
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About 33% didn’t attend university
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At least 11 were born outside the UK
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Rich list figures are based on identifiable assets such as land, property, shares, art—not bank balances
Robert Watts, compiler of the list, notes:
“Our 40 under 40 list showcases many of the country’s brightest stars… It’s inspiring to see how they built their fortunes, often from humble beginnings.”
