**Dua Lipa Emerges as Youngest Member on Prestigious ’40 Under 40’ Rich List**
Pop sensation Dua Lipa has been named the youngest entrant on this year’s coveted Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List, following an impressive period which saw her headline Glastonbury Festival and release her third studio album, *Radical Optimism*. The 29-year-old artist, acclaimed for hits such as *Dance the Night*, boasts an estimated fortune of £115 million, securing the 34th position on the list.
Published annually in a special 76-page supplement, The Sunday Times Rich List shines a light on Britain’s wealthiest individuals and families, scrutinising their financial clout in various industries, including music, sport, business, and entertainment. The 2025 edition not only highlights household names but also underscores the changing face of young wealth in the UK, fuelled by innovation, entrepreneurship, and global appeal.
Leading the musical contingent, Ed Sheeran, 34, celebrated for his chart-topping single *Shape of You*, ranks 13th with a reported increase of £30 million over the past year, taking his overall wealth to £370 million. However, the highest-ranking celebrity from the reality television sphere is 30-year-old Georgia Toffolo, known from *Made in Chelsea*, who together with her husband, BrewDog co-founder James Watt, sits in 12th place with a combined fortune of £425 million.
Among the notable musicians, Harry Styles stands out in 22nd place, with his wealth now reaching £225 million—an increase of approximately £50 million since the previous year. Styles, who first captured the public’s attention as part of the boyband One Direction, has since established himself as a solo artist with numerous hits, including *As It Was* and *Watermelon Sugar*.
Further illustrating the diversity of talent on the list, singer Adele, now aged 37, occupies the 26th spot with a fortune valued at £170 million, mirroring her estimated earnings from the prior year. Meanwhile, actor Daniel Radcliffe, renowned for his portrayal of Harry Potter, and England football captain Harry Kane both share the 38th position with £100 million apiece—a testament to the enduring earning power of both sporting and cinematic icons.
The world of sport is further represented by retired tennis star Sir Andy Murray, whose accumulated wealth stands at £110 million. Such figures underscore that success across different sectors—be it the arts, sports, or business—can translate into remarkable financial reward, especially at a young age.
The overall topper of the young rich list is Dmitry Bukhman, the Russian-born Israeli entrepreneur who, at age 39, recently became a British citizen. Co-founding the mobile gaming behemoth Playrix, Bukhman commands an extraordinary £12.54 billion, with his company employing more than 3,000 people globally. Immediately trailing Bukhman is Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, whose inherited estate and property empire is valued at £9.88 billion; yet this year, his wealth dropped by £243 million from the previous estimate.
According to Robert Watts, the journalist responsible for compiling the list, most of these young moguls have amassed their fortunes independently. Only a handful—four in total—were born into affluence, while the rest have built their fortunes through talent, enterprise, and perseverance. Intriguingly, about a third did not attend university, and over a quarter are originally from outside the UK, highlighting Britain’s ongoing appeal to gifted and ambitious individuals worldwide.
Watts pointed out the enduring fascination the public holds for the stories behind these enterprising figures. “Our 40 under 40 list showcases many of the country’s brightest stars from the worlds of tech, fashion, music, and sport… It will be fascinating to watch which of this year’s line-up will prosper in the years ahead,” he commented.
The Sunday Times Rich List itself is a comprehensive assessment based on identifiable wealth—spanning assets such as property, art, and significant shareholdings in public companies—but notably excludes inaccessible resources like private bank accounts. The under-40 list specifically spotlights British-resident individuals who have reached the age of 40 or younger as of 1 May 2025.
While the list offers a snapshot of extraordinary financial success among Britain’s youth, it also presents an evolving narrative: increasing global mobility, the power of diverse industries, and the prominence of self-made stories in shaping the United Kingdom’s economic elite.