Australia's billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, anti-abortion rallies gain traction, a smart drug shows promise against cancer, and Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into the Aukus pact.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth surge by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, Barnaby Joyce headlines an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into Aukus, and a smart drug shows promise against cancer.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth increase by $25.67bn in the past year, reaching over $686bn, while 3.7 million people, including 757,000 children, live in poverty. Oxfam highlights the widening wealth gap and calls for tax reforms.
Billionaire Christopher Harborne, a major Tether investor, debuted sixth on the UK's Rich List with $24.4B. He faces scrutiny over a $6.7M gift to Nigel Farage, who is under investigation for failing to declare it.
David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, with his and wife Victoria's wealth reaching an estimated £1.185 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman, while Noel and Liam Gallagher debut on the Sunday Times Rich List. Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja top the list with £38bn, surpassing Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty. Notable changes include 15 foreign nationals removed for residing elsewhere and a rise in UK nationals living in Dubai, Switzerland, and Monaco.
David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman, while the Hinduja brothers top the Sunday Times Rich List with £38bn. The Gallagher brothers debut on the list.
UK borrowing costs spike and the pound falls as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid, signaling concerns over increased borrowing under his leadership.
David Beckham and wife Victoria's wealth reaches £1.185bn, topping UK sportspeople in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, behind only Bernie Ecclestone's family
UK government bond yields have surged and the pound has fallen to a five-week low as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential bid for the Labour leadership, signaling investor concern over political instability and future fiscal policy.
Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, who controversially gifted Nigel Farage £5m, has debuted on the UK's wealthiest list with £18.2bn. Other first-time entrants include Noel and Liam Gallagher, Emily Eavis, and David and Victoria Beckham.
The UK’s 350 wealthiest individuals and families now have a combined wealth of £784bn, Sunday Times reportsOasis musicians Noel and Liam Gallagher have strode onto the rich list stage, with a combined fortune of….definitely, maybe…£375m.This follows their successful reunion tour last year, which pulled in almost £400m. The Sunday Times says this has “provided the perfect warm-up act for a sale of the group’s song rights”.The 131-acre Freedom Park development encompasses shops, offices, restaurants, and parkland and residential homes. The Beckhams’ investment here should be worth another £370 million. Continue reading...
