"Christopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire who controversially gifted Nigel Farage 5m, has been named in the list of the UK's wealthiest people for the first time. Other first-timers include Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis, the daughter ofte Glastonbury festival founder, Michael Eavis, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List published on Friday. Harborne, who gave Farage the money weeks before the Reform leader announced he would stand as a candidate in the 2024 general election, is estimated to be the sixth-richest UK billionaire, with an estimated fortune of 18.17bn."
"Farage originally said Harborne's gift, first revealed by the Guardian, was intended to cover his personal security costs and therefore did not need to be declared. On Thursday, after it emerged that Farage bought a 1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving the gift, he appeared to change this line, saying it was a reward for campaigning for Brexit for 27 years. The parliamentary standards watchdog launched an investigation this week into whether the money from the Thailand-based businessman falls within rules requiring MPs to declare any potentially relevant gifts or donations received in the 12 months before entering parliament."
"The Beckhams' entry makes David Britain's first billionaire sportsperson, with the couple's wealth estimated to have doubled over the last year to 1.18bn, thanks to his stake in Inter Miami and a property empire adjoining the US football club's stadium. The value of Victoria Beckham's fashion label is also estimated to have increased in value, following a turnaround in financial performance after years of losses. Lubner, the co-owner of the group behind Autoglass wh"
Christopher Harborne has been included for the first time in the Sunday Times Rich List of the UK’s wealthiest people, estimated at £18.17bn and placing him as the sixth-richest UK billionaire. He is also the richest British-born person on the list, which ranks 350 wealthiest UK residents and Britons abroad. Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis are also first-time entrants. Harborne’s earlier £5m gift to Nigel Farage, made weeks before Farage announced he would stand in the 2024 general election, has prompted scrutiny. Farage’s explanation for the gift shifted after it emerged he bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly afterward. A parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating whether the gift should have been declared under MP rules. David and Victoria Beckham also enter for the first time, with wealth estimated at £1.18bn, supported by David’s Inter Miami stake and property holdings, and Victoria’s fashion label value rising after improved performance.
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