Gingardium Leviosa: Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s gin brand takes off Retail The luxury gin brand co-founded by Harry Potter star Emma Watson has surged in value after raising an extra £5m. Renais Gin was launched in May 2023 by the actor and her brother Alex and is now sold in 11 countries. The siblings were inspired to set up the company by childhood trips to their family’s vineyard, [...]
Rupert Grint: Harry Potter star’s fortune swells ahead of hefty tax bill The fortune of Harry Potter star Rupert Grint jumped to more than £30m in the year before being hit by a hefty tax bill, it has been revealed. The actor’s wealth has increased from £27.7m to £30.6m, according to new accounts filed with Companies House for the 12 months to 31 March, 2024. The total [...]
Gary Lineker won’t be the last celebrity to fall foul of HMRC Opinion With the government’s efforts to close the tax gap, high profile individuals like celebrities, athletes and entertainers, are increasingly finding themselves under HMRC’s scrutiny, says Phil Clayton Gary Lineker is making the headlines once again – this time as a result of HMRC’s continued efforts to overturn the First Tier Tribunal’s (FTT’s) decision on £4.9m [...]
Oh! Darling: Harry Potter star Rupert Grint owes taxman £1.8m thanks to Beatles clause November 29, 2024 Harry Potter star Rupert Grint's appeal against HMRC imposing a £1.8m tax bill on him was dismissed, after a Tribunal upheld a Beatles clause