Russian-born billionaire becomes UK’s top taxpayer

Alexander Gerko paid more than $600 million to the British state last year, outpacing gambling magnate Denise Coates Russian-born billionaire Alexander Gerko became the UK’s top taxpayer last year, according to the Sunday Times Tax List published on Friday. Gerko, 43, has contributed more than £487 million ($601 million) to Britain’s public finances in just 12 months. It is equivalent to more than £1.3 million in tax a day – or £55,639 an hour. This is up