Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now the second-richest person in the UK according to the Sunday Times Rich List, with the list’s compilers placing his wealth at almost £30billion. Ratcliffe, the chief executive of the INEOS chemicals company, has bid to take a controlling stake in United. “We have also learned more about the personal assets that Jim has accumulated over the past 25 years.”Ratcliffe topped the Rich List in 2018 when his personal wealth was estimated at £21.05bn. The Sunday Times identified golfer Rory McIlroy as the richest active UK sportsman with a fortune of £200m. :: Further information on the Sunday Times Rich List can be accessed via the following link: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/sunday-times-rich-list

Source: The Times May 19, 2023 06:08 UTC