Rich list suggests UK richest seeing funds recovering

Gerald · 05-08-11, 05:02 AM

The UK's wealthiest people have rebounded from the recession increasing their worth by 18% in the past year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.

The economic crisis wiped £155bn from collective wealth of the 1,000 richest people in 2009, but they are now worth £395.8bn, according to the survey.

The number of billionaires in the UK now stands at 73 - up from 53.

It includes its first self-made woman billionaire, Specsavers' Dame Mary Perkins.

The 67-year-old is worth - along with husband Douglas and their family - £1.15bn, a 42% increase from last year.

There are now 108 women among the 1,000 richest - the first time the proportion has surpassed 10%.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13321462

Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 08:45 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Rich list suggests UK richest seeing funds recovering The UK's wealthiest people have rebounded from the recession increasing their worth by 18% in the past year, the Sunday Times Rich List says. The economic crisis wiped £155bn from collective wealth of the 1,000 richest people in 2009, but they are now worth £395.8bn, according to the survey. The number of billionaires in the UK now stands at 73 - up from 53. It includes its first self-made woman billionaire, Specsavers' Dame Mary Perkins. The 67-year-old is worth - along with husband Douglas and their family - £1.15bn, a 42% increase from last year. There are now 108 women among the 1,000 richest - the first time the proportion has surpassed 10%. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13321462 Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 08:45 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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