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

Gerald · 05-08-11, 07:14 AM

Jim, are you on this list,

Armistead · 05-08-11, 08:36 AM

One thing good about a recession, if you're rich, you can usually get much richer.

It's actually a good time to build, buy property, get work done on your house, etc...

the_tyrant · 05-08-11, 08:39 AM

I hear pawn shops usually profit a lot during recessions

Gerald · 05-08-11, 08:44 AM

Yes they live in people's difficulties, some of cockroaches.

STEED · 05-08-11, 11:02 AM

The country would have to go under for them to feel it, just.

gimpy117 · 05-08-11, 11:36 AM

and the rich get richer...

Jimbuna · 05-08-11, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

Jim, are you on this list,

I should be but I've half my fortune registered in the wifes name

Gerald · 05-08-11, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I should be but I've half my fortune registered in the wifes name

Family
Buna, has clearly, a tactical capability

FIREWALL · 05-08-11, 12:42 PM

If the rich wife is called a Dame... Is the poor husband called a "Damit" ?

nikimcbee · 05-08-11, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I should be but I've half my fortune registered in the wifes name

You mean in the wives names?

You naughty little boy.

You piss of one of 'em, she might seize your aeroplane collection.

Jimbuna · 05-08-11, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

You mean in the wives names?

You naughty little boy.

You piss of one of 'em, she might seize your aeroplane collection.

Then she'd have nothing to sleep on

nikimcbee · 05-08-11, 01:24 PM

Well, as long as you can get 2 out 3 wives to approve of your airplane model purchase, you're okay.

Democarcy in action

I can see it now, Parlament in the Buna household.

Lord Buna motions for the purchase of a new Corgi Spitfire, how does Parlament vote?

Jane: Nay, you already have one of that model.
Eleanor:Nay, you never buy me anything nice!
Mildred: Nay, You broke the last one I bought you playing with it(the aeroplane)

in the bathtub.

Parlament decline the purchase of the new spitfire yays=0 nays=3; Jim sleeps on the couch.

Gerald · 05-08-11, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Well, as long as you can get 2 out 3 wives to approve of your airplane model purchase, you're okay.

Democarcy in action

I can see it now, Parlament in the Buna household.

Lord Buna motions for the purchase of a new Corgi Spitfire, how does Parlament vote?

Jane: Nay, you already have one of that model.
Eleanor:Nay, you never buy me anything nice!
Mildred: Nay, You broke the last one I bought you playing with it(the aeroplane)

in the bathtub.

Parlament decline the purchase of the new spitfire yays=0 nays=3; Jim sleeps on the couch.

FIREWALL · 05-08-11, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Well, as long as you can get 2 out 3 wives to approve of your airplane model purchase, you're okay.

Democarcy in action

I can see it now, Parlament in the Buna household.

Lord Buna motions for the purchase of a new Corgi Spitfire, how does Parlament vote?

Jane: Nay, you already have one of that model.
Eleanor:Nay, you never buy me anything nice!
Mildred: Nay, You broke the last one I bought you playing with it(the aeroplane)

in the bathtub.

Parlament decline the purchase of the new spitfire yays=0 nays=3; Jim sleeps on the couch.

Aren't they supposed to have their faces covered ? As in GAGGED !!!

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