Despite losing its economic superpower status following World War II, the United Kingdom continues to be a beacon of prosperity on the international stage and remains one of the largest economies in the world. The country is the home of wealth generation and a key destination for the affluent. UK’s billionaires have created their fortune in a diverse array of industries, from energy to chemicals and beyond. Interestingly, some of the nation’s top billionaires are foreign-born or first-generation Britons, originating from other countries.
Here are the top 10 richest people in the United Kingdom.
Rank | Name | Net Worth |
1. | James Dyson | $12.9 billion |
2. | Michael Platt | $12.0 billion |
3. | Hugh Grosvenor | $11.6 billion |
4. | Chris Hohn | $8.23 billion |
5. | Tom Morris | $7.81 billion |
6. | Nik Storonsky | $6.69 billion |
7. | Simon Reuben | $6.53 billion |
8. | David Reuben | $6.53 billion |
9. | Jim Ratcliffe | $6.11 billion |
10. | Laurence Graff | $6.03 billion |