Lord Paul’s Caparo Group has seen spectacular growth over recent years as a result of its strategy of building up a presence in the fast growing economy of India. Read
It’s just as well Bloor Holdings includes the world-famous Triumph Motorcycles. Because it’s the bike business which is keeping the group on the road, giving a much needed lift to the less high-revving housing business.Read
Jorgen Philip-Sorensen died in Switzerland on January 18 after a long illness. He was 71. He remains in this year’s Rich List as a dedication to his untimely death, and his commitment to improving the environment.Read
A collapse in confidence, the decline in sales in emerging markets and a reluctance by banks to fund machine purchases have done Sir Anthony Bamford’s JCB a lot of damage.Read
Billionaire mobile phone tycoon John Caudwell doesn’t believe in raising money for charity the easy way. His latest exploit to raise more than £20,000 for his charity Caudwell Children involved a climb up Mont Blanc – the highest mountain in Europe.Read
A start-to-finish approach to urban regeneration, a broad development portfolio, substantial cash resources and no borrowing. These are just some of the reasons that Tony Gallagher has survived the downturn in good shape.Read
Devonport Yachts has an odd slogan. They claim to be responsible for some of the least known vessels in existence. So they’re not saying who the customer is for “Project 55” – one of the biggest and most technologically sophisticated superyachts ever built.Read