The wealth of those at the top is staggering but for the first time in 14 years the number of UK-based billionaires has fallen.
However, it is not good news for one of the UK's best-known billionaires, Sir Richard Branson, whose wealth is down £1.79bn - or more than 40%.It is said to be mainly down to the falling share price of his space tourism and satellite divisions.Virgin Orbit's first mission from Cornwall in January failed and the venture is nowFor the first time in 14 years, the number of billionaires in the UK has actually fallen - down six to 171, according to The Sunday Times.
Others in the top 20 include familiar names such as inventor Sir James Dyson - the country's fifth richest with £23bn; Primark owners the Weston family - number seven with £14.5bn; andDenise Coates and family have amassed over £8bn through Bet365 Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich does not appear in the 2023 chart as he no longer lives in the UK.
This year's expanded list includes 350 people and families, with a minimum of £350m needed to be included.
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