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Sir Jim Ratcliffe: his journey from council house to Britain's richest man

The self-made billionaire's success story
Early life in Greater Manchester
Ratcliffe’s family
Education
Early career
The risky birth of INEOS
What does INEOS do?
Takeovers
INEOS moves to Switzerland
Industrial action
INEOS today
The secret of Ratcliffe's success
Support for fracking
Moving into motor vehicles
Diversifying into clothing...
...and sport
Other ventures
A reclusive reputation
Properties
Super-yachts
Private jets
A deal that didn't come off
Fitness fanatic
Polar explorer
Sailing challenge
Philanthropic work
A knighthood
Net worth today
Private life
Brexit views
Moving to Monaco
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The self-made billionaire's success story

Most people had never heard of Jim Ratcliffe until it was announced in 2018 that he was the richest person in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The self-made billionaire has been called the most successful post-war industrialist, yet only became an entrepreneur aged 40 and is notoriously publicity-shy. We take a look at the amazing story of the INEOS founder, from his humble beginnings in Greater Manchester to his luxurious life today and why he's moving to Monaco.
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Harriet Noble

18 February 2019

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