That’s according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List, which has revealed that there are now a record 171 billionaires in the UK, with the total number jumping by 24% in the past 12 months alone. (Image: PA)Robert Watts, compiler of the rich list, said: "The global pandemic created lucrative opportunities for many online retailers, social networking apps and computer games tycoons. What are your thoughts on the Rich List? Manchester United forward Marcus Rushford also joins the Young Rich List for the first time with a fortune put at £16million. Britain's 30 wealthiest peopleThese are the10 richest people in the country according to the rich list.

Source: Daily Mirror May 21, 2021 07:52 UTC