Richest Brits Gain $28 Billion Since Brexit Even as Economy Ails
- Jim Ratcliffe has added $14 billion to fortune since 2016 vote
- Net worth of U.K.’s 15 wealthiest people exceeds $100 billion
At least one group of U.K. residents is flourishing in Brexit Britain: an exclusive club of billionaires.
The 15 Britons on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index have added $28 billion to their fortunes since the country voted to leave the European Union on June 23, 2016, including $18 billion so far this year. Their combined net worth now totals $109 billion.