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Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
North Wales millionaires on the Rich List for 2025 - and how much they are worth
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Sunday Times Rich List has today revealed the wealthiest people in the UK in 2025. The annual list shows whose wealth has been going up or down over the last 12 months. There are eight from Wales on the The Sunday Times Rich List with Sir Michael Mortiz and wife Harriet Heyman top. The venture capitalist and sculptor duo are worth £4.43 billion, but have seen a decrease in £200 million in recent months. The 76-page special edition of The Sunday Times Magazine reveals the largest fall in the billionaire count in the guide's 37-year history, from a peak of 177 in 2022 to 156 this year. The number of billionaires has dropped for three successive years – this year's decline is the sharpest yet. When it comes to those from North Wales, there are two on the general Rich List and one person on the list of the wealthiest people under 40-years-old. Top of the North Wales list is 57-year-old Simon Nixon, who was born in Lincolnshire but grew up in Flintshire. He co-founded the price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket in 1993. (Image: Western Mail) He eventually went on to sell his shares by 2016 and now has investments in Monzo. He also makes money from his holiday home website Simon Escapes where he rents out his personal collection of luxury homes around the world from Cornwall to Malibu. He is worth £1.95bn, up £70m on last year. Next up is Steve Morgan. He was raised in Rhyl and went to school in Colwyn Bay. Back in 1974 he borrowed £5,000 from his father to buy his then employer and developed this company into the builder Redrow plc. Under his chairmanship, Redrow was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. In recent years he stepped back from the business to take a non-executive role. He has other business and investment interests and also donates significant sums to good causes through his foundation. He is worth £988m - up £73m on last year. The richest young person in Wales is a Wrexham entrepreneur who has created hundreds of jobs in the city. Alex Lovén, 37, had a spark of a business idea when he bought a cricket bat aged 13 and he realised he could turn a profit by buying in bulk and selling to his friends and teachers at school. (Image: Daily Post Wales) After later deciding further education wasn't for him, he worked long hours at a builders' merchants, saving up enough money to buy a full container of sports nets. He saved up £13,000 from his shifts to kick-off his sports equipment business in 2009. Net World Sports now employs hundreds in a huge modern £25m HQ in North Wales and sells more than 100,000 football goals a year - alongside a vast array of other sporting products. It has made Alex the richest person under 40 in Wales. He is worth £262m. Robert Watts, compiler of the Sunday Times Rich List, said: 'Our research continues to find a wide variety of self-made entrepreneurs building fortunes not just from artificial intelligence, video games and new technologies but also mundane, everyday items such as makeup, radiators and jogging bottoms. "We know many of our readers find these people and their stories inspiring — especially the many who had tough starts or setbacks to their lives and careers.' Full Wales List: Regional 2025 Rank National 2025 Rank Name 2025 Wealth Source of Wealth Rise/Fall 2024 Wealth 1 40 Sir Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman £4.435bn Venture capitalist and philanthropist ▼ £168m £4.603bn 2 86 Simon Nixon £1.95bn Tech entrepreneur ▲£70m £1.88bn 3 107 Douglas Perkins and family £1.539bn Opticians ▼ £48m £1.587bn 4 119= Sir Terry Matthews £1.338bn Telecoms tycoon ▼ £2m £1.34bn 5 143 David Sullivan and family £1.118bn Landlord ▼ £50m £1.168bn 6 158 Steve Morgan £988m Housebuilder ▲ £73m £915m 7 161= Henry Engelhardt and Diane Briere de l'Isle £980m Insurance salesman ▲ £79m £901m 8 305 Dai and Richard Walters £418m Construction tycoon Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
North Wales millionaires on the Rich List for 2025 - and how much they are worth
The Sunday Times Rich List has today revealed the wealthiest people in the UK in 2025. The annual list shows whose wealth has been going up or down over the last 12 months. There are eight from Wales on the The Sunday Times Rich List with Sir Michael Mortiz and wife Harriet Heyman top. The venture capitalist and sculptor duo are worth £4.43 billion, but have seen a decrease in £200 million in recent months. The 76-page special edition of The Sunday Times Magazine reveals the largest fall in the billionaire count in the guide's 37-year history, from a peak of 177 in 2022 to 156 this year. The number of billionaires has dropped for three successive years – this year's decline is the sharpest yet. When it comes to those from North Wales, there are two on the general Rich List and one person on the list of the wealthiest people under 40-years-old. Top of the North Wales list is 57-year-old Simon Nixon, who was born in Lincolnshire but grew up in Flintshire. He co-founded the price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket in 1993. He eventually went on to sell his shares by 2016 and now has investments in Monzo. He also makes money from his holiday home website Simon Escapes where he rents out his personal collection of luxury homes around the world from Cornwall to Malibu. He is worth £1.95bn, up £70m on last year. Next up is Steve Morgan. He was raised in Rhyl and went to school in Colwyn Bay. Back in 1974 he borrowed £5,000 from his father to buy his then employer and developed this company into the builder Redrow plc. Under his chairmanship, Redrow was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. In recent years he stepped back from the business to take a non-executive role. He has other business and investment interests and also donates significant sums to good causes through his foundation. He is worth £988m - up £73m on last year. The richest young person in Wales is a Wrexham entrepreneur who has created hundreds of jobs in the city. Alex Lovén, 37, had a spark of a business idea when he bought a cricket bat aged 13 and he realised he could turn a profit by buying in bulk and selling to his friends and teachers at school. After later deciding further education wasn't for him, he worked long hours at a builders' merchants, saving up enough money to buy a full container of sports nets. He saved up £13,000 from his shifts to kick-off his sports equipment business in 2009. Net World Sports now employs hundreds in a huge modern £25m HQ in North Wales and sells more than 100,000 football goals a year - alongside a vast array of other sporting products. It has made Alex the richest person under 40 in Wales. He is worth £262m. Robert Watts, compiler of the Sunday Times Rich List, said: 'Our research continues to find a wide variety of self-made entrepreneurs building fortunes not just from artificial intelligence, video games and new technologies but also mundane, everyday items such as makeup, radiators and jogging bottoms. "We know many of our readers find these people and their stories inspiring — especially the many who had tough starts or setbacks to their lives and careers.'
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Celebrity chef is lead judge for prestigious competition at Curragh Racecourse
Best known as the resident chef on ITV's This Morning, Clodagh is also a best-selling author, respected food columnist, and passionate advocate for sustainability. She lives on Broadspear, a 100-acre farm in Hampshire, England, with her husband Harry Herbert, their dogs, hens, ducks, pigs and Aberdeen Angus cattle. Though born and raised in Cork with no farming background, Clodagh has embraced country life with enthusiasm and purpose. Over the past five years, the couple has lovingly restored an eighteenth-century walled vegetable garden, planted wildflower meadows, built a pickling shed, and established working beehives and orchards. Her culinary achievements include eight published cookbooks, most recently In Minutes, which topped best-seller lists in both Ireland and the UK. She contributes a weekly food column to The Sunday Times Magazine and has hosted several TV series including Fresh From the Farmers' Markets and Fresh From The Sea. She has also made regular appearances on The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada and The Today Show in the USA and won ITV's Cooking with the Stars in 2022. In addition to running cookery days in her newly renovated London home, she curates a popular online homeware brand, Clodagh's Shop. Now, Clodagh will swap her muddy boots for heels and a hat to lead the fashion charge at this year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Clodagh's husband, Harry Herbert, was born at Highclere Castle, famously known as the setting for the global hit TV series Downton Abbey, and his family has owned the estate since the late 17th century. He is also the managing director and founder of Europe's leading racing company, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. The Ballymaloe-trained chef will be joined by Harry when she judges the Best Dressed Competition at this year's event. "Harry just loves Irish racing, and he has been working with Irish breeders and trainers for over 20 years,' said Clodagh. 'So, he's really excited that we will be going together, it's going to be a lot of fun. 'I am also really looking forward to a fantastic day of style and glamour. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse is one of the most elegant days of the year, and I am really looking forward to seeing all the wonderful style on the day. Also, literally being on my own turf makes it even more special.' Clodagh will be joined on the judging panel by lifestyle and fashion writer Bairbre Power and Alpana Cidambi, representing Dubai Duty Free, the event's long-standing title sponsor. The winner of the Best Dressed Competition will receive a prize package from Dubai Duty Free, including return flights for two to Dubai, five nights at the luxurious Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, and €1,000 spending money to enjoy at the award-winning airport retailer. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival runs from June Friday 27 to Sunday 29, with the Derby itself taking place on Sunday. Last year's race was won by Los Angeles, trained by Aidan O'Brien, marking his record-extending 16th Irish Derby victory. Jockey Ryan Moore rode Los Angeles to a thrilling finish ahead of strong contenders Sunway and Ambiente Friendly. This year marks the 160th running of the Irish Derby and the day promises to be a celebration of the incredible legacy and spectacle of the race.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Zara Tindall eats one food that is proven to keep your cholesterol down
Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, has been competing in equestrian events for more than two decades and has previously opened up on the diet she follows to stay in shape Former equestrian star Zara Tindall has shared her secret to maintaining an Olympic standard in her day-to-day life. And she revealed her breakfast often includes one particular food known for its cholesterol-lowering benefits. The accomplished daughter of Princess Anne has competed in eventing since she left the University of Exeter. And her sporting career bore great fruit after she won a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics as part of the equestrian team aboard High Kingdom. Since being catapulted into the limelight, beloved royal Tindall (formerly Phillips) tied the knot with ex- England rugby star Mike Tindall in 2011. Although she hasn't returned to the Olympic stage since her 2012 success, the 43-year-old continues to compete at an elite level and once attributed her peak physical condition to a disciplined diet. "For breakfast, I'll eat something like Greek yoghurt with honey, a piece of fruit, or toast," she told The Sunday Times Magazine (via Surrey Live) in 2015. "Lunch is quick and simple, like soup and a sandwich or eggs and toast. I don't diet, but I try to eat well and not to eat too many carbohydrates or sugary things." Echoing the advice of the British Heart Foundation, Tindall's choice of Greek yoghurt over regular yoghurt or milk is a sensible one given its higher protein content. Not only that, but the former also has a lower sugar content, and the thicker consistency means many people find it more filling, which helps stave off food cravings. Greek yoghurt is not only a fantastic source of protein and calcium, but studies also indicate the nutrient blend in such dairy products may help slash the risk of heart and circulatory diseases. Opting for a low-fat Greek yoghurt is a smart move as it's believed to keep cholesterol level down due to its reduced saturated fat content compared to its full-fat counterpart. Her favoured lunchtime choice of eggs and toast provides a very rounded balance of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. The majority of fat content in eggs is located in the yolk, which also gives a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. When it comes to steering clear of sugary treats, the NHS advises cutting down on foods and drinks packed with free sugars. That means avoiding items like fizzy drinks, cakes, sweets, and biscuits will help maintain a healthier, more balanced diet. On top of eating right, Zara believes her fitness routine help keep her in top form for riding. It was announced in December 2023 that she was going 'part-time' in equestrian so that she could focus on being more present for her three children. Post-pregnancy, however, she confessed how tough it was to bounce back into shape after welcoming her first child, Mia. Body image and mental health issues post-partum are common, but Tindall lifted the lid on what helped her regain her self-confidence. "It is hard getting your body back when you've been riding for 25 years," she said during an appearance on hubby Mike's YouTube series, 'Mike Drop'. "Then your body is just completely not doing that, and your muscles are doing nothing. "But it's just completely different, trying to get your body back to where it was quite. . .I found hard work. I found it hard getting myself back to it. Mentally, you feel guilty as a mother leaving your child to go and do something else."
Edinburgh Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Zara Tindall's one breakfast habit that's proven to lower cholesterol
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Royal equestrian Zara Tindall has shared her eating habits that help her maintain peak fitness for her sporting events, revealing that her breakfast often includes Greek yoghurt—a food known to aid in keeping cholesterol levels low. The accomplished daughter of Princess Anne, who took up eventing after university, clinched a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics in the equestrian team event aboard High Kingdom. Despite the glare of public attention following her marriage to former England rugby player Mike Tindall in 2011 and her Olympic success, the 43 year old hasn't returned to the Games but continues to compete at high levels, necessitating a healthy lifestyle. READ MORE -Susan Boyle's life now - secret boyfriend, baby plans and big announcement READ MORE -Coronation Street's child star has fans saying the same thing after transformation In a discussion about her dietary routine, Tindall highlighted her typical morning meal during an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine back in 2015. "For breakfast, I'll eat something like Greek yoghurt with honey, a piece of fruit, or toast," she explained, reports Surrey Live. "Lunch is quick and simple, like soup and a sandwich or eggs and toast. I don't diet, but I try to eat well and not to eat too many carbohydrates or sugary things." The British Heart Foundation notes that Greek yoghurt is not only higher in protein compared to regular plain yoghurt and milk but also a beneficial dairy product for a healthy diet. Notably, it is a rich source of protein and calcium, with research indicating that the combination of nutrients in such dairy products may help lower the risk of heart and circulatory diseases. Opting for low-fat Greek yoghurt is believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, as it contains fewer saturated fats compared to full-fat yoghurt. In line with Tindall's avoidance of sugary foods, the NHS advises reducing consumption of food and drinks high in free sugars, such as fizzy drinks, cakes, sweets, and biscuits, for a balanced diet. In addition to a healthy diet, Tindall follows a regular exercise routine that enables her to perform as a rider. However, after the birth of her first child, Mia, she openly discussed the challenges of regaining her physical fitness. "It is hard getting your body back when you've been riding for 25 years, then your body is just completely not doing that, and your muscles are doing nothing," Tindall shared on her husband Mike's YouTube series, 'Mike Drop'. "But it's just completely different, trying to get your body back to where it was was quite... I found hard work," the Olympic medallist continued. "I found it hard getting myself back to it," she confessed. "Mentally, you feel guilty as a mother leaving your child to go and do something else."
