The month’s Insider contains the North West Rich List. After years of continued growth in the wealth of the richest people in the region, we track this year’s decline. The list is compiled by Philip Beresford, the UK’s leading authority on wealth and wealth creators and compiler of the Sunday Times Rich List. But, while we have recorded a sharp decrease in accumulated wealth, there are grounds for optimism. And the magazine looks at the fortunes of Nichols, owner of fruity drink Vimto, and forecasts a recovery for corporate finance in the final quarter of the year.
As the region’s working rich battle against the wider economic conditions, Philip Beresford reports on the decline of North West.
Keeping it in the family works for John Nichols. Michael Taylor meets the man in charge of one of the region’s top drinks brands, who said no to private equity, opting to weather the storm instead of taking an easy exit.
Dealmakers look to the second half of 2008. Rupert Cornford reports.
