SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is arguably Britain’s top industrialist, with estimates of his net worth heading towards £15 billion. Given his remarkable business career, government (and ex-government) ministers would be wise to pay attention to his latest moves. They might even learn why some countries have successful economies and others do not.
Last month Ratcliffe’s company, Ineos Group, let it be known that it is entering the investment process for Manchester United. The football club is for sale. Its existing owners, the Glazer family from the United
