Lord Bamford leads West Midlands' rich list with £9.45 billion, as UK billionaire count drops and total wealth falls.

The 2025 Sunday Times Rich List shows the West Midlands' wealthiest, led by Lord Bamford with £9.45 billion, down from 177 to 156 billionaires UK-wide. Notable locals include Ben Francis of Gymshark and the Coates family of Bet365. Overall wealth dipped by 3%, totaling £772.8 billion, marking a decline in UK-based super-rich individuals.