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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Tom Pegden

Exclusive: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani definitely interested in buying Boots says source – having considered then dropped Chelsea FC bid

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is definitely interested in buying the high street Boots business, BusinessLive has been told – having considered, then dropped, a bid for Chelsea FC.

A source said Mr Ambani, who is reported to be the eighth richest on earth, is keen to build his foothold in the UK, attracted by its transparent regulations.

They said he had looked into buying Chelsea after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the Government over what it said were his links to Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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