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Behind the scenes at the scream park: fear, fainting, clowns – and ‘code brown’

At Norfolk’s ‘premier scare attraction’ there are ghouls, chainsaws, satanic cults and a haunted hospital. But what goes on behind the scenes?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29

Despite his $2.6 billion net worth, MrBeast said he’s had to borrow cash and didn't even have enough money in his bank account to buy McDonald’s

Jimmy Donaldson, the world’s most popular YouTuber and founder of $5 billion business Beast Industries, claimed he didn’t “technically” have enough money to buy McDonald’s in the morning.

Fortune · Aug 23

Gymshark founder in talks to buy back part of stake sold to private equity firm

Ben Francis, who started business in parents’ garage, sold 21% stake in deal that created £1.25bn sportswear brand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

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Fitness Founder Sold Company For $400 Million — Now She Warns Founders Not To Repeat Her Mistake

Kayla Itsines reclaims full ownership of Sweat, a fitness platform she sold for £316 million in 2021. Discover her journey from personal trainer to global entrepreneur and the challenges she faced.

International Business Times UK · May 27

Despite his $2.6 billion net worth, MrBeast says he’s having to borrow cash and doesn’t even have enough money in his bank account to buy McDonald’s

Jimmy Donaldson, the world’s most popular YouTuber and founder of $5 billion business Beast Industries, claims he doesn’t “technically” have enough money to buy McDonald’s in the morning.

Fortune · Jan 13

9 Small Business Owners Who Used Celebrities to Build a $50M+ Empire

In today’s influencer-driven economy, the right endorsement can turn a small startup into a global phenomenon overnight. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs quietly built their fortunes by leveraging celebrity partnerships — aligning their brands with the right faces, names, and audiences. These collaborations go far beyond traditional advertising; they…

Plunged in Debt · Oct 22, 2025

Gymshark has dropped its first-ever workout shoes with a top performance footwear brand

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T3 · Sep 8, 2025

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Influencer Alix Earle hit Gymshark with $1 million lawsuit claiming she was fired over Israel posts

Earle’s podcast was dropped by Alex Cooper’s network just weeks ago

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Gymshark founder urges Elon Musk style government adviser for UK

Tesla and X boss played huge role in Donald Trump’s election success

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Gymshark founder Ben Francis leads Britain’s next generation of young millionaires

Other young millionaires on this year’s rich list include Harry Styles, a football net entrepreneur and a former apprentice contestant

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Sunday Times Under-35s Rich List revealed - including Dua Lipa, Ben Francis and Harry Styles

Out of all of the 35 on the list, only nine were born into money and four were born outside the country

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

New Sunday Times Rich List: Meet the West Country's richest under-35s millionaire

His wealth has increased by a staggering £200million in one year.

Bristol Post · May 19, 2023

Youngest UK billionaire Ben Francis' rise from parents' garage to Gymshark fortune

Billionaire Ben Francis has gone from strength to strength after starting Gymshark from his family garage and after dropping out of university - and now has an MBE

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

Ben Francis net worth | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

Awarded an MBE for services to business in the New Year’s honours list, Ben Francis kicked off his sportswear business in his parents Bromsgrove garage in 2012. Gymshark has long since outgrown its humble origins in an unfashionable town near Birmingham, with the business worth over £1 billion by the time Francis was at the…

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

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Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023

Profits slide at Gymshark amid surge in production costs

Profits at Gymshark slid just under 40% in the year to July 2022 as the online sports retailer wrestled with soaring production costs and squeezed consumer incomes.

Birmingham Post · Mar 23, 2023

Two freeports in Wales “double boost” for Welsh economy, say business groups

The Port of Holyhead and the Ports of Milford Haven and Port Talbot under the Celtic Freeport bid will become freeport zones

Chronicle Live · Jan 27, 2023

Sting and Mike Ashley among UK's biggest taxpayers - see full list of top 100 names

The top taxpayers including Tim Martin, James Dyson and JK Rowling paid more than £5bn in tax collectively, with the youngest person on the list aged just 30

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Youngest person on UK's biggest taxpayers list started out in parents' garage

Millionaire Ben Francis is the youngest to appear in the Sunday Times Tax List - here is how he came up with his £1.25bn business Gymshark

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Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

UK's top 100 biggest taxpayers revealed as billionaire trader claims top spot

Alex Gerko, who is the founder of trading company XTX Markets, paid around £487.4m in tax, taking the crown from Bet365 founder Denise Coats.

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

UK's biggest taxpayers revealed as £8billion betting boss loses crown - see full list

The Sunday Times Tax List 2023 has been released this morning and Bet365 boss Denise Coates has been knocked off top spot by Russian-born billionaire and XTX Markets founder Alex Gerko

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

How to be a CEO podcast: Gymshark’s Ben Francis on creating a global brand

Gymshark started in Ben Francis’s parent’s garage in the Midlands, with lessons from his gran on how to sew.

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022

Top 20 richest sportspeople in Britain revealed as 13 Premier League stars make list

Players from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham dominate the Sunday Times Rich List for sportspeople under the age of 30

Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022

The 19 richest people in the Midlands who are worth a combined £34 billion

The Sunday Times Rich List 2022 ranks the country's 250 wealthiest residents

Birmingham Post · Apr 6, 2022

More than 120 jobs at risk as Gymshark announces business restructure

The Solihull-based firm is reportedly looking to place 121 roles at risk of redundancy

Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2022

Tourism tax should be “off the table” during post-Covid recovery, says FSB Wales

FSB Wales made the call in its local government manifesto outlining a list of proposals ahead of the local elections

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