Roman Abramovich has apparently been caught up in a government crackdown on people applying for investor visas and the Chelsea Football Club owner is unable to enter Britain because his is yet to be renewed. News of his situation emerged as the Kremlin hit out at Britain’s “unfriendly” actions towards Russian businesses, with spokesman Dimitry Peskov telling reporters there was Russophobic hysteria in Britain and unfair competition. “Investors in other countries will see what is happening in the United Kingdom,” he said, adding: ”I would suggest that as far as investor attractiveness is concerned, this is a step backwards for UK.” Read more Sergei Skripal’s niece Viktoria Skripal refused visa by UK government Chelsea vs Manchester United FA Cup final player ratings May must tackle ‘corrupt’ Russian money in UK Why Putin could never have afforded to poison Sergei Skripal Downing Street confirmed it was taking a fresh look at tier 1 visas, which Mr Ambramovich is believed to hold. They allow anyone who invests more than £2m in the British economy to stay for 40 months. The Russian oil magnate is understood to have a fortune of around $11.5bn according to Forbes magazine, making him Russia’s 11th richest man. It is understood he acquired his wealth primarily through the oil industry, before buying Chelsea FC in… Read full this story
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