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A reclusive property tycoon who was once worth £3billion is reportedly embroiled in a bitter secret divorce battle with his Lithuanian-born wife over property and assets worth millions. Syrian-born investor Simon Halabi started as the director of a UK property firm in the 1980s and going on to become Britain’s 14th richest man – before losing almost everything and becoming ...

Charles Cole is believed to have shot himself after being saddled with debts linked to overseas investment deal A property tycoon who had amassed debts of £5 million is believed to have killed himself at his country manor house. The body of Charles Cole, 50, was discovered by police after concerns for his welfare were raised. The father-of-four ran a ...