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Just four of world's richest men have earned £144billion since lockdown began

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Not everyone is feeling the pinch as the pandemic wreaks havoc. The wealth of some multi-billionaires has soared even higher during the crisis.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s most affluent person, became £10billion richer on Monday. It is thought to be the largest ever single day jump in someone’s wealth.

Here we look at whose fortunes have leapt during the lockdown. Jeff Bezos (+£60billion) Worth now: £149billion In March: £89billion Reason for rise?  An 8% rise in the Amazon share price on Monday capped a leap in the online giant’s fortunes during the coronavirus lockdown amid a cyber shopping boom.

With Bezos owning more than 10% of Amazon, the world’s richest person is the biggest winner. He has donated £80million to a foodbank

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