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  • JCB billionaire to hand reins to youngest son in blow to apparent heir

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    The boss of JCB has named his younger son as his heir to the business, instead of his elder son and presumed heir. In an interview with the Telegraph, Lord Bamford said that his third child, George, would take over from his as head of the digger manufacturer rather than elder son Joseph, known as [...]

    Jo Bamford, JCB executive, standing in front of construction equipment, highlighting green energy initiatives.

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