Her subjects range in age from such delights as Sanchit and Sawan, the twin grandsons of a Gujarati businessman, brought up by an extended family, in the company of servants, two dogs and a peacock, to Kiran and Kirit, two London shopkeepers up against a brick wall.

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In such circumstances, keeping his private life secret would have been vital to Lord Browne's effectiveness as a businessman.

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Another local businessman, Richard Bonfield, said the "sheer scale" of the operation could hit businesses such as manufacturing and haulage as well as local tourism.

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