London. British billionaire and Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologized on Thursday for what he described as a 'mistake in language use' following his controversial remarks about migrants in the United Kingdom. Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of the board of chemical company Ineos, told Sky News: 'The UK has been colonized by migrants' and that high levels of migration have harmed the economy. He added that the British government is facing challenges in managing the economy with an increasing number of people claiming social benefits. Apology after pressure After widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ratcliffe apologized.
