Hans Rausing, one of Britain’s richest men, avoided a jail sentence today after he admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of his wife Eva’s body.

Tetra Pak heir Hans Kristian Rausing has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife Eva, according to reports.

Investigators were conducting further tests in a bid to shed light on the death of Eva Rausing, one of Britain’s richest women, who may have lay dead in her west London home for up to a week.

Bel Cantor is poised to go in search of more glory at Ayr on Saturday after his efforts at Catterick saw him gain a fifth win in little more than a year.

Britain’s super-rich appear to be weathering the economic storm after a report today showed the combined wealth of the wealthiest 300 people in Britain rose by 5% last year.