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Michelle Mone

Michelle Mone, the founder of the lingerie brand Ultimo, is the government's new start-up tsar. Mark Coles charts her rise from a childhood of poverty in Glasgow.

Founder of the Ultimo lingerie brand Michelle Mone's rags to riches tale.

Clever use of PR has helped make Michelle Mone one of Britain's most recognisable businesswomen. Now she has been made the government's new entrepreneurship tsar and is tipped for a place in the House of Lords.

Presenter Mark Coles charts her journey from childhood poverty in Glasgow to a City penthouse overlooking the Thames.

Producers: Keith Moore and Katie Inman.

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13 minutes

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Sun 16 Aug 2015 17:40
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