Dyson among British entrepreneurs who own UK property via overseas companies

James Dyson and Tina Green, wife of Philip Green, among British business figures on register of overseas entities

Billionaires and business figures including James Dyson and Tina Green own UK property via overseas companies, according to a new register aimed at improving transparency.

The tycoons feature on a list that a Guardian investigation revealed last week includes the racing driver Lewis Hamilton, the Chinese government, a string of Gulf royals and at least 20 donors to the Tory party.