[2] His wealth has been estimated to range from £750 million to several billion pounds, though exact figures are difficult to determine due to the private nature of the business.

[10] His management has been characterised as highly controlling, with Smith known to personally visit pubs to enforce company rules, occasionally resulting in immediate closures.

[17] In 2022, former managers won a constructive dismissal case against his company, with the judge raising concerns about its workplace culture.

[18] Smith’s philanthropic contributions include funding the construction of the Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool, which opened in 1994 on brewery land.

[4] He has been reported to walk long distances to avoid taxi fares, and for opting for a bus pass instead of driving.