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Former BHS owner branded 'Premier League liar'

Dominic Chappell - who bought BHS for £1 - was branded a "premier league liar" who had his "fingers in the till" during a hearing of the Commons Business and Pensions Committees today.

However, in his evidence, Mr Chappell chose to focus on the role of Sir Philip in the saga, claiming that the Topshop billionaire blocked a rescue attempt from Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley and tipped BHS into administration.

The chain is set to go into liquidation after administrators failed to find a buyer. All 163 stores will close with 11,000 jobs also expected to be lost.

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Chappell: Philip Green could have helped save BHS

Dominic Chappell, the man who bought BHS from Sir Phillip Green, is facing questions from MPs

The decision to call in the administrators to BHS was Sir Philip Green's, the company's owner Dominic Chappell has told MPs.

Mr Chappell bought BHS for £1 from Sir Philip Green last year through his company Retail Acquisitions.

The retail department store is being wound down after administrators failed to find a buyer. All 163 stores will close with 11,000 jobs also expected to be lost.

ITV News' Business Editor Joel Hills has the latest:

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