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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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Former BHS owner: 'We knew nothing about retailing'

Dominic Chappell

The former owner of BHS has admitted he knew "nothing" about retailing when he bought the company from Sir Philip Green for £1.

But, speaking to a committee of MPs, Dominic Chappell insisted that his lack of retailing experience didn't matter.

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