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Sir Philip Green sells loss-making BHS for just £1
Sir Philip Green has sold department store chain BHS to an investment vehicle called Retail Acquisitions Ltd.
Friday 6 November 2026
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Sir Philip Green has sold department store chain BHS to an investment vehicle called Retail Acquisitions Ltd.
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group sued for £200m by ex-business partner amid claims entrepreneur 'stole' his idea for a luxury cruise brand
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The government's Growth Vouchers programme launched in January 2014 to help SMEs access business advice has given out less than 4 per cent of its £30m…