TPR 'aggressive and hostile' in BHS probe

James Phillips
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Dominic Chappell blasted The Pensions Regulator (TPR) for what he called an "aggressive and hostile" approach to his takeover of BHS, a court has heard.

Chappell made the comments while giving evidence at Brighton Magistrates' Court earlier this week in response to charges filed by TPR in which he is alleged to have failed to provide information to...

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