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Sports Direct chairman, Mike Ashley, interested in BHS stores Sports Direct chairman, Mike Ashley, interested in BHS stores
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The chairman of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley, has written to BHS administrators expressing an interest in taking over a number of its stores.The chairman of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley, has written to BHS administrators expressing an interest in taking over a number of its stores.
In his letter, Mr Ashley said he was keen to save the brand and jobs at BHS, sources have confirmed to the BBC.In his letter, Mr Ashley said he was keen to save the brand and jobs at BHS, sources have confirmed to the BBC.
The retailer is being wound down after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed business.The retailer is being wound down after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed business.
The administrator, Duff & Phelps, confirmed it had received the letter but made no further comment.The administrator, Duff & Phelps, confirmed it had received the letter but made no further comment.
The BBC's Joe Lynam said he understood the firm would respond on Monday, by urging Mr Ashley to make a formal bid for the stores and/or the brand name.The BBC's Joe Lynam said he understood the firm would respond on Monday, by urging Mr Ashley to make a formal bid for the stores and/or the brand name.
In a hearing before MPs last week, Mr Ashley confirmed that he had "100%" wanted to buy the High Street retailer.In a hearing before MPs last week, Mr Ashley confirmed that he had "100%" wanted to buy the High Street retailer.
Separately, the former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell said that just before BHS went into administration he had arranged a rescue deal backed by the billionaire owner of the sports retailer, but that it had been blocked by Sir Philip Green, from whom Mr Chappell bought BHS. BHS: A history of a High Street stalwart
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Separately, the former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell said that just before BHS went into administration he had arranged a rescue deal backed by the billionaire owner of the sports retailer, but that it had been blocked by Sir Philip Green, from whom Mr Chappell bought BHS for £1 last year.
Mr Chappell said that on learning of this deal, "Philip went absolutely crazy, screaming and shouting down the phone that he didn't want to get involved with Mike Ashley".Mr Chappell said that on learning of this deal, "Philip went absolutely crazy, screaming and shouting down the phone that he didn't want to get involved with Mike Ashley".
However, Sir Philip has denied knowing about the deal and a spokesman has said he "was unaware of any bid interest by Mike Ashley".However, Sir Philip has denied knowing about the deal and a spokesman has said he "was unaware of any bid interest by Mike Ashley".
'Biased''Biased'
Sir Philip has been asked to give evidence before a committee of MPs on Wednesday. They are investigating the collapse of BHS and whether it could have been prevented.Sir Philip has been asked to give evidence before a committee of MPs on Wednesday. They are investigating the collapse of BHS and whether it could have been prevented.
However, the retail billionaire and former BHS owner has been embroiled in a spat with Frank Field, chairman of the inquiry, claiming that he is "biased" and should resign from the committee.However, the retail billionaire and former BHS owner has been embroiled in a spat with Frank Field, chairman of the inquiry, claiming that he is "biased" and should resign from the committee.
He has written a letter saying he was "not prepared to participate" with the work and pensions committee hearing, unless Mr Field stands down.He has written a letter saying he was "not prepared to participate" with the work and pensions committee hearing, unless Mr Field stands down.
Mr Ashley is due to submit written evidence to the inquiry later this month.Mr Ashley is due to submit written evidence to the inquiry later this month.
The 163-store group ran out of money last month, jeopardising 11,000 jobs and leaving a huge hole in its pension fund.The 163-store group ran out of money last month, jeopardising 11,000 jobs and leaving a huge hole in its pension fund.