As Sir Philip Green’s retail empire faces the prospect of entering administration, putting 18,000 jobs at risk, the Guardian business reporter Sarah Butler discusses how we got here. Plus: Sadiq Khan responds to being called a loser by Donald TrumpIt has been a tumultuous few weeks for Sir Philip Green. The retail tycoon has been charged in the US with four counts of misdemeanour assault, following allegations from a fitness instructor in Arizona that Green repeatedly touched her inappropriately -allegations he strenuously denies. And his retail empire, the Arcadia Group, could face administration unless creditors can agree on his restructuring plan.The Guardian reporter Sarah Butler has been writing about Green’s business empire for 20 years. She tells India Rakusen about how we got here, while Owen Jones describes speaking to current and former Arcadia Group employees who came forward to allege a climate of fear, bullying and harassment at the company. Continue reading…
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