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The Latest Breaking News from Frasers Group

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group says two-thirds of retail staff are still on zero-hours contracts

MPs examining plans for legislation were told 11,500 staff on the contracts, which do not guarantee weekly shifts

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo sells London office in Soho for £49.5m to pay off debts

The online fashion firm told shareholders it had sold the site on Great Pulteney Street in Soho to property fund Global Holdings UK

Evening Standard

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Boohoo sells London office for £49.5m to pay off debts

The online fashion firm told shareholders it had sold the site on Great Pulteney Street in Soho to property fund Global Holdings UK.

The Independent UK

Boohoo shareholders deny Mike Ashley seat on board after boardroom battle

Frasers Group, which owns a 27% stake in Boohoo, had urged investors to appoint Mr Ashley and restructuring expert Mike Lennon.

Evening Standard

London stocks dip after UK economy contracts

London’s top flight finished 11.43 points, or 0.14%, lower to end the day at 8,300.33.

Evening Standard

Boohoo says Frasers Group can have seat on board – but not Mike Ashley

Boohoo chair Tim Morris said Mr Ashley is ‘not appropriate’ for a board seat because of ‘obvious conflict points’.

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Mike Ashley has the right critique of Boohoo. But he doesn’t belong on its board

The online retailer needs a shake-up – but the Sports Direct supremo is far from an unconflicted party

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo wins influential adviser’s support in battle with Mike Ashley

ISS reportedly tells fast-fashion firm that Frasers Group approach is ‘superficial’ and ‘offers no plans for change’

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 treads water as Frasers shares tumble after profit downgrade

The blue-chip index lifted 13.57 points, or 0.16%, to close at 8,349.38.

Evening Standard

Frasers cuts profit outlook amid ‘weaker’ shopper confidence around Budget

It came as the Mike Ashley-founded firm revealed a slump in sales for the past half-year, and lower profits

The Independent UK

Warhammer maker earns place in FTSE 100 while Frasers drops off top index

The latest reshuffle of the London Stock Exchange has seen Nottingham-based Games Workshop join the UK’s biggest share index.

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley met by ‘stone wall’ in data bid after £13m HMRC dispute, court told

The Frasers Group founder is bringing legal action against the tax body over allegedly ‘extensive’ breaches of data protection obligations.

Evening Standard

Frasers Group to shed light on consumer demand ahead of key Christmas period

Frasers Group will update investors on its performance over the past six months on Thursday December 5.

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The Guardian - UK

JD Sports shares slump 14% after profit warning

Lower sales in UK and North America after mild weather and discounting by rivals offset by 3.5% rise in Europe

Evening Standard

Boohoo accuses Frasers Group of ‘self interest’ amid Mike Ashley row

Frasers Group had called Boohoo ‘desperate’ after it declined its attempts to install founder Mr Ashley as chief executive.

The Independent UK

Frasers Group says appointment of Boohoo boss shows ‘disregard’ for shareholders

Mike Ashley’s firm had been trying to install him as Boohoo’s new chief executive, but the online retailer chose someone else.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 01 November: Markets calmer after sell-off, Reckitt Benckiser shares jump

Borrowing costs continue to be in focus after a rocky week for markets on both sides of the Atlantic.

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The Independent UK

FTSE 100 ends week in the red as investors look to upcoming Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spending statement on October 30, with several tax hikes mooted.

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo rejects criticism from Frasers Group as ‘inaccurate and unfair’

Frasers Group, which owns 27% of Boohoo, is attempting to install its founder Mike Ashley as chief executive of the online retailer

The Independent UK

Boohoo hits back at Frasers over Mike Ashley’s attempted boardroom takeover

Frasers had previously sounded the alarm over what it said was a ‘leadership crisis’ at Boohoo, and sought to install Mr Ashley as chief executive.

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group calls for Mike Ashley to replace Boohoo chief

Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns 27% of online retailer, seeks vote on overhaul to ‘set new course’ for future

Evening Standard

Frasers demands appointment of founder Mike Ashley as boss of Boohoo

Frasers warned over what it claimed was a ‘leadership crisis’ at Boohoo after its chief executive last week stepped down.

Evening Standard

FTSE drops further as pound slides to two-month low

London’s top index finished 47.90 points, or 0.58%, lower to end the day at 8,258.64.

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group criticises management of Mulberry after ditching takeover plans

Mike Ashley’s retail group says it ‘remains concerned about governance’ at luxury brand after final bid rejected

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