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The Latest Breaking News from Sports Direct

From squash player to sportswear giant: Mike Ashley’s colourful retail career

Mike Ashley is stepping down from Frasers Group board, but Sports Direct founder leaves lasting legacy

The Guardian - UK

Frasers director Mike Ashley to step down after 40 years

The founder has pledged to lend £100 million to the business despite stepping down from his role.

Manchester Evening News

Mike Ashley quits as director of Sports Direct group as son-in-law left in charge

Mr Ashley is to step down as a director of its owner Frasers Group next month after handing over power to Michael Murray.

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Mike Ashley to quit Frasers Group with £100m loan as parting gift

BILLIONAIRE retail magnate Mike Ashley is to step down as a director of Sports Direct owner Frasers Group next month, but has agreed to lend…

The National (Scotland)

Billionaire retailer Mike Ashley quitting Frasers board

Retail tycoon worth around £2.4 billion founded the Sports Direct business 40 years ago

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley quits as director of Sports Direct group - leaving son-in-law in charge

Mike Ashley is to step down as a director of Sports Direct owner Frasers Group next month after handing over the reins to his son-in-law and new chief executive Michael Murray

Daily Mirror

Mike Ashley to step down from the board of Sports Direct owners Frasers Group

The former Newcastle United owner says he 'feels confident passing the baton' to his son-in-law Michael Murray who has led on 'elevation strategy'

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City braces for sharp hike in UK interest rates; Roubini predicts ‘long, ugly’ recession – as it happened

Money markets suggest the Bank of England could raise rates from 1.75% to 2.5% this week, and 3.75% by end of 2022, as policymakers try to get to grips with soaring inflation

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live: Mike Ashley to step down, central banks in focus

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group today announced that founder Mike Ashley is to step down from the board after next month’s AGM.

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley to stand down from Frasers board

Company includes Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Jack Wills high street brands

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley to step down from Frasers Group board

Retail tycoon to remain as the controlling shareholder of Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner

The Guardian - UK

All the shops and places closed on Monday for Queen's funeral bank holiday - full list

Many businesses will be closing their doors today

Manchester Evening News

Mike Ashley’s retail empire poised for FTSE 100 return

Frasers Group to take up slot vacated by defence firm Meggitt, which was bought by US rival

The Guardian - UK

'Dishonest' Ayrshire care worker at Autistic support centre is struck off after taking cash from service users and falsifying a receipt

Samuel McCulloch took the cash home, instead of depositing it in a petty cash tin, as was required.

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Irish Mirror

Laurita Blewitt says cousin and US president Joe Biden couldn't attend her wedding to Joe Brolly

Exclusive: 'He thought it would have been ridiculous for him to come'

Wales Online

Sports Direct set to join Wilko in closing at Llanelli shopping centre as redevelopment planned

It comes as the centre has told Carmarthenshire Council that a lack of free parking is 'crippling the town centre'

Daily Mirror

Sports Direct are selling kids' Nike trainers for half price and they're now under £16

If your kid needs new trainers for P.E or for running around at nursery then you won't want to miss Sports Direct's unmissable deal on Nike trainers that are less than £16

Irish Mirror

Laurita Blewitt lifts lid on 'proper party' wedding to GAA pundit Joe Brolly

The much-loved podcaster married the popular GAA pundit in a stunning Mayo wedding earlier this month, and Laurita loved celebrating with their nearest and dearest

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Daily Mirror

Mums and dads can buy £50 school shoes for £4.50 with this Sports Direct code

If you still need to stock up on school shoes for the kids, head over to Sports Direct for an unmissable deal that gets you more than 90% off

Birmingham Post

Frasers Group reveals plans for trio of flagship Flannels stores

Huge new stores with more than 80,000 sqft of shopping space will open in the North East, Leeds and Cardiff

Manchester Evening News

Parents can get £50 school shoes for £4.50 with Sports Direct code

The limited-time code gets shoppers 10 per cent off school shoes, including those in the sale

Wales Online

How to tell if your child needs new shoes for school this September

One in 10 parents say their children won’t tell them when their school shoes are starting to feel too small

Daily Mirror

Sports Direct is giving customers an extra 10% off school shoes in huge summer sale

Still haven't got the kids' school shoes? Head over to Sports Direct now as they've slashed an extra 10% off school shoes - but for a limited time

Wales Online

The brilliant then and now pictures of the Swansea Market trader who's been serving fresh fruit and veg for 45 years

She has been dubbed the 'Queen still ruling the roost' and hasn't changed one bit

Chronicle Live

Flannels and Sports Direct to open huge new stores in former Debenhams unit at the Metrocentre

The former Debenhams unit will be transformed into two huge Flannels and Sports Direct stores

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