Chappell, 51, is appealing against a conviction for failing to provide the pensions watchdog with vital documents. The former racing driver launched his appeal on Friday in an attempt to repair his “tarnished reputation”. But Hove crown court was told that solicitors had been unable to make much headway with the appeal case because Chappell could not afford to pay them. The three-times bankrupt, who had no previous retail experience, bought the high street chain from billionaire Sir Philip Green for just £1 in March 2015. But Chappell hit out at Pensions Regulator and said he had been the “fall guy” and “scapegoat” for the collapse of BHS.

Source: The Guardian May 04, 2018 11:41 UTC