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‘Del Boy billionaire’ steps in to save Homebase shops at risk from collapse
A retail tycoon branded the ‘Del Boy billionaire’ is poised to rescue dozens of Homebase stores as the DIY retailer prepares to go into administration. Homebase has engaged consultants to find a new buyer, putting over 100 stores and thousands of jobs across the UK at risk, according to The Times.
‘Del Boy billionaire’ rescues Homebase from collapse
A retail tycoon nicknamed the “Del Boy billionaire” is on the cusp of a deal to rescue scores of Homebase stores as the DIY chain calls in administrators. Chris Dawson, who owns and runs The Range homeware outlets, is finalising a takeover that will ...
'Del Boy billionaire' set to rescue some Homebase stores and save nearly 1,600 jobs
Former market trader Chris Dawson, founder of bargain chain The Range, is reportedly in pole position to snap-up dozens of Homebase stores if the business goes into administration
'Del Boy billionaire’ saves DIY chain Homebase from collapse rescuing 70 UK stores
A discount store owner described as a "Del Boy billionaire" has stepped in to save Homebase, the popular DIY and garden retailer, from the brink of collapse.
'Del Boy Billionaire' saves Homebase: Chris Dawson strikes rescue deal
The deal to save Homebase by Chris Dawson, whose company CDS Superstores acts as parent company to The Range, was confirmed this afternoon by administrator Teneo.
David Jason says he’s always telling the ‘ghost of Del Boy on his shoulder’ to shut up
Sir David Jason has admitted that he is always telling the “ghost of Del Boy on his shoulder” to shut up. The veteran actor, ...
Sir David Jason reveals he’s ‘haunted’ by Del Boy as he struggles to shake off legendary character
HE played Only Fools And Horses’ Del Boy for over two decades of his career on screen – so there’s little surprise that David ...
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1,600 Homebase staff saved by ‘Del Boy’ billionaire who can’t read or write
HOMEBASE collapsed into administration yesterday — but 1,600 staff will be saved by the “Del Boy” billionaire behind The Range. Plymouth-based tycoon Chris Dawson yesterday confirmed a deal to ...
Why Only Fools and Horses legend Del Boy Trotter is a surprising style icon
Despite his knack for the odd French phrase, Only Fools and Horses icon Del Boy Trotter was more likely to be spotted ...
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Harry Potter star says rejecting Only Fools and Horses role was 'best thing he ever did'
Sir David Jason is synonymous with Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the BBC classic Only Fools and Horses, but writer John Sullivan originally considered another actor for the part. Harry Potter and ...
Kelsey Grammer shares idea for Frasier and Only Fools and Horses crossover
Kelsey Grammer has shared an idea for a crossover between Frasier and Only Fools and Horses, which would incoroporate British ...
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Union demands investigation of ‘Del Boy’ agency
A “DEL BOY” staffing agency with a £29 million turnover and more than 2,300 poorly paid workers operates from a Worthing former council flat, the GMB union revealed yesterday. Tempay supplies ...
Only Fools and Horses fans only just realising the ‘nastiest thing Del Boy ever did’
Sir David Jason played wheeler and dealer Del Boy in classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses - but fans ‘forgot' the nasty act his character took part in.