Sports Direct Boss Pulls Out Of Hearing With MPs

Sports Direct boss and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has told MPs investigating workplace practices that he will not attend a hearing on 7 June as his lawyer is unavailable. The Commons Business, Innovation and Skills committee wants to quiz Mr Ashley over the treatment of workers at the sportswear business and have previously said he could be in contempt of Parliament if he fails to attend. In a letter dated 2 June, however, Mr Ashley told the committee he was unable to attend because his