Patisserie Valerie landlords ‘had to send in bailiffs’

Landlords of Patisserie Valerie have said that they suffered lengthy delays for rent, including one who allegedly had to send bailiffs round each quarter to collect the money.

The landlords made the claims after The Times reported allegations yesterday of late payments by the embattled café chain to suppliers.

MPs on the business, energy and industrial strategy select committee have written to Steve Francis, the company’s new chief executive, to request details of its payment practices.

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