How the story grew

February

The Daily Telegraph begins working on a story about Sir Philip Green following a tip-off about the way he behaves towards women

August

The High Court rules in favour of The Telegraph and its right to publish the findings of its investigation into allegations about Sir Philip’s behaviour

September

Three Court of Appeal judges disagree and overturn the ruling

Oct 24

The Telegraph reveals that a businessman has been granted an injunction

Oct 25

A well-known socialite claims she was sexually assaulted at a party by the businessman

Oct 26

Sir Philip Green is named in Parliament by Lord Peter Hain as being the businessman

Nov 6

Auna Irvine, a former Topshop manager in the US, becomes the first woman to publicly accuse Sir Philip of sexual harassment