Education tycoon Peter Marples claims envious officials resented him

A former apprenticeships tycoon told the High Court the Department of Education ‘resented’ him for his wealth before sabotaging the multi-million pound buy-out of his company. Former Derby County FC joint-owner Peter Marples, 51, and other family members are seeking damages of at least £37m from the government after the collapse of Aspire Achieve Advance in 2018. Mr Marples, his wife Sarah, son Thomas and his nephew Lee Marples, claim the Department for Education foiled the planned sale of 3aaa…