Ministers 'not planning to intervene' in Royal Mail takeover after 'Czech Sphinx' Daniel Kretinsky puts forward £3.5billion bid - but Government will be 'monitoring developments very closely'
16-05-2024 01:16 via dailymail.co.uk

Ministers 'not planning to intervene' in Royal Mail takeover after 'Czech Sphinx' Daniel Kretinsky puts forward £3.5billion bid - but Government will be 'monitoring developments very closely'

In a move that sent shockwaves through the City and Westminster, the board of its parent company backed a £3.5billion takeover offer from a billionaire dubbed the 'Czech Sphinx'.
Read more »

UK news



The Bulgarian city that fraud built: How Britain's biggest benefits scam was exposed by detective in quiet Balkan city who saw crooks 'living like barons' and locals who had never travelled to the UK receiving up to £2,500 a month in Universal Credi
The Bulgarian city that fraud built: How Britain's biggest benefits scam was exposed by detective in quiet Balkan city who saw crooks 'living like barons' and locals who had never travelled to the UK receiving up to £2,500 a month in Universal Credi
People only just learning what 'G' stands for in 5G - and its difference from 4G
People only just learning what 'G' stands for in 5G - and its difference from 4G
Sarah Ferguson in 'clear message to Harry and Meghan over ongoing feud with Royal Family'
Sarah Ferguson in 'clear message to Harry and Meghan over ongoing feud with Royal Family'
People only just learning what the 'E' signal symbol means on your phone
People only just learning what the 'E' signal symbol means on your phone
Stranger Things star recalls disturbing encounter with middle-aged woman fancying him aged 13
Stranger Things star recalls disturbing encounter with middle-aged woman fancying him aged 13
'I added 400 calories to my diet and completely transformed my body'
'I added 400 calories to my diet and completely transformed my body'
‘Be afraid!’ Emmerdale legend promises return of killer Kim Tate’s dangerous side
‘Be afraid!’ Emmerdale legend promises return of killer Kim Tate’s dangerous side
Royal Family 'laying the groundwork for future reconciliation' with Harry and Meghan
Royal Family 'laying the groundwork for future reconciliation' with Harry and Meghan
‘An extraordinary manager’ – What Pep Guardiola has said about incoming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca
‘An extraordinary manager’ – What Pep Guardiola has said about incoming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca
WWE fans in pieces over ‘unprecedented deals’ with rival promotion and huge free agent
WWE fans in pieces over ‘unprecedented deals’ with rival promotion and huge free agent
US-made bombs reportedly used in strike on Rafah refugee camp that killed 45
US-made bombs reportedly used in strike on Rafah refugee camp that killed 45
UK general election LIVE: Diane Abbott claims she is BANNED from standing for Labour on July 4 despite having whip restored as row threatens to overshadow Keir Starmer's NHS pledge on wait times - latest updates from the campaign trail
UK general election LIVE: Diane Abbott claims she is BANNED from standing for Labour on July 4 despite having whip restored as row threatens to overshadow Keir Starmer's NHS pledge on wait times - latest updates from the campaign trail
Kim Jong-un's latest power play sees him drop balloons of rubbish in South Korea
Kim Jong-un's latest power play sees him drop balloons of rubbish in South Korea
‘Really strange’ question about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal leaves Jermaine Jenas baffled
‘Really strange’ question about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal leaves Jermaine Jenas baffled
Desktop versie