Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain
Craig TaylorA private equity firm makes a £90m bid for the business and pledges to retain all jobs for two years. BBC News – Business
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Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification
UK’s second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. BBC News – Business
Energy price cap to fall but bills will stay high
A new cap on the price of each unit of energy will be announced later by regulator Ofgem. BBC News – Business
NatWest: Former boss set for £2.4m pay package after Farage scandal
Chief executive Dame Alison Rose quit the bank over the closure of Nigel Farage’s account. BBC News – Business
Big firm bosses’ pay rose 16% as workers squeezed
Analysis from the High Pay Centre suggests the average pay of a FTSE 100 boss was £3.91m last year. BBC News – Business
Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves
Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the “Thanks a Latte” initiative. BBC News – Business