Bidders circle Thomas Cook, the ￡485 'poverty premium' Brits without a bank account pay, and more top news

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Thomas Cook has reportedly received several bids for the company as it explores options to sell part or all of the business. According to Sky News, the 200-year-old travel company has been approached by several parties including largest stakeholder, Chinese group Fosun International. The business put its airline up for sale in February amid shifting consumer behaviour and Brexit uncertainty. Last month, Thomas Cook said it would close 21 stores across the country, cutting more than 300 jobs. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Britons who do not have access to a bank account pay an extra ￡485 a year for bills and services, according to research. Account provider Pockit reports more than more than 1.2 million Britons do not have a bank account, and therefore miss out on discounts reserved for those who pay bills by direct debit. A government report said those more likely to be without a bank account included 18- to 24-year-olds and the unemployed. ? Here’s what people are saying.

UK store closures are expected to top 1,000 as retailers use controversial CVA schemes to remain afloat. Market researcher the Local Data Company reports 900 stores have closed in the past two years, as the likes of Debenhams, Paperchase and Monsoon consider CVAs. Company voluntary arrangements allow insolvent companies to negotiate rent reductions with creditors, including landlords. Last week, ONS data showed retail sales notched a solid gain in March, as mild weather and a rebound in food shopping saw all store types benefit except department stores. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Samsung is postponing the launch of its new Galaxy Fold smartphone after product reviewers said their devices malfunctioned. Problems with the phones — which were scheduled to be launched on Friday — emerged almost immediately, with some reviewers mistakenly tearing part of the phone’s display after wrongly assuming it was the protective cover. Others had issues with hinges or flickering screens. The South Korea-based company is counting on a successful phone launch after reporting an 8% decline in smartphone shipments in 2018 ? Here’s what people are saying.

More than one-third of people living in England think Scottish bank notes are fake, according to a survey. Market researcher Censuswide Scotland found 23% of people would reject the notes, while 16% thought they were out of circulation. Earlier this month, a Scottish MP lodged a bill to ensure banknotes from Scotland are accepted as payment throughout the UK. It comes as Judy Murray – tennis star Andy Murray's mother – tweeted about her Bank of Scotland tenner getting turned down at a London coffee shop. ? Here’s what people are saying.

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