Badenoch urged to scrutinize Křetínský's business links for Royal Mail bid

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch is urged to scrutinize Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's business links amid a £3.57bn bid for Royal Mail. The bid, backed by Křetínský's partners, faces National Security and Investment Act review. Concerns raised about Křetínský's associates' controversial property deals. Transparency International stresses rigorous due diligence for critical infrastructure ownership changes. Shareholder vote on the takeover scheduled for Royal Mail's parent company in September. Labor party declined to comment.