Why another stalled £5bn sale isn't the perfect prescription for Boots

Private equity waiting in the wings to buy High Street icon, but sale off for now

Hello Rainmakers,

Big private equity looms like stalking presence across UK business.

That will be reflected in the Rainmaker awards shortlists this week as the clans gather to celebrate their successful peers in Manchester and Leeds.

But it is to Nottingham we turn today.

Sam Metcalf has done a sterling job shining a light on what led to the Boots CEO quitting.

Hope you enjoy another deep dive.