HMV: More than 50 expressions of interest in collapsed retailer Nick Edwards, joint administrator for Deloitte, said it is "too early" to say whether a deal can be struck to rescue HMV, but that the amount of interest represents "good numbers." Potential bidders are now signing non-disclosure agreements with Deloitte and the administrators plan to hold talks over the weekend. Despite the prospects of HMV being rescued, Deloitte has no plans to start honouring gift vouchers. The decision to reject vouchers has provoked a backlash from consumers. Meanwhile, a MP has contacted the HMV administrators to ask it to ensure that all money made on a charity single in aid of the Hillsborough families is paid to them. Liverpool Walton MP Steve Rotheram said HMV was "first class" in the way it promoted the single but he has contacted Deloitte to ensure that the £150,000 raised by HMV is paid to the charity fund as soon as possible. Mr Rotheram added: "It is the second full day of the administration and we are working through hundreds of enquiries. However, we understand why people feel very passionately about the Justice Collective single and have discussed this matter with people involved in the campaign. We are looking into it as a priority and hope to provide an update very soon. Staff at two HMV stores in Ireland are also staging sit-in protests after claiming the company owes them wages. HMV has 16 stores in Ireland and 223 in the UK.