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Investment consultants investigated by UK competition watchdog

In the first ever request of its kind, the UK's financial watchdog formally referred investment consultants to the Competition and…

UK’s competition watchdog approves £2.2bn oil merger

The UK’s competition watchdog has approved a £2.2bn oil merger between Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler. The companies agreed to…

Why has Sainsbury’s put takeover talks with Nisa on hold?

Sainsbury's, the second-biggest supermarket chain in the UK, has halted discussions of its £130m takeover bid with wholesaler Nisa until…

Here’s why Tesco and Sainsbury’s are so keen on buying up UK corner shop chains

Tesco and Sainsbury’s are taking over the independent corner shop market in Britain. Shoppers will still be able to visit…

A Just Eat and Hungryhouse merger could threaten restaurants, says regulator

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) could launch an in-depth investigation into food delivery service Just Eat's planned acquisition of…