Sainsbury's-Asda merger in doubt amid price rise concerns – business live

Competition regulator finds merger could have an impact on choice and reduce qualitySainsbury’s-Asda merger in doubt over ‘extensive competition concerns’ 9.20am GMT Sainsbury’s angry reaction on Monday to the findings has not been welcomed.It comes after a rancorous competition investigation in which the supermarkets launched a pre-Christmas legal challenge against the CMA in an effort to gain extra time.
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