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Customers could see higher prices and less choice as a result of the proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda, the UK's competition watchdog has said.
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Customers could see higher prices and less choice as a result of the proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda, the UK's competition watchdog has said.

Honda has confirmed it will close its Swindon car plant in 2021, with the loss of about 3,500 jobs.

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's media minister has denied reports linking him with a £3.8bn takeover of Manchester United.

Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its Swindon plant in 2022, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.

Business Secretary Greg Clark identified last Friday as the 'real' Brexit deadline for British companies exporting to countries such as Japan to know the terms on…

As many as six people face arrest over the Patisserie Valerie scandal, it has been claimed today.

Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has branded businesswoman Karren Brady a 'hypocrite' for not speaking out against billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Passengers stranded across Europe have told of their frustration after the UK regional airline Flybmi collapsed, cancelling all its flights.

Royal Bank of Scotland have announced a £1.6bn final dividend which results in almost £1bn windfall for taxpayers, this is the banks second successive year in…

Porsche is asking British customers to sign a contract committing them to pay a surcharge of up to 10% of their vehicles’ purchase price if there…

US investment bank JP Morgan has created a crypto-currency to help settle payments between clients in its wholesale payments business.

The number of homes repossessed in the UK fell to its lowest level since 1980 last year, industry figures show.

A company providing semi-naked men to serve drinks and food at parties has successfully stopped another firm using its trademark.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has blamed a shortage of workers due to Brexit uncertainty for contributing to falling profits.

A Welsh Government programme offering individual support to SMEs looking to grow and expand has created its 5000th job, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has revealed.