Pets at Home and CVS shares plunge following probe announcement March 12, 2024 The competition watchdog is launching an investigation into the UK’s veterinary industry, amid concerns pet owners are not getting value for money.
Competition watchdog and Ofcom deliver results of probe into Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph bid to media secretary March 11, 2024 The CMA has reported on jurisdictional and competition matters to the secretary of state, Lucy Frazer, who is also due to hear from Ofcom.
The government’s levelling up cash for Canary Wharf is a step in the right direction for London March 9, 2024 A taxpayer loan of over £118m being handed to Canary Wharf to help elevate its life science offering and build news homes has inevitably raised some eyebrows across London.
Competition watchdog could block Tate and Lyle sugar deal amid fears it could lead to higher prices March 8, 2024 The competition watchdog has said it might block a tie between two major sugar companies if they cannot prove the deal won't lead to higher prices for shoppers.
‘I would’ve thrown an egg at him’: Jeremy Hunt under fire for his London Stock Exchange push March 8, 2024 The boss of challenger stock exchange Aquis has launched a blistering attack on Jeremy Hunt today, claiming he wanted to throw an egg at the Chancellor for his "anti-competitive" push to turn the London Stock Exchange into the “Nasdaq of Europe”.
‘Men stop behaving like children when women are around’ – 16 women in hospitality on International Women’s Day March 7, 2024 This IWD we decided to hand over our pages to some of the amazing women who are blazing a trail in the world of food, drink and hospitality
Pennon mega-deal for Sutton and East Surrey Water facing competition probe March 7, 2024 Pennon paid £89m in equity but the total enterprise deal was worth £380m
New Footasylum CEO named as former boss takes role with The Body Shop owner March 4, 2024 The CEO and executive chairman of Footasylum is to step down and take on a role with Aurelius, the German private equity firm that owns the brand and The Body Shop.
Lucy Frazer warns The Telegraph over leadership changes which breached government order March 4, 2024 The Telegraph recently announced the appointment of Anna Jones, former chief of Hearst Magazines UK, as the group's chief executive.
Footasylum hails ‘record-breaking’ year as sales pass £300m February 29, 2024 Footasylum has hailed a "record-breaking" year for the retailer which saw its sales pass the £300m mark.