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Supermarket giant Asda has confirmed plans to close stores in the UK

Deal would help Asda move into convenience retailing and cut costs at merged entity by about £100m, as well as reduce EG’s debts

. The supermarket giant says it has decided to close the stores following a consultation period, and has promised to to all it can to find the staff members affected roles in stores elsewhere.

Parents have to spend 60p to claim a free kids’ meal worth up to £3.50

Both EG Group and Asda are chaired by former Marks & Spencer and Ocado Group chair Lord Rose

The UK CMA recently blocked the Microsoft merger for Activision Blizzard, which would have made Xbox more competitive in a PlayStation-dominated market. The same CMA has a senior director who previously worked for a law firm representing Sony, one of only two complainants of the deal thus far.

Elly Bajarias delivered the stunning performance on Francesca Green's piano

Avon and Somerset Police has advised motorists to find alternative routes this morning following the incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle

The potential of building homes above the Bedminster car park is being explored

"We recognise this will be a difficult time for colleagues at the store and we are in discussions with all of them to support them through this process"

The supermarket clothing range has proved a hit with shoppers again as they launched their summer collection with one pair of sandals in particular going down a treat.