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Baby formula could be price capped to fight soaring costs, UK competition watchdog says

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warns strictly-regulated market has fuelled ‘persistent price rises’

The Independent UK

CMA finds millions of parents may be paying up to £500 a year "over the odds" for infant formula

The infant formula market is highly concentrated with Danone, Kendal, and Nestle accounting for over 90% of supply.

Evening Standard

UK could issue NHS-branded baby formula to stop people paying ‘over the odds’

The competition watchdog said the market is dominated by two companies, which have ‘limited incentives’ to compete on price under existing rules.

Evening Standard

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NHS-branded baby formula could prevent parents paying too much, watchdog says

CMA sets out potential measures, including price cap on retailers, to combat high prices and lack of choice

The Guardian - UK

“AITA For Not Wanting My Disabled Cousin At My Wedding?”

This bride-to-be considered not inviting her disabled cousin to the wedding, as he consistently crosses physical boundaries, but her family believed it would be unfair and cruel. The post “AITA For Not Wanting My Disabled Cousin At My Wedding?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The big Vodafone and Three merger is now close to happening –here's what that means for you

Reality check: what does this mean for Vodafone and Three?

TechRadar

Competition regulator’s backing for Vodafone-Three merger is a fair call

CMA’s new pragmatism over having three UK mobile operators will provide more genuine competition than the current setup

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What could UK merger between Vodafone and Three mean for customers?

As competition watchdog looks poised to approve tie-up, questions raised over what it could mean for prices, competition and investment

The Guardian - UK

The Vodafone and Three merger could come sooner than thought after major step forward

The proposed Vodafone-Three merger may be a major step closer now.

TechRadar

Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog

Promise to invest £11bn in upgrade to network may solve competition concerns, says CMA

The Guardian - UK

Vodafone and Three merger set for all clear from CMA after investigation

Competition watchdog provisionally finds deal can go ahead subject to investment and price freeze remedies

Evening Standard

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger could get green light, UK watchdog says

The mobile networks must stick to their commitments for the tie-up to be approved, the Competition and Markets Authority said.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 05 November: Vodafone merger boost, Primark owner rallies but ASOS posts big loss

The merger of Vodafone and Three today moved a step closer after the companies were told a huge 5G rollout could alleviate competition concerns.

Evening Standard

Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone topped country in 2024. How will Grammy voters respond?

Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music’s mainstream

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Evening Standard

‘It’s frustrating’ that artists like Oasis have to fight alleged ticket touts

Shortly after the first tickets for the reunion of Liam and Noel Gallagher were released in August, resellers had listed them for thousands of pounds.

The Conversation

Rising vet fees leave pet owners facing tough choices – and vets often bear the brunt

If you’re a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. Many families are…

Evening Standard

UK watchdog to take mattress seller Emma to court over online discounting

The competition watchdog said Emma has failed to make the changes to its sales tactics that it required.

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Beyond tourism: Caribbean artists reflect on its legacy

'Fragments of Epic Memory' at the Columbus Museum of Art looks beyond the Caribbean's stereotypes

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The Guardian - UK

UK watchdog formally investigates Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic

CMA sets 18 December deadline for initial review as it considers whether deal could reduce competition

Evening Standard

CMA probe shortfalls will leave consumers still at risk from rogue traders

UK consumers lose around £1.4 billion each year to rogue tradespeople, with Londoners most at risk.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer calls it slashing ‘red tape’. In fact, he’s just capitulating to big business

Labour is promoting the idea of a trade-off between regulation and growth. We know where that ends, says Balanced Economy Project’s Nicholas Shaxson

Windows Central

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia Geforce Now today — but we still can't play on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia GeForce Now today, along with Battle.net game syncing, as we lament the lack of Activision Blizzard games on the Xbox cloud.

The Guardian - UK

Barratt’s £2.5bn takeover of Redrow given go-ahead by UK regulator

CMA accepts undertakings by both housebuilders to address concerns over a potential local competition issue

The Independent UK

Oasis adds four new dates to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

New dates in Mexico, the US and Canada have been announced

The Independent UK

Oasis North America tour: Tickets, dynamic pricing, venue, and everything else you need to know

‘America… Oasis is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along,’ band said in a statement

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