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Competition authorities investigate sale of Sainsbury's pharmacies

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 | MERGER
The sale of Sainsbury's pharmacies business to the Lloyds Pharmacy chain is under investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The investigations, which are likely to delay or halt the sale, have i... continue reading

Regulator approves Paddy Power and Betfair merger

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 | MERGER
The merger between two of the biggest gambling companies in the UK, Betfair and Paddy Power, has been approved by the UK regulators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that Phase 1 approval has been granted to ... continue reading

Taxi companies merge to improve service

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 | MERGER
Two taxi companies based in Darlington have merged in order to expand business and improve their services. ABC Taxis and 1AB Taxis will join forces in a move that will see them become the largest operator in the borough. Togeth... continue reading

Trinity Mirror in talks to acquire Local World

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 | MERGER
The Trinity Mirror company has confirmed that it is currently in talks with Local World regarding a potential acquisition or merger between the two newspaper companies. The group is seeking greater scale in order to address its f... continue reading

Just Retirement Group to merge with rival annuity firm

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 | MERGER
Annuity firm Just Retirement Group is to undergo an all-share merger with rival Partnership Assurance Group to create a new group called JRP Group. It is anticipated that the deal will see Just Retirement's shareholders own ... continue reading

Law firms confirm merger plans

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 | MERGER
Law firms Hewitsons and Moorhead James are set to join forces in a merger that will bring them together under the name Hewitson Moorhead. The deal is due to complete on 1 July after the partners agreed the plans with each other e... continue reading

Aberdeen accountancy firms in successful merger

Wed, 27 May 2015 | MERGER
Accord Tax and Accountancy and Infinity Partnership have announced a merger for their accountancy services. The two Aberdeen-based companies have a combined client base of more than 1,000 post-merger and are looking at operating ... continue reading

Two printing companies in merger

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 | MERGER
Welshpool Printing Group Ltd has merged with NRG Direct Mail in a deal that will mean all staff at both facilities will retain their jobs. Bosses have said that they hope to take on more staff as the business grows. Welshpool ... continue reading

Pension advisor and financial services firms in merger

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 | MERGER
A pension advisory firm has merged with a financial services company, it has been confirmed. Doncaster-based My Pension Expert has merged with Clicksco Financial Services to form My Expert Holdings, the companies have announced. ... continue reading

Aviva cuts jobs as part of merger

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 | MERGER
A merger between Aviva and Friends Life will involve the cutting of around 1,500 jobs in a bid to make savings. The £5.6 billion merger is the UK’s largest insurance company deal since CGU joined with Norwich Union to... continue reading

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