Which authority blocked the planned merger between Sainsbury's and Asda in 2018?
Competition and Markets Authority
Financial Conduct Authority
Office of Fair Trading
European Commission
Answer
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the planned merger between Sainsbury's and Asda in 2018. The CMA cited concerns over increased prices for consumers as the reason for blocking the merger.
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