Under the microscope: Tesco tie-up with Booker to be scrutinised by CMA

The competition watchdog is to conduct an in-depth investigation into the £3.7 billion merger between Tesco and food wholesaler Booker. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said yesterday that it believes that competitioncouldbeharmedinmore than 350 local areas where there is an overlap between Tesco shops and Booker “symbol