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ForFarmers and Boparan JV raises competition concerns for CMA
UK watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that ForFarmers and Boparan's planned joint venture raised competition concerns where it could lead to higher prices for poultry feed, lower quality feed, or worse quality of service.

Poundland owner to accelerate store openings after 'strong' start to year
Poundland owner Pepco said on Tuesday that it will accelerate its previously announced store expansion plans after making a "strong" start to the new trading year.

Stagecoach FY revenue, profits rise amid recovery in passenger volumes
Transport firm Stagecoach said on Wednesday that revenues and underlying profits rose in the six months ended 29 October amid a recovery in passenger volumes.

Fenwick sells Bond Street store
Department store operator Fenwick will close its iconic central London location on Bond Street after more than 130 years as part of an effort to secure the group's long-term future.
Asda to create 10,000 new jobs by 2027
British supermarket chain Asda will create as many as 10,000 new jobs over the next four years as part of its new Asda Express convenience store rollout.

Parler and Kanye West part ways, rapper banned from Twitter
The artist formerly known as Kanye West and right-wing social media platform Parler have "mutually agreed" to terminate a sale that would've seen Ye snap up the company.