‘Hammer blow’ of £145 Brexit food import charges; oil prices near $90 – business live

‘Hammer blow’ of £145 Brexit food import charges; oil prices near $90 – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK government imposes charges of £29 per type of item for imports of cheeses, meats and yoghurt

Vodafone and Three UK face the prospect of an in-depth investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over their plan to merge UK operations after they offered no undertakings to the regulator.

The CMA had announced last month that an in-depth investigation was likely, unless the companies offered satisfactory undertakings to avert it.

DS Smith is continuing discussions with Mondi regarding the Combination. There can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

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