Sainsbury’s and Morrisons held talks over potential multi-billion-pound merger, reports say – business live

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Sainsbury’s and Morrisons held talks over potential multi-billion-pound merger, reports say – business liveWorldPing
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What happened

A deal would test regulators’ appetite for dealmaking in competitive supermarket industry The UK’s telecoms regulator Ofcom has welcomed the deal.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:48:03 UTC.

Why it matters

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