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Asda workers told to sign new contract - or be out of a job by Sunday
Under the new contract basic pay rises to £9 an hour but staff also lose paid breaks and will have to work some bank holidays.
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Sainsbury's profits surge but chain suffers £46m hit from failed Asda merger
The supermarket giant reported a 7.8% rise in annual underlying pre-tax profits to £635m, but bottom-line profits plunged to £219m.
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Asda and Sainsbury's 'badly misjudged' competition watchdog
The competition watchdog has blocked Sainsbury’s £12 billion merger with Asda on the grounds it would result in higher prices for consumers.
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What the experts are saying about failed Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
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Sainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked by competition watchdog
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Asda accused of leaving 3,000 staff worse off amid contract changes
Siobhain McDonagh MP claims employees involved in contract consultations would made up to £500 worse off.
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Asda to stop selling single kitchen knives
The move comes following the spate of knife-related incidents across the country, particularly involving young people.
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Watchdog finds 'extensive concerns' in Sainsbury's and Asda merger
The CMA warned it would be ‘difficult’ for the companies to address ‘extensive’ concerns about the proposed merger.
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Asda 'to consult staff over loss of up to 2,500 jobs’
Jobs in areas including bakeries and petrol stations could be affected, sources said.
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£12 billion Asda-Sainsbury’s merger faces further review
The CMA said it will carry out a so-called Phase Two in-depth probe to assess how the deal could affect competition for UK shoppers.
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