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What Is Inflation?

Andrew Stolz

In simple terms, inflation is when the prices of goods and services increase over time. While the prices of goods and services increase, the purchasing power or value of money decreases. The two main things that can impact inflation are the wages people receive and the prices of raw materials. What Impacts Inflation?

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Bumpy ride for billionaire brothers who banked on Asda’s success

The Guardian M&A

They promised £1bn of investment to fly the brand’s bright green banner above hundreds more convenience stores, many of which would be based on their own EG Group’s petrol forecourts, and to fill unwanted supermarket space with takeaways from their string of franchise partners, from KFC to Subway. Continue reading.

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Morrisons takeover could lead to higher fuel prices, watchdog warns

The Guardian M&A

Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher costs for motorists in 121 areas of Britain Fuel prices, already at record levels , could be pushed higher in 121 locations across the UK as a result of the £7bn takeover of Morrisons by a US private equity firm, the consumer watchdog has said. Continue reading.