Carlton and Granada merger referred to the Competition Commission
Patricia Hewitt, the trade and industry secretary, has referred the merger of Carlton Communications and Granada to the Competition Commission.
Patricia Hewitt, the trade and industry secretary, has referred the merger of Carlton Communications and Granada to the Competition Commission.
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