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AstraZeneca has a tough first quarter as sales and earnings came in lower than expected due to investment in drug launches and a larger erosion of its Crestor statin drug than expected, but there were encouraging performance from newer drugs.
The UK competition watchdog has invited all "interested parties" in the proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda to submit views on the impact of the deal on competition around the country.
