The Competition and Markets Authority today warned Amazon and Deliveroo their merger could face a full probe.
The UK competition watchdog said it is worried the merger could significantly reduce competition in the UK online takeaway and grocery market.
The CMA has given the two companies five days to propose remedies before it launches a full-scale investigation.
Andrea Gomes da Silva, CMA executive director, said: “Millions in the UK use online food platforms for takeaways, and more than ever use similar services for the same-day delivery of groceries. There are relatively few players so we’re concerned Amazon having this kind of influence over Deliveroo could dampen the emerging competition between the two businesses.”
