Amazon's investment in Deliveroo scrutinized by UK competition watchdog

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The U.K.'s competition authority issued an initial enforcement order Friday asking Amazon to pause its investment into food delivery start-up Deliveroo.

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority issued an initial enforcement order Friday in response to Amazon's investment in food delivery start-up Deliveroo.A Deliveroo spokesperson said the companies had been working closely with regulators to obtain required approvals.

A food delivery cycle courier waits for orders from Deliveroo, operated by Roofoods, in London, U.K., on Dec. 22, 2016.The U.K.'s competition watchdog issued an initial enforcement order Friday askingThe Competition and Markets Authority said it has "reasonable grounds" for suspecting Amazon and Deliveroo have or could "cease to be distinct," which could give the authority grounds to block the investment.

"We believe this minority investment will enable Deliveroo to expand its services, benefiting consumers through increased choice and creating new jobs as more restaurants gain access to the service," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement Friday.

 

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