govt intervention app

Question 1

Government Intervention to Control Mergers

Answer 1

Asda–Sainsbury’s merger (2019) blocked: would’ve given them 31% of UK grocery market, reducing competition

Question 2

Promoting Competition & Contestability

Answer 2

Start Up Loans Scheme from British Business Bank
Small firms exempt from some regulations → boosts contestability

Question 3

how many millionaires left the UK last year

Answer 3

10,800

Question 4

examples of failed antionalisation UK

Answer 4

🚆 1. Rail Nationalisation: Northern Rail (2020)
Context: In 2020, Northern Rail was taken into public ownership due to poor performance by private operators (Arriva Rail North).

Outcome: Despite nationalisation, service reliability didn’t improve significantly. Staff shortages, delays, and customer dissatisfaction persisted.

Evaluation Point: Shows that national ownership doesn’t always lead to greater efficiency or customer satisfaction. Operational issues may persist regardless of ownership structure.