Nurseries, vets and shops: the sectors where private equity plays a big role

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A Guardian investigation finds that one in eight British workers is employed by a private equity-controlled company, with the highest concentrations in nurseries (over 33% of sector employees), vets (an estimated 35%), and large retail grocers such as Morrisons and Asda. The Competition and Markets Authority has been asked to examine the nursery sector and has already found over £1bn in consumer detriment in the veterinary market. UK Private Capital states its members have invested nearly £150bn in the country over five years.