Amazon's Acquisition of iRobot Cleared By UK Regulator, Still Faces Scrutiny Elsewhere

British antitrust regulators approved Amazon's $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot, maker of Roomba vacuums.
The deal still requires approval from US and EU regulators, who are reviewing the deal.
The UK regulator found the deal would not substantially reduce competition in the country.
Consumer groups have voiced concerns over Amazon's increasing control of the smart home market.
iRobot's stock price jumped nearly 20% on news of the UK approval.