Brussels, 02/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 2 April, the European Commission decided to launch an in-depth investigation into a series of measures by the United Kingdom authorities to support the restructuring of Northern Rock, a UK mortgage bank. The measures were notified to the European Commission on 17 March 2008. The opening of an in-depth investigation gives interested parties the possibility to comment on the planned measures but does not prejudge the outcome.
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