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Virgin Group "favourite" bidder for Northern Rock
Nationalisation ‘best option’ for Northern Rock

Taking the stricken bank Northern Rock into public ownership would offer the best deal for taxpayers, the Treasury has reportedly conceded. Although the Virgin-led consortium is apparently the Treasury’s favourite buyer for Northern Rock, neither it nor the bid led by Northern Rock’s management board include a sufficient stake for the taxpayer, according to reports…. Read more »