Northern Rock hits a rock in UK - Democratic Underground

malaise

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Fri Sep-14-07 08:07 AM
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Northern Rock hits a rock in UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6994328.stm
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Despite the reassurances, there have been reports that long lines of customers have formed outside several Northern Rock branches around the UK.

One Edinburgh customer, who preferred not to be identified, told the BBC he was a "little bit concerned about the stability of the bank".

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mainegreen

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Fri Sep-14-07 08:19 AM
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1. This is, I believe, what they call 'a run'?

Edited on Fri Sep-14-07 08:19 AM by mainegreen

I'm sure the central bank will make all the money needed available though. Can't let this sort of behavior spread.
Nothing to see here. The system is working.
Move along.

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