The European Commission has launched an investigation into Thomson's £8.9 billion takeover of the news service Reuters, citing competition concerns in the financial information sector.
The Commission has until 25 February to complete its inquiry, and said its questions centred on the supply of financial information, access to specific databases, access to real-time and after-market research, and the provision of news services.
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