Bank bailout

Wednesday, 08 Oct 2008 10:39

HBOS: Real and serious intention

Wednesday, 08, Oct 2008 12:00

An HBOS spokesman comments on the bank bailout:

"The government's announcement represents a very real and serious intention on the part of the authorities, following consultation with the banking industry, to bring stability and certainty to the UK banking system."

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