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Britain Launches $90B Bank Bailout

HeadlineOct 08, 2008

Meanwhile, Britain has announced a $90 billion bailout of some of its biggest banks. The move amounts to a part-nationalization of Britain’s banking sector. Spain says it’s also planning a similar bailout for its banks.

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