The Swiss central bank said it would provide a liquidity backstop to Credit Suisse, UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a Budget that includes a £4bn expansion of free childcare, and Volkswagen is increasing its investments in electric vehicles.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Swiss central bank offers Credit Suisse liquidity backstop after share plunge
Jeremy Hunt’s “Budget for growth” boosts UK childcare
VW ramps up investments in electric car transition with €180bn injection
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