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after major concerns over the banks finances. its shares fell by almost a third on wednesday at one point, forcing the swiss central bank to take action. it issued a statement saying credit suisse can borrow up to $54 billion us to boost its bottom line. today the shares have rebounded and are currently up just over 20%. the selling has continued in asia today, with japans topix banks index falling more than 4%, after recording its worst day in three years earlier this week. were nowjo...

hello and welcome to bbc news. banks and governments around the world are nervously watching the european markets to see if the crisis surrounding credit suisse will develop into a global banking crisis. so far things seem reasonably calm with shares in credit suisse rising almost 30% after the swiss national bank gave it a lifeline. but there are concerns that a potential interest rate rise later on thursday by the european central bank could add further volatility to the situation. e...

and may have resented the school. stick or twist? as one energy provider offers an energy deal lower than the governments energy price guarantee, well be asking are better deals round the corner? and an opera with a difference. well be behind the scenes at a concert composed and performed by people who have experienced homelessness. it isa it is a cold start in the east and milder in the west where we have thicker cloud, heavier rain and blustery conditions which is pushing north throu...

will be finding out what people make of the chancellors announcement. theres big changes to pensions to encourage people like doctors to stay in work butjeremy hunts plans prompt accusations his budget favours the rich. check before you travel. rail workers in the rmt union take part in another strike in their discpute over pay, jobs and working conditions. no miracle in madrid for liverpool as they lose their second leg against real and are knocked out of the champions league humbled ...

touching 80 mph in the northern isles. widely 60, 70 mph touching 80 mph in the northern isles. widely 60,70 mph in touching 80 mph in the northern isles. widely 60, 70 mph in scotland in the morning, and this is where we have the peak of the winds tomorrow morning. to the east of the pennines, some gusty winds reaching 70 mph. the winds gradually ease through the day and at the same time we have this band of cloud not bringing much rain but heading into southern england. away from her...

majority of workers, they have the most votes in this. if they get behind us, then this could get through. if other small unions dont recommend this, for example unite, that might not matter. at this stage its not clear whether all the unions are going to recommend this offer to their membership. my sense is that the unison, gmb unions will probably get behind this. but its a big question whether the membership are going to think that is good enough. there is a lot of anger out there. ...

live from london, this is bbc news. jack teixeira — the us airman accused of leaking classified pentagon documents — appears in federal court. talk to our correspondence live in a moment or two. here in the uk, a mother and father are convicted of the �*savage and brutal�* christmas day murder of their baby son. and could certain types of nail—gel be causing life—changing allergies? well speak to one woman who says it happened to her. welcome back to bbc news. lets return t...

millions of nigerians are voting in the countrys most competitive election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. this is africas most populous country — and a record number of people — nearly 90 million — have been eligible to vote. voting has officially ended but the millions of people who are in queues at polling stations nati...

youre watching bbc news. now its time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — im hugh ferris. the headlines this evening. another win. another bonus point. ireland stay on course for a six nations grand slam. after a week when their own captain described wales as the laughing stock of world rugby, can ken owens galvanise his team to their first six nations win of the season against england? arsenals lead at the top of the premier league is five points. but for how long? manch...

following a long illness in support, a history maker, he becomes the spurs all—time top square as his side beats manchester city in the english premier league. welcome to bbc news. irans supreme leader is pardoning a large number of prisoners, including some of those arrested during the past months of protests. including some of those arrested the pardon by ayatollah khamenei comes on the eve of the anniversary of the islamic revolution in 1979 — a date on which he regularly offers...