The real effect of the bailout
Updated on 08 October 2008
Katie Razzall looks at how today's government rescue plan is likely to affect the British high street.
There is always a distinction made between high finance and what is known as the real economy - the world we all live and work in.
Today's interest rate cut and financial rescue package are meant to calm turbulent markets and bring some respite to companies, employees, homeowners and consumers.
But how will the high street be affected?
