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Follow the money

Since the markets began to tumble in 2008, governments around the world have spent almost $11 trillion bailing out failing banks and trying to repair the financial system.

Find out how the money was spent and what it means for the taxpayers who have funded it.

Cost of global bail-out

Read story: Crisis 'cost us $10,000 each'

As one of the world's major financial centres, the UK has been one of the hardest hit by the financial chaos.

What effect have the bail-outs had on the public finances and how has it hit people's personal wealth?

Breakdown of UK bail-out

Read story: How every UK household lost £31,000

See a map showing how different countries' budget deficits, surpluses and stimulus plans compare here

via news.bbc.co.uk