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01/02/2010

A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates three months ago say they're in urgent need of help but what is being done to secure the release of the Chandlers?

A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates three months ago say they're in urgent need of help but what is being done to secure the release of the Chandlers?

It's cheaper to live in the north than in the south of England so why should people who work for the public services get paid the same wherever they live?

The Music Review checks out releases by Ocean Colour Scene and Jedward.

In sport, it's transfer deadline day but Arsenal won't be buying despite falling off the title pace with defeat to Manchester United.

2 hours

Last on

Mon 1 Feb 2010 10:00

Chapters

  • Should public sector workers be paid the same across Britain?

    Prof. Alison Wolf thinks it's time to review public sector pay across the UK so all are paid equally. Sarah Veale of the TUC thinks the current system is fair, as south England is more expensive.

    Duration: 22:02

  • What can be done for the Chandlers?

    Gisela Stuart, who sits on the Foreign Affairs select committee, author John Burnett who has written about piracy and Prabhat Goyal who was captured by Somalia pirates previously discuss.

    Duration: 18:51

Broadcast

  • Mon 1 Feb 2010 10:00