15/04/2010
Private equity superstar Jon Moulton explains why he's brought Reader's Digest out of administration and how China is investing in technology that extracts uranium from coal dust.
UK airspace is closed completely after plumes of volcanic ash threaten flight safety. What can travellers do if they have had to change their travel plans, and when will the ash disappear? Consumer protection and the Election - The three main political parties tell us what their manifestos say on issues of consumer protection.
Why the Chinese are investing in technology that will allow them to extract uranium from waste coal ash.
On hearing news that workers at a Danish brewery have been on strike over plans to cut their daily ration of free beer, Ian McMillan stands up for the perk at work.
Holidaymakers on P&O's Oceana are angry at extra costs for medical help.
Jon Moulton, the private equity veteran who has saved Reader's Digest from administration, reveals his plans for the brand.
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Volcanic Ash
UK airspace is closed completely after plumes of volcanic ash threaten flight safety. What can travellers do if they have had to change their travel plans and when will the ash disappear?
Duration: 06:16
Consumer protection and the Election
Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats tell us what their manifestos say on issues of consumer protection.
Duration: 21:21
Uranium supply
Why the Chinese are investing in technology that will allow them to extract uranium from waste coal ash.
Duration: 07:36
Perks at work
On hearing news that workers at a Danish brewery have been on strike over plans to cut their daily ration of free beer, Ian Macmillan stands up for the perk at work.
Duration: 04:08
Cruise ship sick bug
Holidaymakers on P&O's Oceana angry at extra costs for medical help when there was an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
Duration: 04:36
Reader's Digest rescue
Jon Moulton, the private equity veteran who has saved Reader's Digest from administration, reveals his plans for the brand.
Duration: 09:02
Broadcasts
- Thu 15 Apr 2010 12:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Thu 15 Apr 2010 12:04大象传媒 Radio 4 LW