18/08/2010
A university in the Netherlands offers places to students who can't get one in the UK; Flight Options cease trading; Face the Facts on domestic violence.
As many students with good grades fail to get a place at a British University, a University in the Netherlands says it will take students with good grades. But how good are Dutch Universities and what do they offer the British student as far as career development goes back in the UK?
We'll look ahead to this week's edition of Face the Facts on how police have failed some victims of domestic abuse who went on to be murdered, continue with Simon Parkes' series on so-called 'heritage' foods and....you get them everywhere - on the street, in the newspaper, through your letterbox... Leaflets are an unavoidable scourge of modern times - says the Daily Mail columnist Quentin Letts.
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Dutch Universities
A Dutch University is hoping to attract UK students who are unable to find places at British Universities through clearing.
Duration: 12:44
Quentin Letts Column
You get them everywhere – on the street, in the newspaper, through your letterbox. Leaflets are an unavoidable scourge of modern times says Quentin Letts.
Duration: 05:14
Flight Options
As yet another travel operator ceases trading what chance do we have of getting anywhere this Autumn?
Duration: 05:11
Recycling Chewing Gum
Clearing gum off our streets cost an estimated £1.5 million. Anna Bullus plans to recycle chewing gum by turning it into into phone covers, tyres and children’s toys.
Duration: 04:13
Horse Racing
The governing body of horseracing, the British Horseracing Authority has announced plans to scrap 10% of race fixtures next season due to a sharp decline in revenue.
Duration: 05:26
Heritage Foods
We’re familiar with the idea of organic but what does heritage mean - apart from being quite a bit more expensive?
Duration: 08:48
Face the Facts Preview
When a victim of domestic abuse calls the police for help, there are guidelines they should follow. But are the Police failing to spot the danger signs before it’s too late?
Duration: 04:49
Compensation for Flight Delays
The High Court ruled yesterday that UK airlines will not have to pay compensation payments for journeys that have been delayed.
Duration: 06:46
Broadcast
- Wed 18 Aug 2010 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM