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16/02/2011

Winifred Robinson talks to the passenger who's won ash cloud compensation, and finds out why the garden gnome is apparently making a comeback.

Winifred Robinson talks to the passenger who's won compensation for delays suffered during the volcano eruption last year.

We hear how disabled people have been the victims of high-pressure sale tactics when buying mobility aids.

And what's in a gnome? We find out why they're apparently making a comeback.

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Wed 16 Feb 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Interest rates

    The Governer of the Bank of England has hinted that interest rates will rise and if you have either a mortgage or savings this will affect you.

    Duration: 04:55

  • Ash cloud insurance

    A former lawyer has won compensation from his insurance company after he was stranded because of the volcanic ash cloud last year.

    Duration: 07:44

  • Chargers

    The mobile phone companies have agreed to manufacture a universal charger which can be used in any new phone. The micro usb charger will be compatible with all newly produced mobiles.

    Duration: 12:32

  • Garden gnomes

    Sales of garden gnomes are up and Tesco are selling them for the first time. Now we're even seeing them appear in posh garden shows. We investigate their appeal.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Mobility aids

    Companies selling stair lifts, wheel chairs and mobility scooters are being investigated by the Office for Fair Trading. We hear why they are concerned.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Farepak

    Nine former directors of the failed Christmas hamper company Fairpack could be barred from running any other company ever again.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Fairtrade logo

    It鈥檚 been described as the gold standard of ethical labels. So what does the Fairtrade Mark stand for?

    Duration: 04:47

  • Roses

    Seven out of ten roses sold in supermarkets across Europe come from Kenya. The majority are grown around Lake Naivasha. But this is threatening the ecosystem around the lake.

    Duration: 05:48

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Feb 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 16 Feb 2011 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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