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04/04/2011

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Proposals to stop bullying by some debt collectors.

Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

We hear about new guidelines to stop bullying by some debt collectors. They are being drawn up by the Office of Fair Trading.

Recently a new vaccine to rid the world of polio was announced but there are still plenty of people struggling with the effects of the illness. We examine the condition known as post polio syndrome.

And as the new financial year kicks off for local councils, there are moves by some to hand over the running of many of their public services to voluntary organisations and charities. Some fear this could be privatisation by the back door.

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Mon 4 Apr 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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  • Council cutbacks

    Bury Council is one of the first councils to announce that it is to consider handing over many of its public services to the private and voluntary sector.

    Duration: 08:15

  • Post Polio Syndrome

    Geoff Bird reports on how many people living with the effects of polio are suffering with a brand new set of symptoms caused by the condition known as Post Polio Syndrome.

    Duration: 08:13

  • Independent Financial Advisors

    New rules are being introduced by the Financial Services Authority which raises the amount of money Independent Financial Advisors have to put by in case they need to meet claims made against them.

    Duration: 06:24

  • M&S in Paris

    Ten years after it pulled out of French high streets Marks and Spencer has announced a return with a new flagship store on the Champs Elysees in Paris.

    Duration: 05:03

  • Feed in tariff - a year on

    The feed-in-tariff offers free subsidy for certain types of green electricity generation. We debate the success and the future of the scheme.

    Duration: 11:21

  • OFT Debt Collection Guidance

    The Office of Fair Trading has issued new guidelines on how companies should deal with people when chasing debts. A public consultation closes on 2 June.

    Duration: 06:59

  • Call set up - What is the role of the Royals in modern Britain?

    Paul Heaton, former Housemartins and Beautiful South singer, told us why he's proud that Hull has yet to receive a single application for a street party on royal wedding day.

    Duration: 05:11

Broadcasts

  • Mon 4 Apr 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 4 Apr 2011 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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