20/05/2011
Measles vaccinations before travel to Europe, nightclubs and the recession, textile labelling, and the effect of increased taxes on Britain's wine consumption. With Peter White.
Families planning holidays to France and other European countries are being urged to get their children vaccinated for measles before they travel. The Health Protection Agency - the UK's independent public health body - says an epidemic in France is rapidly spreading across borders and has already led to cases here.
As Britain's biggest nightclub chain Luminar posts pre-tax losses of £1.1 million, we examine how changing tastes and tightened belts are affecting the industry.
Increased taxes and troubled off-licences; after 25 years of unbroken growth, Britain's wine consumption has stalled. Peter White joins 10,000 wine producers, buyers and analysts including Tesco's Director of Beer Wine and Spirits at the London International Wine Fair to find out what pressures the wine trade is facing and how this may change what we'll drink in the future.
And the new rules announced by the EU which state clothes manufacturers have to clearly label textiles containing animal products.
The presenter is Peter White. The producer is Kathryn Takatsuki.
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Measles Vaccinations
Families planning holidays to France and other European countries are being urged to get their children vaccinated for measles before they travel.
Duration: 06:17
Wine drinking habits
How do these tough economic times affect the wine business in the UK, and what we choose to drink.
Duration: 08:13
West Coast Rail Franchise
Mark Holdstock investigates the European firms bidding for the West Coast Main Line currently run by Virgin.
Duration: 11:36
Luminar Group
Britain's biggest night club chain is in trouble. We assess the state of the British club industry.
Duration: 08:26
Oyster Card Discounts
Rail passengers who use both National Railcards and Oyster cards may be missing out on saving money, according to London Travel Watch which represents travellers’ interests.
Duration: 05:27
Blind football manager
Tony Shearman is one of the very few FA accredited blind managers of a sighted team in Surrey - the Claygate Royals.
Duration: 07:15
Waterstone's
The HMV Group has sold the high street bookshop. So who will run Waterstone's now?
Duration: 04:48
Broadcasts
- Fri 20 May 2011 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 20 May 2011 12:04´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 LW