06/07/2011
Land use planning and its impact on retail productivity. Why is it so difficult for governments to cut red tape? Are the Coalition's latest initiatives having any impact?
As the High Street faces yet another bout of contraction what does the decline of the local, independent, high street shops and the rise of 'clone towns' of identikit chains mean for the retail sector? Some experts have advocated government intervention to 'save' our high streets but would greater regulation and intervention be an expensive solution which might actually increase costs for consumers. And just how does land use planning impact on retail productivity? Is bigger better?
The government has just launched another attack on red tape - this is only a year after their Red Tape Challenge. So what has changed? And haven't we heard it all before?
And have the European Commission finally found a long term solution to cut roaming charges.
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Adult Social Care Ruling
The Supreme Court has upheld Kensington and Chelsea's decision to remove provision of night-time care from former ballerina Elaine McDonald.
Duration: 07:42
Roaming Charges
Under new EU rules consumers will be able to select their mobile operator when they travel abroad. We hear the reaction from Which?
Duration: 04:59
Planning and the High Street
How can planning law be used to improve the fortunes of the British high street?
Duration: 13:30
Wine Labelling
A study of the alcohol content of wines has suggested that the content stated on the label might not entirely reflect the alcohol content of the wine inside the bottle.
Duration: 05:11
Red Tape
Is it health and safety gone mad or a necessary evil? As the government launches yet another Red Tape initiative, we ask how easy it is to cut in practice.
Duration: 06:33
Lord Oakeshott
The Liberal Democrat Peer discusses his views on how the high street should be revitalised.
Duration: 08:29
Customer Service Survey
How good is customer service in the UK and which industries come out best?
Duration: 04:34
Broadcasts
- Wed 6 Jul 2011 12:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Wed 6 Jul 2011 12:04大象传媒 Radio 4 LW
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