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Delivery charges, supermarket planning and picture books

Excessive delivery charges, the debate around whether deep vein thrombosis targets save lives and when is a Christmas present a bribe? Winifred Robinson finds out.

Christmas presents to doctors or teachers may fall foul of the new anti-bribery laws. We look at the unintended consequences of the recent Bribery Act.
Hospital now have targets to assess 90% of hospital admissions for deep vein thrombosis or risk a fine. But do these targets actually save lives? We hear the debate.
Shoppers now buy 10% of our goods online, but are they being ripped off by excessive delivery charges? Citizens Advice Scotland shares their survey findings.
We look at the new driving tests coming into force in January.
And the beautifully illustated books for older children. Jan Pietkowski talks about his book.

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Thu 22 Dec 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Rise In Picnics Squeezes Leisure Industry

    More people are taking their own packed lunch to visitor attractions says Visit Britain. A Bank of England report shows that spending on cafes and souvenir shops at tourist attractions are down.

    Duration: 05:53

  • Supermarket planning

    Locals in West Sussex have been surprised by the sudden change in a planning application. Instead of a rebuilt garden centre, a new Asda will be opening. Have locals been denied their comment?

    Duration: 10:30

  • Ancient appliances

    Following the discovery of the oldest known working fridge earlier this month, we hear about a vintage spin dryer.

    Duration: 02:13

  • New January laws - Driving Test

    Next year learner drivers will have to learn new tactics when it comes to passing their driving theory test. Peter Weddell-Hall head of Assessment at the Driving Standards Agency explains why.

    Duration: 05:25

  • Children's Illustrated Books

    Lavish illustrations are returning to books for older children, part of a drive to make books more desirable. Jan Pienkowsky, Chris Riddell and Caroline Horn from the Bookseller explain.

    Duration: 08:58

  • Face the Facts Update - DVT targets

    Government targets to assess every patient for the risk of deep vein thrombosis have been dubbed a waste of time by one hospital consultant. But other medics argue they are vital.

    Duration: 10:55

  • Scottish Delivery Charges

    A Citizens Advice Scotland survey reveals the excessive charges some Scottish online shoppers are being charged.

    Duration: 04:01

  • Sainsbury and Fortnum & Mason order delays

    Fortnum & Mason鈥檚 and Sainsbury鈥檚 are having problems delivering all the online orders they鈥檝e accepted.

    Duration: 05:08

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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