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30/03/2012

As water bills go up, there is a demand to know where the money is being spent. Consumer news with Peter White.

Radio 4's Consumer Affairs Programme with Peter White. As water bills go up there's a demand to know where the money is being spent. Snow White too scary and violent for children? The British Board of Film Classification is celebrating its one hundredth birthday this year. And the retail meltdown - why farmers markets are not immune?

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Fri 30 Mar 2012 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Water Bills

    On Sunday water bills will rise by an average of nearly six per cent, which means the annual bill will average out at three hundred and seventy six pounds per household.

    Duration: 06:52

  • Care Quality Commission

    The Care Quality Commission is failing in its job to inspect our hospitals and care homes and make sure they are efficient, clean and caring.

    Duration: 05:28

  • Farmer's Markets

    Sales are down, way down, for some farmer's markets. The economic downturn has already led to a slump in sales of organic produce and now some farmer's markets are feeling the pinch too.

    Duration: 08:29

  • Olympics

    The President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, is visiting the UK for his final inspection before the games in the summer.

    Duration: 07:07

  • Carbon Monoxide

    A new report into building regulations from the Communities and Local Government Committee is recommending that audible alarms should be installed not just in new properties.

    Duration: 09:24

  • Panic Buying Petrol

    Why do we panic buy? Phillip Graves is the author of the book examining consumer retail behaviour - Consumerology.

    Duration: 03:43

  • British Board of Film Classification

    The BBFC is one hundred years old this year. How has their role changed and what challenges are ahead?

    Duration: 06:24

Broadcasts

  • Fri 30 Mar 2012 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 30 Mar 2012 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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