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Making money from the Olympics, collective energy buying and a fair price for milk

The Olympic caterer hitting out at the stringent conditions of its contract, which it believes are 'dictated' by the major sponsors 'to a ridiculous extent'. With Julian Worricker.

Julian Worricker speaks to Tim Smit chief-executive of The Eden Project. He helped create a scheme, launched today, which allows homes, businesses, the council and NHS to join together together in haggling for cheaper energy bills.

We hear about from the merchandisers hoping to make millions from the London Olympics.

And the Olympic caterer hitting out at the stringent conditions of its contract which it believes have been "dictated" by the major sponsors "to a ridiculous extent".

Plus just how much money will buying a diesel car save you?

And as the government reveals more of its response to the Mary Portas review into saving our high streets. Why are some local council's still giving the go ahead to huge out of town developments.

The producer is Joe Kent.

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Mon 23 Jul 2012 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • MILK

    Ministers are in talks with dairy farmers and milk processing firms in an attempt to resolve the dispute over prices.

    Duration: 06:25

  • Energy Reforms

    MPs raise 'serious concerns' over planned reforms to the energy market and say they could lead to consumers paying more.

    Duration: 06:25

  • DIESEL V PETROL

    Do diesel cars really work out cheaper than their petrol filled counterparts?

    Duration: 04:03

  • OLYMPIC MERCHANDISE

    So far the red bus is the best seller but will the minature Olympic torch overtake it?

    Duration: 06:35

  • FACE THE FACTS

    On Face the Facts this Wednesday John Waite investigates how Mary Portas' advice is being implemented on the high street.

    Duration: 05:50

  • OLYMPIC FOOD BRANDING

    A catering company at an Olympic venue has criticised the stringent conditions of its contract which it believes have been "dictated" by the major sponsors "to a ridiculous extent".

    Duration: 04:17

  • COLLECTIVE ENERGY BUYING

    Julian speaks to Tim Smit Chief Executive of The Eden Project. He helped create a scheme which allows homes, businesses, the council and NHS to join together to haggle for cheaper energy.

    Duration: 08:40

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  • Mon 23 Jul 2012 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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