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08/03/2013

Consumer news with Peter White, discussing a legal challenge to the government's introduction of the bedroom tax. Plus, the service stations that charge you to snooze.

We hear from some of the twenty-two families who have launched a legal challenge to the Government's so-called 'bedroom tax' or spare room subsidy, saying they'll be unfairly affected.Why some service stations are charging you to snooze.The man who asked the Governor of the Bank of England for advice on financing a new van - and got it. Plus, why complaints about pet insurance are on the rise.

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55 minutes

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Fri 8 Mar 2013 12:00

Chapters

  • Bedroom Tax

    The families taking legal action against the benefit cut for ‘spare’ rooms.

    Duration: 07:43

  • Sleeping at Services

    Tired drivers could face a £90 fine for pulling in to sleep at motorway services.

    Duration: 06:54

  • Collect Plus

    With the UK’s love of internet shopping, companies find alternatives to doorstep delivery.

    Duration: 06:00

  • White Van and The Governor

    The man who asked the governor of the Bank of England how to finance a new van

    Duration: 03:43

  • Budget Airlines

    As Easyjet enters the FTSE 100 we ask how low-cost airlines have changed holiday travel.

    Duration: 06:13

  • Pet Insurance Complaints

    More people are making official complaints about their pet insurance

    Duration: 06:21

  • Gym Contracts

    Three large gym companies have agreed to change the way they sign up customers

    Duration: 02:58

  • Bedroom Tax Pt.2

    Former housing minister Grant Shapps on changes to housing benefit for spare room

    Duration: 07:52

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Mar 2013 12:00
  • Fri 8 Mar 2013 12:04

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