Conmen posing as Green Deal assessors, and fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones, the conmen posing as Green Deal assessors, and why British tourists are steering clear of Australia.
We investigate why fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones are flooding the UK market. The conmen posing as Green Deal assessors. Also, four months after the horsemeat scandal broke we discuss why horse steaks are now a must-have on some restaurant menus. We look at the demand for simple mobile phones, how DIY lessons can save you money.
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Green Deal assessors
Investigations into door to door sellers posing as bogus Green Deal assessors.
Duration: 09:28
Australian holidays
The Australian dollar's 28 year high means less British tourists are tripping down under.
Duration: 06:13
Stupid Phones
What's available if you want big buttons and a long battery-life from your mobile phone.
Duration: 06:03
Rental Fuel
The hire car drivers made to pay for a full tank of fuel regardless of how much they use.
Duration: 05:40
DIY Lessons
People are turning to DIY lessons as they look to save money on doing up their houses.
Duration: 07:21
Horsemeat Sales
The horsemeat scandal four months on, we look at how has it affected legitimate horsemeat
Duration: 02:58
Fake Dre Headpones
We investigate the flood of copied ‘Beats’ headphones by Dr Dre.
Duration: 09:19
Broadcasts
- Thu 9 May 2013 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Thu 9 May 2013 12:04´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 LW