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Artisan bread, nuisance phone calls, black henna tattoos

Calls for firmer action to reduce the number of unsolicited marketing calls, and the risks of getting a black henna tattoo. Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

Is it time for a crack down on businesses that make unsolicited marketing phone calls and texts? You and Yours listeners regularly contact the programme to complain about so called "nuisance phone calls". Registering with the Telephone Preference Service can help, but some people have told us they still receive many unwanted calls. Every year, thousands of British people get black henna temporary tattoos, often when they are on holiday. But there is a warning that the tattoos can sometimes go badly wrong, causing blisters, burns and scars. Baking at home and "artisan bread" is getting more and more popular. We discover how using a mobile phone can cause delays to train services.
Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Julian Worricker.

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Mon 10 Jun 2013 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • NUISANCE CALLS

    Is it time for a crackdown on companies who make unsolicited marketing calls?

    Duration: 10:27

  • BLACKLISTING

    It鈥檚 emerged that a staff blacklist is still operating in the construction industry.

    Duration: 05:30

  • ARTISAN BREAD

    So called 鈥淎rtisan Bread鈥� is enjoying a boom.

    Duration: 07:33

  • DLA - PIP

    From today, Disability Living Allowance will be replaced by Personal Independence Payment

    Duration: 04:58

  • BLACK HENNA

    The risks of getting a black henna tattoo when holidaying abroad.

    Duration: 04:28

  • SLOW PC's

    The time wasted in offices as everyone waits for the computers to fire up

    Duration: 04:54

  • DROPPING YOUR MOBILE

    London Underground passengers are dropping their smartphones on the tracks causing delays

    Duration: 05:04

  • STUDENT PAY DAY

    The National Union of Students wants universities to ban payday loan adverts from campuses

    Duration: 05:22

Broadcasts

  • Mon 10 Jun 2013 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 10 Jun 2013 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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