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Blue Badges, Pension Scams, Uninsurable Jobs

Presented by Peter White. A mother of two with one arm asks why she does not qualify for disabled parking. Plus will freeing up pensions leave people more vulnerable to scams?

A disabled mother with two young children has been told she can't have a Blue Badge. We find out why.

From April 6 anyone over 55 can release money from their pension to invest as they see fit. The Pensions Minister, Steve Webb tells Peter White what the Government is doing to ensure people avoid unscrupulous firms that promise high returns which fail to materialise.

The jobs that attract sky high motor insurance premiums. Racing drivers are ranked as the most risky, but why do musicians come second? Members of the 大象传媒 Philharmonic tell all.

Plus, how to get the best from the NHS. Advice from writer and GP Dr Phil Hammond.

Presented by Peter White
Produced by Natalie Donovan.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Pensions

    Will the new rules on pension freedom stop the scam from happening again?

    Duration: 09:39

  • Blue Badges

    Why some disabled people are being turned down for Blue Badges

    Duration: 06:49

  • Un-Insurable Jobs

    Professions that cost more to insure on the road

    Duration: 07:16

  • The Food and Farming Awards - Part 2 of 3

    Diana Henry on small businesses future plans, and their relationship with larger chains

    Duration: 05:53

  • The Week Ahead

    Your chance to hear what stories are upcoming in the next week

    Duration: 01:31

  • Best of the NHS

    How can patients get the best of the NHS?

    Duration: 07:15

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  • Fri 27 Mar 2015 12:16

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