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This year more people are eligible to get a free flu jab on the NHS. It's always been on offer to over 65s and people in vulnerable categories - but now others can get it too, like those who've been shielding. It's all because of an added risk of flu and COVID-19 circulating at the same this winter. The government also wants to extend the free vaccine to over 50s as well. The problem is, that's created huge demand. Some GPs surgeries have run out and pharmacies have too - Boots has stopped taking new appointments. We'll speak to some of you who've been getting in touch with You and Yours about delays and get a response from the Department for Health and Social Care.

This week new figures revealed that the UK unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in over three years. It's now at 4.5 percent - compared to 4.1 percent in the previous quarter. The Office for National Statistics also said that during the Coronavirus pandemic, redundancies rose to their highest level since 2009. Over the past six month we've been following the stories of some of those people who're already out of work - today we'll hear from Jodie, who's in her forties and has lost her job working for a charity.

The number of people renting has more than doubled over the past twenty years - 20% of the UK population now lives in privately rented accommodation.
大象传媒 Three is focusing on the challenges they face in a new show called Rent Like a Boss - we'll hear from the presenters of the programme.

And... we'll catch up with a few of our listeners who's favourite hobby is Virtual reality gaming!

Presenter: Shari Vahl
Producer: Jess Quayle