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Fire Safety Forms, Perfume Dupes and Home Water Horror

The flat owners trapped when block owners fail to produce a fire safety certificate for external walls, and the perfume copies that cost a fraction of the real thing - legally!

We talk to flat owners trapped because block owners fail to produce the EWS1 fire safety certificate for external walls. Andy Neville has been trying to sell his flat in Dulwich for a year. He says two prospective buyers walked away after their mortgage company refused to loan them the money because of the lack of an EWS1.

Dupe perfumes are growing in popularity. These are scents that mimic famous fragrances but for a fraction of the cost. It is all legal because it is almost impossible to copyright an aroma. It may be legal but is it ethical or moral - and are the clones any good?

Pubs should have extra protection against demolition but dozens are knocked down every year by people ignoring the regulations. Should the law be tightened or are these extra protections archaic?

September is the busiest month of the year for new car insurance policies - prices have rocketed this year. Why is that?

The couple who were left high and dry after their flat was flooded by a water company who were trying to fit a water meter.

Banks are calling for tech platforms run by companies like Meta and Amazon to contribute to the rising bill for purchase fraud. That's when goods are paid for but not delivered.

PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON

PRODUCER: KEVIN MOUSLEY

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53 minutes

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  • Mon 28 Aug 2023 12:04

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