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12/12/2008

Consumer news and issues with Peter White.

Presented by Peter White.

What will the Manchester congestion charge mean for the future of road pricing outside London? We bring you a live discussion on the outcome and analysis of this controversial vote.

With the cost of food rising, the Environment and Rural Affairs Select Committee has started an inquiry into how secure our food supply is. Melanie Abbott joins them to discuss the issue with stall holders at Borough Market in London.

Every year the Plain English Campaign gives awards for what it considers to be good and bad uses of the English language. Journalist Stephen Armstrong gives us an analysis of this year's winners and losers.

As part of our music industry series, reporter Henrietta Harrison looks at the increasing trend of consuming music on your mobile phone.

As consumers shun fizzy drinks in favour of healthier options, the market for water with vitamins is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. But just how healthy are these waters?

Nearly 50 million pirated DVDs were produced in the UK last year, costing the industry an estimated 500 million pounds. We look at what the authorities are doing to tackle this illegal trade.

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