21/04/2010
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Inlcuding a debate on post-election energy policy and a look at the challenges facing the new man at the helm of Britain's 'favourite' store.
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. The three main parties debate energy policy post election; what are their plans for renewables, energy security and regulation and what will it mean for our bills? Should we just give money to the poor in developing countries and do away with complicated aid packages; a new book says we should because evidence suggests they won't waste it and know what they want better than we do. Also, next month Marks and Spencer gets a new man at the top; what does he have to do to return the iconic high street store to its glory days?
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Volcano News
After the ash what does it all means for your cash? If you spent a fortune on food and shelter or travel; what are the chances of getting it back on your travel insurance?
Duration: 10:49
Marks and Spencer's
Mark Bolland, formerly a success at Morrisonβs the supermarket, takes over at Marks and Spencerβs next month.
Duration: 07:21
Fraudster
Roger Martin suspected he was about to be roped into a fraud by a man posing as a customer and using a credit card. Shari Vahl looked into it...
Duration: 10:34
Just Give Money
The best way to alleviate long term poverty in some developing nations is not to ship food, buy water wells or goats; so says the author of a new book called: βJust Give Moneyβ.
Duration: 07:29
Energy Debate
Winifred Robinson grills New Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dem spokesmen on their energy policy and how and who will be paying for Britainβs low carbon future.
Duration: 17:00
Broadcasts
- Wed 21 Apr 2010 12:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Wed 21 Apr 2010 12:04ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW