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02/08/2010

Julian Worricker finds out how water thefts from a mains supply in Suffolk have affected a local village and how dormant bank accounts could be use to fund the 'Big Society'.

Julian Worricker finds out how thefts of water from the mains supply have affected a Suffolk village and asks whether significant water theft is on the increase.

Julian also talks to the Chairman of the Sustainable Development Commission which is facing the axe as part of the Government's rationalisation of quangos, watchdogs and advisory organisations.

Plus, he examines the proposed use of dormant bank accounts to fund Government plans for a 'big society'.

And John Waite speaks to a convicted fraudster who stole over 2 million pounds from ex-pats living in France and has spent several months in a French prison for his crimes.

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Mon 2 Aug 2010 12:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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  • Dormant bank accounts - what are your rights?

    β€œDormant” bank accounts containing millions of pounds will be closed at the end of the year. Will you still be able to reclaim your money? And are banks tracing customers before they close accounts?

    Duration: 09:21

  • Local Authority Savings

    Deep cuts in public spending mean tough times ahead for councils. The Local Government Association tell us how we can expect to see councils balancing their budgets under increasing austerity.

    Duration: 06:28

  • Water thieves cause village water shortages

    A Suffolk village is suffering from disrupted water supplies because, says Anglian Water, thieves are stealing large amounts of water from the mains.

    Duration: 10:02

  • The end of the Sustainable Development Commission?

    The 'bonfire' of quangos and arms-length governmental bodies has begun, but does the decision to stop funding for the Sustainable Development Commission spell the end for the organisation?

    Duration: 06:03

  • Graham Templeton Update

    John Waite finally interviews the fraudster, Graham Templeton, who stole money from ex-pats in France and whose crimes John first reported in Face the Facts last January.

    Duration: 16:15

  • Retirement Age

    Should employers have the right to dismiss staff when they reach the age of 65? The government says no, and their proposals are the subject of this week's Call You and Yours.

    Duration: 04:04

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  • Mon 2 Aug 2010 12:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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