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13/08/2010

What if you find the hotel room you booked and paid for has been filled? Has the 'Commonwealth Games brand' been compromised? The musicians selling records on QVC shopping channel.

Profits at the big travel companies are down but bargains for the consumers have never been better. Some holidays packages are being offered at discounts of up to 70% off.
And once you get on that holiday what happens when you turn up at a hotel to be told that the room you booked and paid for has already been filled.
And before you what about your holiday jabs - are they important or can you travel without them.
As the countdown to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India approaches we ask if the Brand has been compromised? The Games have already been mired in numerous controversies, allegations of corruption and delays in meeting deadlines on construction projects. Many now believe that the Brand is compromised and may never recover. So what has happened and what is the future for 2014 in Glasgow? ?
Experts at Plymouth University say man-made Boscombe reef is sub-standard we find out why and whether this marks the end of the reef. And we look at how the credit crucnh has affected one family.
Billy Ocean is doing it. So is Beverley Knight. They are among the musicians selling their recods on the QVC Shopping Channel.

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Fri 13 Aug 2010 12:00

Chapters

  • BAA Strike Action

    As talks try to avert a strike by groundstaff at six of our major airports we ask what you can do if you stand to be affected?

    Duration: 09:02

  • Hotel Overbooking

    Hotels regularly overbook, to ensure that they have maximum occupancy. But what are your rights if you have hve been bumped?

    Duration: 09:58

  • The Commonwealth Games

    With big name athletes pulling out of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India what's the future for the Games?

    Duration: 08:45

  • The cost of Holiday Jabs

    Are you paying more than necessary?

    Duration: 06:34

  • Credit Crunch

    In our series marking the third anniversary of the credit crunch we talk to a family who have experienced the pros and cons of the financial downturn.

    Duration: 06:45

  • QVC Selling Music

    Famed for selling jewellery and make up, the 24 hour shopping channel is now inviting stars from the struggling music industry on air to sell their albums.

    Duration: 09:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Aug 2010 12:00
  • Fri 13 Aug 2010 12:04

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