24/08/2011
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. With almost 2.5m unemployed why are some businesses complaining they just can't find the staff?
With almost 2.5m unemployed why are some businesses complaining they just can't find the staff? Julian Worricker speaks to some of those in the hospitality business.
We have the latest on the High Street Fund, launched today, to help businesses affected by the riots in England.
John Waite speaks to the company placing adverts for psychic readers in the Jobcentre Plus.
And, why one company is paying reality TV stars not to wear their clothes.
The producer is Joe Kent.
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Riot Compensation Scheme
A new scheme to offer help to shop owners whose stores were damaged in the recent English riots.
Duration: 07:02
Psychic Jobs
John Waite speaks to the head of a company who advertises job vacancies for telephone psychic services at JobCentre Plus
Duration: 04:32
Can't Get the Staff (Hospitality)
In the first of our series on why some sectors are finding it difficult to recruit, we look at the hospitality industry.
Duration: 13:03
Brand disowns Reality TV series Jersey Shore
Clothes retailer Abercrombie and Fitch is offering to pay characters in the American Jersey Shore for NOT wearing their clothes on screen.
Duration: 05:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Mobile Map
A new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ app allows you to see a map showing 3G coverage across the country.
Duration: 03:24
Funeral Plans
The funeral company Avalon is accused of phoning a grieving family on the morning of a service and asking for Β£2,000 to ensure the event went ahead.
Duration: 17:26
Broadcasts
- Wed 24 Aug 2011 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Wed 24 Aug 2011 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW
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