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17/10/2011

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Is rehab the best way of treating people with addictions?

Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

We hear from Mitch Winehouse who is planning to set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation to help young people, especially those with problems such as addictions. But what is the best way to treat these youngsters, should they go into rehab or be treated in other more community based ways?

Would you like to invite tourists into your home? That's what the Icelandic president has asked people to do to boost tourism.

And why more people are turning to shopping channels.

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Mon 17 Oct 2011 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Car Insurance Fraud

    The key players in the motor insurance industry have got together to tackle the problem of fraud, which they estimate adds Β£44 to everyone's premiums.

    Duration: 07:03

  • Open University

    The number of students aged 25 and under studying at the Open University has risen by 18 per cent. In what way does this signal a shift away from students learning at traditional universities?

    Duration: 08:05

  • Energy summit

    We hear from Consumer Focus about what they want from today's energy summit. It's been called by the energy secretary and involves the six biggest power firms.

    Duration: 05:03

  • Holidays in Iceland

    A campaign to boost tourism in Iceland is launched. People are inviting friends and colleagues to visit the country and stay in their homes, and even the President is opening his doors.

    Duration: 05:07

  • Rehab

    Mitch Winehouse talks about the foundation he is setting up in memory of his daughter, Amy. He wants to help disadvantaged young people, including those affected by addiction.

    Duration: 13:10

  • Cyprus Properties

    Investors in an overseas property scheme, which two MEPs have described as "fraudulent", say they are worried they may lose their homes in Britain.

  • Strikes

    Do strikes work? Statistics and data expert, Michael Blastland, puts British workers' propensity for going on strike into context.

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  • Mon 17 Oct 2011 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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