The Business of Online Dating
Behind the scenes of the multi-billion pound internet dating industry, and why stolen documents have forced a massive reissue of car logbooks. Presented by Winifred Robinson.
Behind the scenes of the internet dating industry which is now worth billions of pounds worldwide. Stolen documents force a massive reissue of car logbooks and more people are taking out short- term high interest loans - a valuable part of the credit industry or do they just create more debt.?
Presented by Winifred Robinson
Produced by Jon Douglas.
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Payday loans
Why are more people getting into financial trouble with high interest, short term "payday loans"?
Duration: 08:42
Stolen DVLA documents
The theft of thousands of blank car registration documents is ending up costing the taxpayer six million pounds as every vehicle document is replaced.
Duration: 07:40
Groupon
The discount voucher website Groupon has broken the advertising standards code again
Duration: 03:29
Energy Scam
Hundreds of people have been talked into buying a Β£99 plug supposed to save them 40% on their energy bills. But Trading Standards officers say it does not work and is potentially dangerous.
Duration: 08:41
The Business of Online Dating
A behind-the-scenes look at the internet dating industry which is now worth billions of pounds worldwide each year.
Duration: 13:13
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets are now in full swing across the UK but do they help pull in the crowds or are they diverting spending from normal shops?
Duration: 11:25
Broadcasts
- Wed 7 Dec 2011 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Wed 7 Dec 2011 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW