Do you give in to pester power
A ban on the use of battery cages comes into force on New Year's Day. Theft of fuel is on the rise in the UK - garage owners lost 22 million pounds worth in 2010.
A ban on the use of battery cages within the EU will come into force on the 1st January 2012, but 13 out of 27 nations said that they will not comply. The government says that it has taken steps to protect UK farmers from being undercut - by gaining agreement by supermarkets not to sell illegal eggs
Crime on Britain's forecourts cost fuel retailers over 22 million in 2010 up from 19 million in 2009. In 2010, 15.5 million was lost from 'drive offs' with a further 4.5 million lost from motorists claiming to have no means of payment.
Pester power is defined as buying something, against your own better judgement, because a child just won't let you rest. Tips on how to resist.
Britain's newest energy supplier Co-operative Energy, announced that it is to reduce its gas and electricity charges for most customers by on average 3% from 1 February 2012. That's a saving of around Β£35 per year for the average household. This will make Co-operative Energy cheaper than all the Big 6 standard tariffs in all 14 regions.
Producer Maire Devine
Presenter Winifred Robinson.
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Car Plate Theft
A spate of thefts of car number plates in various parts of the country has prompted police to warn motorists about what seems to be a growing crime.
Duration: 09:53
Deep Fried Butter
The latest calorie laden treat from North of the Border. Deep fried butter balls drenched in whisky and served with dressing of your choice
Duration: 05:35
Battery cage hens
A ban on the use of battery cages within the EU will come into force on the 1st January 2012, but 13 out of 27 nations said that they will not comply.
Duration: 09:06
Energy prices and the Co-op
Britain’s newest energy supplier, Co-operative Energy, announced on Monday that it is to reduce its gas and electricity charges for most customers by on average 3% from 1 February 2012
Duration: 05:23
Pester Power
We talk to an academic about why we give in to pester power and the cumulative cost of pester power purchases.
Duration: 09:31
Electric cars - sounds of the future
Why a music producer has been asked to help develop the driving sounds of silent electric cars.
Duration: 05:29
MObile Phones
If you're planning to buy someone a mobile this Christmas, we take a look at the market with the help of an expert panel.
Duration: 08:01
Broadcasts
- Wed 21 Dec 2011 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Wed 21 Dec 2011 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW
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