Paying councils to take on public health duties and does it matter if Roma dominate the Big Issue sales force?
Consumer news with Peter White. Making councils take on responsibility for public health. Does it matter who sells the Big Issue? And why Royal Ascot is banning fascinators.
The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to pay local councils billions to take on responsibility for health improvements like cutting tooth decay in children, boosting breastfeeding and tackling homelessness.
After a Roma Big Issue vendor in Bristol won her legal right to be recognised as self-employed and therefore entitled to benefits, we're looking at the changing profile of Big Issue sellers across the UK. In some places 80% of vendors are Roma. Does it matter who sells the magazine? Does it change the mission of the Big Issue, which was founded to give a hand up to homeless people?
And - you've been tangoed! We look at the high price paid by Ascot after it slapped orange stickers on race goers who fell short of a new dress code.
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Councils to take over public health
The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said today local councils will be paid to take responsibility for public heath. We find out what that means.
Duration: 08:00
Who should sell the Big Issue?
With Roma making up 80% of Big Issue vendors in some areas, does it matter who sells the magazine for homeless people?
Duration: 08:26
The baby goods retail market
Times are tough on the high street, but why - and how - are baby goods retailers bucking the trend and growing? Pauline McCole takes a look.
Duration: 07:57
How are high street retailers performing?
As some famous names lose their lustre, we look at the winners and losers as shopping chains release their post-Christmas results.
Duration: 10:53
You've been tangoed - at Ascot
Ascot apologises after slapping orange stickers on racegoers who fell short of the new dress code.
Duration: 04:33
Council cuts energy bills for residents
South Holland District Council negotiates cheaper gas and electricity for residents. Could - should - other councils follow suit?
Duration: 04:28
Moral capitalism
David Cameron talks of βsocially responsible and genuinely popular capitalismβ - but what is it?
Duration: 08:42
Broadcasts
- Mon 23 Jan 2012 12:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 23 Jan 2012 12:04ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW
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