Main content

Younger generations facing a harsh future

Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Local government to promote public health, what fuel duty change means for drivers, changes to mobile charges abroad and peer-to-peer selling.

Councils in England are taking over the running of many health services. In cash strapped times what will this mean for Local Authorities?

Younger generations facing a harsh future - the Centre for the Modern Family reports on families in the downturn.

The government u-turn on fuel duty - how will it affect you?

Peer to peer selling - why businesses are cutting out the middle man.

The mobile phone companies changing their international call charges and how to choose the best deal.

And the competition to find ways to stop bike theft.

Presented by Winifred Robinson
Produced by Vibeke Venema.

Available now

41 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Jun 2012 12:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

More episodes

Previous

Call You and Yours

Next

Do we need a Minister for Older People?

See all episodes from You and Yours

Chapters

  • Local government takes lead on health

    Councils in England are taking over public health services including reducing smoking or obesity

    Duration: 05:40

  • Fuel Prices

    Fuel prices have come down, and the 3p tax rise deferred. How does this affect families and businesses?

  • Families in the downturn

    Britain On The Brink, a report from the Centre for the Modern Family, has found that one in five families are β€˜unable to cope financially’. Younger people struggled most.

  • Mobile Roaming Deals

    Mobile networks have brought in a host of new deals for roaming in Europe, as EU regulations capping charges for calls, text and internet come into force. Are these good value for money for consumers?

  • The Sharing Economy

    More and more services are trying to emulate Ebay by selling direct to their peers, bypassing the middle man.

  • Bike Innovation Prize

    Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation is offering a Β£50,000 prize for anyone who can prevent bike theft, and Β£25,000 to increase number of people cycling to work.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Jun 2012 12:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 27 Jun 2012 12:04
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

Health

Health

A selection of the best health advice and discussions from You & Yours.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

From hanging wallpaper to takeaway apps, some of our favourite features about lifestyle.