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Bad food, gas prices and Italian coffee culture

With Peter White. Processed food is rising in price faster than fresh; why is it so hard to give up bad diets?; and why it is better to buy in local currency when shopping abroad.

Vodafone has been criticised for raising the cost of the fixed term contracts mid-term. Consumer groups say Ofcom should stop mobile phone operators from hiking the prices mid-contract.

Local authorities will resume a public health role for the first time in 40 years with the appointment of a Director of Public Health in all counties and metropolitan areas.

Low paid households are struggling to cope with food inflation and the government are worried that with more price rises in the food production lines the poor will struggle to eat properly. One solution is to buy more fresh food which is cheaper than most processed foods. Why do we find it so hard to change our eating habits when it will save us money and make us healthier?

The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks was inspired by the Italian cafe but the American giant has yet to open its first establishment in Italy. Dany Mitzman reports on the peculiarities of Italian coffee culture still managing to hold its foreign imitators at bay.

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Fri 12 Oct 2012 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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  • Gas

    British Gas says it’s disappointed by the consumer response to cut price or even free help to make their homes warmer. It comes on the day they raised prices for gas and electricity by six per cent.

    Duration: 06:14

  • Vodaphone

    Vodafone has texted customers to say that monthly bills could rise by up to Β£1.55 a month. This is the second time Vodafone has increased bills for customers on fixed term contracts; mid contract.

    Duration: 04:16

  • Directors of Public Health

    For the first time in 40 years local authorities will have a health role. The director of public health office is moving from the NHS to town halls. Why?

    Duration: 05:26

  • Planning

    The Government’s plans to make it easier to extend your home are facing objections from local councils.

    Duration: 03:25

  • BT Vision Problem

    BT have acknowledged that a software problem in their new set top box is resulting in a loss of service for customers

    Duration: 03:08

  • Food

    Why do we eat rubbish when it costs more than fresh food? With household budgets being squeezed and the price of food rising can anything be done to change our dietary habits.

    Duration: 10:18

  • Coffee

    Italian cafes inspired the likes of Starbucks but it seems there is nothing like the real thing. Dany Mitzman reports on the resilience of Italian coffee culture.

    Duration: 07:34

  • OFT

    The Office of fair trading is warning dozens of top online retailers that they’re treating their customers so badly; they could face substantial fines unless they improve.

    Duration: 02:53

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  • Fri 12 Oct 2012 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 12 Oct 2012 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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