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Disability benefit tests, legal representation, and 40 years of the mobile phone

Consumer news. How the new test for disability benefit will work, 40 years of the mobile phone, and is it wise to represent yourself in court?

We have the first interview with ATOS, the company behind controversial disability tests. Today the man in charge of the new Personal Independence Payment, PIP, tells Winifred how it will replace Disability Living Allowance.

A new book explains the ins and outs of representing yourself in court. The underpants test; what it can tell us about the economy. The world's biggest study into allergies and how it may help manufacturers and consumers in the future.

The family who have given up supermarkets; smug posturing or a realistic proposition, if you are worried about where your food comes from? It's 40 years since the first mobile phone call was made; how the device has changed us as consumers. John Lewis lose in row over warranty comparison site. SSE, the energy company, are fined Β£10.5m for mis-selling; how consumers can claim compensation.

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55 minutes

Chapters

  • ATOS / PIP Assessments

    Duration: 05:52

  • Legal representation

    Duration: 05:33

  • Underpants in economic forecasting

    Duration: 03:14

  • Allergies

    Duration: 02:14

  • John Lewis Warranties

    Duration: 06:09

  • SSE Fine

    Duration: 10:16

  • Supermarket shopping

    Duration: 15:05

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 12:00
  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 12:04

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