08/07/2013
Consumer news. Julian Worricker asks how lawyers could improve the image of their profession. Plus, how are small privately run shops coping in the stagnant economy?
Research suggests that the public's trust in lawyers is lower than other professions. It also shows that many people with a legal problem avoid seeing a lawyer, preferring instead to tackle it themselves. So what can the profession do to improve its public image?
A think tank is claiming that London and the South East of England get more than their fair share of investment in public transport. If that is the case, what is the impact on areas far from the capital?
It has been a difficult year on the High Street with lots of big retail names closing their doors. But how are the small independent stores faring? They are often family-owned and run, and some succeed in attracting a large and loyal customer base. But for others, the last few months have been really challenging.
Cycling is enjoying a new wave of popularity. But as more people have taken to two wheels, a new genre of fashion has been spawned. Is cycle chic here to last?
Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Julian Worricker.
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Pay day loans
Update on payday lending
Duration: 04:10
Indy Shops
Many big retailers have closed in the last year but how are the small independents faring?
Duration: 07:57
Cycling Chic
Kitting yourself out for cycling – the new cycle chic
Duration: 08:41
Murray Fashion
Is Andy Murray going to be the next fashion Icon?
Duration: 04:03
North South Transport
Does London and the South East get more than its fair share of transport investment?
Duration: 08:38
Fruit Juice
The first in our health food myths series; are fruit juices as healthy as people think?
Duration: 03:32
Bank Transfer
What do you do if you transfer money to the wrong account?
Duration: 05:41
Trust in lawyers
What can the legal profession do to improve its public image?
Duration: 05:59
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