Scrapping Pedestrianised Streets; Computer Blackmail; Green Deal Fund; Cabin Baggage
Can removing pedestrianised streets be good for town centres? The hackers blackmailing people whose computers they have hijacked, plus more consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
Pedestrianising town centres was seen as the thing to do to attract shoppers. So why are some councils letting the cars back in?
We report on the hackers issuing blackmail demands after taking control of people's computers
And the landlords still waiting for payment from a government fund designed to help them make their homes warmer for tenants.
Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Jon Douglas.
Last on
Chapters
-
Tesco
Potential disciplinary action against Tesco over misreporting of profits
Duration: 05:07
Trips & Slips
Police arrest people suspected of making inflated insurance claims for simple accidents
Duration: 02:40
Public Speaking
An entire industry exists which coaches people in this increasingly employable skill
Duration: 04:06
Pedestrianisation Reversed
Northampton lets cars down high street to save the shops, could it work in other towns?
Duration: 07:26
Computer Blackmail
The hackers taking control of computers then making blackmail demands
Duration: 07:19
Cabin Baggage
One size fits all? Why don't airlines allow the same size bags in their cabins?
Duration: 04:24
Green Deal Delays: Landlords
The landlords still waiting on payments from the government scheme to help insulate homes
Duration: 06:24
Broadcast
- Wed 24 Sep 2014 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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.
Related Content