Tesco Compensation and Clickbait
Consumer affairs programme. Tesco pay out compensation now they have decided not to build a store, and Buzzfeed explain why clickbait headlines make people read their stories.
Tesco are paying two councils compensation after they pulled out of building a store in Somerset. We find out what the other 48 stores earmarked by the supermarket may get.
Councils have been trying to introduce voluntary schemes to tackle problems associated with extra strength lagers and ciders. They ask local retailers to sign up, but some shops say they're being forced to.
Clickbait headlines are everywhere on the internet. Why does just about every news organisation write in this style, and why does it make us click?
From today, convicted criminals in England and Wales must pay up to Β£1,200 towards the cost of their court case. Legal experts warn it may lead to more people pleading guilty.
Children with rare diseases are being helped by their parents who've formed online communities with other families in the same situation. We'll hear from some of the families.
Young people are apathetic about voting in the upcoming General Election, but do they know not registering to vote can also affect their credit rating?
We hear from our listeners about their problems with Royal Mail.
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Tesco Compensation
Tesco has paid Β£9 million in compensation for not building a store in Bridgewater.
Duration: 09:10
Clickbait
What is clickbait? And who uses it?
Duration: 04:35
Rare Diseases
Parents are leading the way trying to find treatments for their children.
Duration: 07:54
Royal Mail problems
Has Royal Mail given up on a reliable service now that it's a private company?
Duration: 05:44
Court fees
Concerns over new Criminal Court Charges which are coming into effect today
Duration: 03:04
Low cost super strength alcohol sales
A man who manages a corner shop has won back the legal right to sell cheap, strong booze.
Duration: 07:17
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- Mon 13 Apr 2015 12:16Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4