Main content

UK pork market, Poppers, Scrap metal

A look at why British pig farmers are struggling to compete with EU producers, plus the UK's leading manufacturer of poppers, the recreational drug defended by Crispin Blunt MP.

British pig farmers are struggling to compete with EU producers, because of a ban on imports of European food by Russia. Prices have been plummeting since one of the largest pork markets disappeared, and there's a glut of cheap pork. You & Yours hears from pig farmers who explain why UK welfare standards make competing on price tough.

You & Yours also has an exclusive interview with the UK's leading manufacturer of Poppers, the recreational drug defended by Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt. John Addy from Liquid Gold explains why he is going to fight Government plans to ban them under the Psychoactive Substances Bill.

Plus how falling metal prices could make it harder for you to get rid of your old stuff.

Presented by Winifred Robinson
Produced by Natalie Donovan

** Update: During the discussion about British Pork, we incorrectly said Waitrose sells Danish pork alongside British produce. We would like to clarify that all Waitrose bacon, sausages and ham are British, the only exception being authentic continental meats such as Parma ham.

Available now

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 Jan 2016 12:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

Alcohol-free beer, Publishing fraud, Frozen bank accounts

Next

Care home complaints, Foreign TV

See all episodes from You and Yours

Chapters

  • Barclays Bank Fraud Advert

    Barclays are the first bank to create a television advert warning against banking fraud

    Duration: 06:18

  • Poppers

    Largest manufacturer of Poppers speaks to us about the upcoming ban on their sale

    Duration: 07:57

  • British Pork

    How Russia's ban on EU food imports is effecting British pork farmers

    Duration: 06:30

  • Landrover Defender

    The iconic Land Rover Defender ceases production after 68 years

    Duration: 07:31

  • Sim Swap

    Why mobile phone companies need to improve security to protect our banking

    Duration: 04:48

  • Scrap Metal

    Scrap metal dealers say prices have halved in the past year

    Duration: 05:11

Broadcast

  • Thu 28 Jan 2016 12:15
    Βι¶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.