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Building starter homes on brownfield sites; Unreliable car MPG figures; Unregulated beauty treatments sold online

Peter White on efforts to build starter homes on brownfield sites. Unregulated cosmetic procedures advertised online. The actual MPG figures falling short of car maker's claims.

Peter White hears about the beauty treatments advertised on social media that are completely unregulated.
The efforts to get more "brownfield" sites ready for building starter homes.
The research into why many cars deliver far fewer miles to the gallon than the manufacturers promise. Is that you? Are you filling up far more frequently than you hoped? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk.

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Fri 31 Mar 2017 12:15
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Chapters

  • Cosmetic Deals

    The advertisements for cheap deals on dermal fillers and botox

    Duration: 09:44

  • MPG

    The unreliability of car manufacturer's claims on fuel economy

    Duration: 07:18

  • Water Changes

    From 1 April most organisations in England will be able to choose their water supplier

    Duration: 04:33

  • Geoff Bird's Sax

    Reporter Geoff Bird looks at the best ways to learn to play a musical instrument

    Duration: 05:39

  • Brownfield

    The land clearance to build discounted homes for first time buyers

    Duration: 07:25

  • Kodi Boxes

    The promise to get tough on those promoting free access to subscription services

    Duration: 06:24

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  • Fri 31 Mar 2017 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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