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The Competition and Markets Authority is currently examining the care homes market. Their interim report found signs that the market is not working for those who need care and support. Now Which? the consumer organisation, is also reporting evidence of unfair contracts, excess charges and poor care quality ratings. What will it take to ensure people living in care homes get a better deal?

British backpackers who want to extend their stay in Australia after a year, have to prove they've worked in a rural area doing things like fruit picking and tree felling.
We look into claims that young people who are so keen to stay Down Under are being exploited for cheap labour on farms and at hostels.

Sport England are planning to increase funding for activities that involve the whole family. Meanwhile David Lloyd gyms are rolling out a brand new family fitness programme based on a Spanish idea. Could this be the way to get children to make movement part of their lives? Or is it just the ultimate turnoff for snapchatting teens?

Employment has hit yet another record high. But wages are lagging behind and prices are edging upwards. Figures published this week suggest that household spending contracted at the steepest rate for four years in the second quarter of 2017. We take a look at how all this is playing out in the lives of You and Yours listeners.