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09/06/2010

As the Met Office warns of droughts in parts of the UK this summer, would mass transportation of water around the country ever be practical or cost effective?

The Co-operative group has joined up with Credit Unions to offer loans on electrical goods, but will that encourage financially vulnerable consumers to spend more than they can afford?

As parts of England become drier, and the Met Office warns of extreme droughts in parts of the country, would mass transportation of water across the UK ever be practical or cost effective?

And could the coalition Government's plans to phase out the default retirement age of 65, encourage age discrimination?

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Wed 9 Jun 2010 12:00
主播大秀 Radio 4 FM

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  • Co-Op Loans For Electrical Goods

    The Co Op has joined with credit unions to offer loans for people on low incomes to buy electrical goods. But will it encourage people to buy what they can鈥檛 afford?

    Duration: 09:28

  • Trump Golf Course

    Donald Trump has said he will have his golf course complete in 18 months but local opposition is getting the way. We speak to those involved.

    Duration: 07:52

  • Olympic Travel

    Will London's transport system be up for to the job of ferrying around half a million people across the capital in 2012 for the Olympics and Paraolympics? How accessible is it for wheelchair users?

    Duration: 08:59

  • Tablet Style Computers

    Portable tablet computers are going to be the next big thing 鈥� that鈥檚 according to some market trade forecasters. So what impact will the Apple iPad have on the technological landscape?

    Duration: 06:42

  • Age Discrimination

    The new Government proposes to phase out the 'default retirement age'. Will this help in the battle against age discrimination?

    Duration: 08:41

  • Water Transportation

    Potentially facing a future of droughts in England, there is a proposal that Scotland supply our driest areas with water. Is it a feasible option though?

    Duration: 08:15

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Jun 2010 12:00
    主播大秀 Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 9 Jun 2010 12:04
    主播大秀 Radio 4 LW

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