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23/08/2010

Julian Worricker discusses what can be done to help rural communities survive the recession. Also - why small businesses are struggling to access the loans they need.

Julian Worricker discusses what can be done to help rural communities survive the recession. The Chairman of The Rural Coalition Lord Taylor, says action needs to be taken to prevent rural villages becoming "part dormitory, part theme park and part retirement home".

Also - why small businesses are struggling to access the loans they need.

And we hear what life is like aboard the only residential cruise ship in the world - where residents get to decide where the ship goes next.

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53 minutes

Last on

Mon 23 Aug 2010 12:00

Chapters

  • Small Business Lending

    The Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme was introduced to help create loans to small businesses. The amount of money lent under this scheme has dropped significantly from last year. Why?

    Duration: 11:07

  • Lakeland Zip Wire

    Lake District planners will soon be considering proposals for what could be, if it's approved, the second longest zip wire in the world. Caz Graham went to the location.

    Duration: 08:27

  • The World Cruise Liner

    The World cruise liner is currently docked in Glasgow. It's the only ship in the world where people live permanently abroad. We spoke to Nikki Upshaw from ResidenSea who manage the cruise liner.

    Duration: 06:59

  • Face the Facts

    Face the Facts, this Thursday at 12.30 investigates the reorganisation of fire services around the country. John Waite spoke to procurement expert Peter Southgate.

    Duration: 05:47

  • The Rural Challenge

    What can be done to save rural communities? Lord Taylor of Goss Moor spoke about the newly launched report by The Rural Coalition along with Alexandra Jones from Centre for Cities.

    Duration: 08:03

  • 3D Cinema

    Some 3D films have not performed as well as it was thought they would and there are fears that good plotlines are being sidelined by flashy gimmicks.

    Duration: 06:40

  • Call Set Up

    A look ahead to tomorrow's call which asks whether graduates are doing enough to find a job. We spoke to Kwabs Oppong who is a student who recently graduated but is unable to find work.

    Duration: 04:15

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Aug 2010 12:00
  • Mon 23 Aug 2010 12:04

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