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17/08/2011

Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Over 55s are urged to profit from their bright ideas, and how do we grow our cities without destroying their heritage?

Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.

Over 55s are being urged to turn their bright ideas into businesses, so-called silver start-ups have a great deal to offer the economy says inventor Trevor Bayliss as new figures show more and more "older-preneurs" are putting retirement on hold and starting businesses instead.

How do you conserve a city's heritage while at the same time encouraging growth and change? English Heritage wants to put a conservation order on Plymouth town centre but city bosses are worried it could stifle growth.

The government is poised to confirm the list of cities which have been successful in their bid to become enterprise zones - are these quangos by another name or a crucial step to help business regenerate in areas of high unemployment and low output?

The British Chambers of Commerce have released their workforce survey. It concentrates on small businesses employing less than ten people. What does it tell us about the preparedness of small business to play its part in encouraging economic growth?

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Wed 17 Aug 2011 12:00

Chapters

  • Energy

    The energy companies are pushing price fixed deals. They cost a little more but the idea is to protect you from price hikes in the future. So are they good value for money?

    Duration: 08:20

  • Conserving Cities

    English Heritage wants the whole of Plymouth City Centre to be made a conservation area. The City Council isn鈥檛 keen. How important is heritage in bringing jobs to cities and will any heritage do?

    Duration: 09:02

  • Small business recruitment

    The latest unemployment figures out this morning were disappointing. Many of Britain鈥檚 small companies are looking to take on more staff but are wary of taking on younger people.

    Duration: 07:11

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