25/08/2011
Can mobile phones be linked to male infertility? Frozen versus fresh veg and the great vitamin debate. And why is there such a big skills gap in high technology? With Peter White.
Men should avoid storing a mobile phone in their trouser pocket, says a charity. The Radiation Research Trust claims mobile phones can be linked to male fertility damage.
The Advertising Standards Authority have just banned Birds Eye's Polar Bear ad which claims their frozen veg contains 30% more vitamins than fresh veg. We talk to the ASA and Birds Eye.
Can't get the staff - There are nearly 2.5 million unemployed, yet some employers still can't fill their vacancies. Our series continues today as we explore the skills gap in the high tech sector.
Plus shop security shutters: should planning regulations around them be relaxed in the wake of the riots? The Government seems to think so. The UK's Chief Planning Officer has written to local councils asking them to relax planning laws around shutters, and reduce red tape.
Bristol City Council tell us why they're out-sourcing 'home help' and care staff . This will affect more than a 1000 elderly residents who will soon be served by a private company. But what impact could this have on the quality of care?
Producer - Maire Devine.
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Referral Fees
Why British Insurers are lobbying to outlaw the industry's 'dirty secret'
Duration: 07:44
Can't Get the Staff (High-Tech)
There are nearly 2.5 million unemployed, yet some employers still can鈥檛 fill vacancies. The second part of this series looks at the high tech sector and the reasons for the skills gap.
Duration: 11:27
Birds Eye Vitamin Claim
ASA have banned Birds Eye Polar Bear ad after it claimed there are 30% more vitamins in frozen veg.
Duration: 06:13
主播大秀 Helps
The health needs of more than 1,000 of Bristol鈥檚 home-based elderly and vulnerable residents face privatisation warns Unite, the largest union in the country.
Duration: 08:19
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