Battle for disability benefits
A man was told he was ineligible for disability benefits, but died just three weeks later. Plus, are you paid a fair price for your old gadgets, and can a magazine make you fit?
We hear from the family of a man who died just 3 weeks after being told he was fit for work and ineligible for disability benefits. Campaigners say thousands of people are trapped in a revolving door of assessments and appeals. The Department for Work and Pensions say this is a tragic case but emphasise that anyone who disagrees with a benefits decision has the right to appeal.
Our old electronic equipment is rich with materials manufacturers want back. But as commodity prices continue to rise, are we getting a fair price for them?
A new women's fitness magazine aims to join its male counterpart as the market leading fitness title, but is there room for it and can a magazine work out really make you sweat?
The presenter is Peter White.
The producer is Simon Browning.
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Work Capability Assessment
The story of a man who was refused disability benefits and told he was fit for work - only to die 3 weeks later.
Duration: 13:25
Recycling Electronics
If you bin your old phones and gadgets or stuff them in a drawer you could be missing out on some hard cash. But who's making the real money out of recycling?
Duration: 07:40
Peseta
The Spanish town that's bringing back the Peseta.
Duration: 05:08
Longterm contracts
It's not just gym contracts that are difficult to cancel if your circumstances change. We hear the latest from the Telecoms industry.
Duration: 05:34
Women's Health
Can you get fit from following the pictures in a magazine?
Duration: 07:41
Micro businesses
Micro businesses are the backbone of UK PLC, representing 95 percent of the total businesses in our economy. But how are they faring in the current economic climate?
Duration: 06:45
Harry Ramsden
The original Harry Ramsdens in Yorkshire closed when the owners lost confidence. The man who's now bought the famous chip shop tells us why.
Duration: 06:02
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- Wed 15 Feb 2012 12:00主播大秀 Radio 4 FM
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