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Rejuvenating Britain's high streets and criminal compensation delays

We hear from the first pilot project to test out some of Mary Portas' ideas for rejuvenating Britain's High Streets and why bras are taking a central role in the French election.

We hear from the first pilot project to test out some of Mary Portas' ideas for rejuvenating Britain's High Streets.

How are mail order businesses in the Channel Islands faring after a change to tax rules means costs have risen by 20%?

A victim of assault who was awarded 拢900 in compensation 4 years ago, has only ever received 拢30. Why has it taken so long to pay so little?

Scores of small businesses have contacted You and Yours to say they are being over charged for services such as rubbish collection and washroom services. Many claim they signed contracts which were then changed with increased charges added.

A decision by a French lingerie company to move production from France to Tunisia has become one of the big talking points of the French Presidential election. Many French people feel they've neglected their manufacturing industry, so what demand is there for home made goods?

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Wed 4 Apr 2012 12:00
主播大秀 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • You and Yours - 04/04/2012

    • High Street innovation grant

      The government is being criticised for the way it's distributed money to the high street.

      Duration: 11:30

  • Criminal compensation payments go unpaid

    How can victims get the money they are owed?

    Duration: 07:09

  • Walmart: History of the world's biggest retailer

    What are the secrets behind Walmart's success?

    Duration: 05:22

  • Sainsbury's advert is banned

    Sainsbury's claim to feed a family for a week for fifty quid is ruled false by the ASA.

    Duration: 04:15

  • Channel Islands Tax

    How are businesses in the Channel Islands faring after changes to tax rules?

    Duration: 05:23

  • Small Businesses overcharged for outsourcing

    Small businesses have contacted us to say they are being over charged for services

    Duration: 05:19

  • Bra Wars

    How french bars are affecting the French Presidential election

    Duration: 07:29

  • New miners leader theft

    The former head of the mining Union the UDM is facing Prison

    Duration: 06:54

Broadcast

  • Wed 4 Apr 2012 12:00
    主播大秀 Radio 4 FM

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