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'Made in England', Buckfast, GPS for dementia and safety on electrical applicances

Why the words 'Made in England' may not mean what you expect. Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.

Radio 4's consumer affairs programme with Winifred Robinson. Today, why the words 'Made in England' may not mean what you expect. Ceramic manufacturers want overseas companies to stop stamping their pottery with the words, claiming they are fooling consumers into thinking they are buying English. Why an alcoholic drinks company is taking the police to court over their attempts to reduce criminal behaviour.And should we use GPS tracking devices to keep people with dementia safe?

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Wed 6 Mar 2013 12:00
主播大秀 Radio 4 FM

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  • Payday Loans

    Today, the government is announcing new rules about payday loans.

    Duration: 06:25

  • GPS Dementia

    Getting lost is one of the worst aspects of dementia 鈥� can GPS satellite technology help?

    Duration: 05:17

  • Who buys laminate flooring these days?

    Laminate flooring seems to be coming back into vogue, we investigate.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Mykey Technology

    A new technology that allows parents to programme a car key with restricted speeds.

    Duration: 08:09

  • Buckfast

    Is a tonic wine brewed by monks being unfairly targeted by police?

    Duration: 06:42

  • New website, Flubit

    Customers can find what they want to buy online and 鈥榙emand鈥� they find it cheaper.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Pottery bogus backstamping

    Are tougher penalties needed for pottery made overseas but stamped Made In England?

    Duration: 05:59

  • Electrical Appliance Safety

    Do regulations surrounding faulty appliances go far enough?

    Duration: 07:46

Broadcasts

  • Wed 6 Mar 2013 12:00
    主播大秀 Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 6 Mar 2013 12:04
    主播大秀 Radio 4 LW

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