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Buy-to-let trouble, Thorntons turnaround, child tax credits

A buy-to-let landlord was left with huge bills after a tenant set up a cannabis farm in his property. Plus, the chief executive of Thorntons on the company's changing fortunes.

A buy to let landlord has been left with huge bills after a tenant set up a cannabis farm in his property. His insurer says his policy doesn't cover malicious damage, so he's being forced to sell up.

The UK's biggest high street chocolate company is fighting back after a tough recession. Thorntons have restructured their business and are now performing well. Winifred Robinson speaks to the company's Chief Executive.

It's child tax credit deadline day. We hear from parents frantically trying to get their details to HMRC.

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Simon Browning.

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26 minutes

Chapters

  • Stafford Hospital

    Stafford Hospital is expected to lose its A & E department as part of a restructuring plan

    Duration: 04:37

  • Thornton鈥檚 turnaround

    The restructuring of one of Britain鈥檚 biggest chocolate makers has seen sales growing.

    Duration: 05:40

  • Cannabis landlord

    A landlord is selling his property after a tenant started a cannabis factory in the house.

    Duration: 07:37

  • Ramadan sales supermarkets

    British shops are increasing their muslim offer during Ramadan to attract muslim shoppers.

    Duration: 03:05

  • Child tax credits

    Families are struggling to submit their Child Tax Credits ahead of the deadline.

    Duration: 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Wed 31 Jul 2013 12:00
  • Wed 31 Jul 2013 12:04

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