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Tesco boss, Health checks, Market towns

The chief executive of Tesco, Dave Lewis, is leaving his post. Are health checks for the over 40s good value to the NHS? The cost to communities of local markets closing.

The chief executive of Tesco, Dave Lewis, is leaving after five years in charge. We consider how he's changed Britain's biggest retailer.

Apple is offering a deal on games. For a flat fee you get access to 100 games a month, and no in-game purchases. An expert gives us their view of the service and the similar offer planned by Google.

A new report suggests that health checks for the over 40s represent poor value to the NHS. We speak to one of its authors and a man who believes the "MOT check" saved his life.

Does a market town need its market? Rochdale's closes this month after 768 years, but critics say it's a shortsighted decision by the council as it could help save the town's high street. Why is it that some towns have used their market to help regenerate their centre, while others feel it's time for them to close.

Producer: Pete Wilson
Presenter: Melanie Abbott

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  • Wed 2 Oct 2019 12:18

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