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PCR Test Delays; Australian Wine; Used Car Prices

We look at why home testing PCR kits may not deliver results in time for travel, and will a trade deal make Australian wine cheaper?

If you're planning a holiday you may need to take a Covid-19 PCR test before you go, as well as when you get back. Countries such as Ireland, Portugal and Greece require you to take a test within 72 hours of travelling. However many of the home testing services available rely on the postal system to get samples to their laboratory.
You & Yours looked at a number of testing companies which only guarantee results 24 or 48 hours after the samples arrive at the lab. Many state they take no responsibility for delivery delays, even if you use their chosen delivery partner. Delays over weekends and bank holidays has left some customers without results in time for flights.

The UK has overtaken China as the biggest market for Australian wine. A steep rise in Chinese taxes meant producers looked to increase sales of Australian wine in Europe. Current import tariffs represent around ten pence for each bottle of wine, we look at what a tariff free trade deal might mean for the price of Australian wine.

The second hand car market has seen some of the biggest monthly price increases on record. It makes it a good time to sell a second hand car, but an expensive time to buy one. We discuss why dealerships are struggling to source enough second hand cars to meet demand.

Presented by Winifred Robinson
Produced by Beatrice Pickup

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39 minutes

Chapters

  • Struck off cosmetic surgeon

    • Struck off cosmetic surgeon

      A private clinic has been advertising the work of a cosmetic surgeon who was struck off

      Duration: 08:21

  • High streets vacancies

    • High streets vacancies

      With high streets opening up again, you can see the damage the last year has done

      Duration: 05:19

  • Australian wine

    • Australian wine

      The UK has overtaken China as the biggest market for Australian wine

      Duration: 04:39

  • First home scheme

    • First home scheme

      A new scheme is providing new houses at reduced rates for first time buyers

      Duration: 06:00

  • Used car prices

    • Used car prices

      Prices of used cars are rising fast every month with last month seeing a six percent rise

      Duration: 06:13

  • Covid PCR test delays

    • Covid PCR test delays

      PCR tests are required with travelling, but the time frame is limited before you fly

      Duration: 08:09

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  • Wed 2 Jun 2021 12:18

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