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UK Holiday Costs; Truck Driver Shortages; Artificial Grass

How the cost of UK holidays has hit a new high pushing them beyond the reach of many. And, the great plastic grass debate reignites as sales soar.

The cost of UK holidays has hit a new high pushing them beyond the reach of many families this summer. We hear from one mum who says holidays are moving further and further out of reach for people like her and many others like her.

Bob Walker reports on the "perfect storm" in the shortage of HGV drivers and how it could soon lead to shortages on the shelves of supermarkets and price rises.

And is faking it ever a good idea? When it comes to artificial grass increasing numbers of people are deciding the answer is yes. But for others it's an environmental nightmare. We hear from both sides.

Presenter
Winifred Robinson

Producer
Catherine Earlam

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39 minutes

Chapters

  • UK holiday costs

    • UK holiday costs

      The cost of UK holidays is at a high pushing them beyond the reach of many families

      Duration: 07:08

  • Truck driver shortages

    • Truck driver shortages

      Suppliers are warning that a shortage of lorry drivers is leading to tonnes of food waste

      Duration: 08:11

  • Artificial grass

    • Artificial grass

      Sales of artificial grass are booming but environmentalists are warning against it

      Duration: 07:09

  • Digital poverty

    • Digital poverty

      Vodaphone and the Trussell Trust to offer free internet to low income families

      Duration: 08:13

  • Probate delays

    • Probate delays

      Changes to the probate system is causing delays for bereft relatives left with property

      Duration: 07:08

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  • Mon 21 Jun 2021 12:18

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