08/03/2013
Consumer news with Peter White, discussing a legal challenge to the government's introduction of the bedroom tax. Plus, the service stations that charge you to snooze.
We hear from some of the twenty-two families who have launched a legal challenge to the Government's so-called 'bedroom tax' or spare room subsidy, saying they'll be unfairly affected.Why some service stations are charging you to snooze.The man who asked the Governor of the Bank of England for advice on financing a new van - and got it. Plus, why complaints about pet insurance are on the rise.
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Bedroom Tax
The families taking legal action against the benefit cut for ‘spare’ rooms.
Duration: 07:43
Sleeping at Services
Tired drivers could face a £90 fine for pulling in to sleep at motorway services.
Duration: 06:54
Collect Plus
With the UK’s love of internet shopping, companies find alternatives to doorstep delivery.
Duration: 06:00
White Van and The Governor
The man who asked the governor of the Bank of England how to finance a new van
Duration: 03:43
Budget Airlines
As Easyjet enters the FTSE 100 we ask how low-cost airlines have changed holiday travel.
Duration: 06:13
Pet Insurance Complaints
More people are making official complaints about their pet insurance
Duration: 06:21
Gym Contracts
Three large gym companies have agreed to change the way they sign up customers
Duration: 02:58
Bedroom Tax Pt.2
Former housing minister Grant Shapps on changes to housing benefit for spare room
Duration: 07:52
Broadcasts
- Fri 8 Mar 2013 12:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4 FM
- Fri 8 Mar 2013 12:04Â鶹Éç Radio 4 LW