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Green Deal take-up and car company MPG claims

Energy minister Greg Barker on the Green Deal take-up, Lee Hendrie on how he lost £10 million and went bankrupt, and how car fuel economy claims might not be what they seem.

The government reveals how much interest there's been in the Green Deal - it's big energy-saving scheme. Minister Greg Barker discusses the levels of take-up.

It's easy to live beyond your means, whatever your income. Lee Hendrie is a former England footballer who lost £10 million before going bankrupt. He tells Winifred how he lost it and what he learned.

And does your car give the fuel economy it was advertised with? No? Well it may not be your driving. New research is blaming the manufacturers.

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Joel Moors.

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55 minutes

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Thu 14 Mar 2013 12:00
Â鶹Éç Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Footballer Fortune

    Lee Hendrie talks about what he learned from earning – and spending – ten million pounds.

    Duration: 08:34

  • Green Deal

    Minister Greg Barker on levels of interest in the energy-saving home improvement scheme.

    Duration: 08:57

  • Morrisons

    The supermarket chain says it will begin selling food online by the end of this year.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Spring Fashion

    Advice from a personal shopper on the stand-out items that will refresh your wardrobe.

    Duration: 03:21

  • MPG Claims

    Car makers are ‘cheating’ the official tests for fuel economy, researchers claim.

    Duration: 05:10

  • Footballer Finance

    An expert in wealth management on the pitfalls of divorce, retirement and football.

    Duration: 00:45

  • Current Account Charges

    Paul Lewis, presenter of Money Box, on accounts charging return for high interest rates.

    Duration: 04:29

  • Pot Holes

    Who should pay if your car is damaged by a pothole?

    Duration: 02:56

  • Portas High Street

    A £10m fund set up to help bring empty shops back into use has barely been touched.

    Duration: 06:12

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Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Mar 2013 12:00
    Â鶹Éç Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 14 Mar 2013 12:04
    Â鶹Éç Radio 4 LW

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