Jessops stores eight months on, Scottish stamp duty scrapped, heatwave winners
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Six months after Jessops closed, what has happened to the 187 stores? Plus, disabled people turning to credit to fund their care.
Exclusive research by You & Yours reveals what's happened to the 187 Jessops stores that closed earlier this year. We hear from new lease holders who've opened up in their place and look at the stores that are still vacant.
Disabled people are turning in desperation to high-cost loans and sometimes illegal lenders to pay bills and make ends meet. Stamp duty in Scotland is being replaced by a new land tax after the Scottish Parliament take control of more of their state finances.
The Â鶹Éç has confirmed it will stop broadcasting in 3D after a 2 year project with the format flopped - what about those with 3D TV's? We hear from the O'Boyle family after their weekend at the Latitude Festival in Sussex.
Presenter: Julian Worricker
Producer: Simon Browning.
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Scope Doorstep Loans
A new report shows that almost 10% of disabled people have turned to high costs loans.
Duration: 06:12
Jessops Part One
A new use has been found within 6 months for more than 40% of former Jessops stores
Duration: 09:12
3D TV
The Â鶹Éç has stopped developing 3D programming after a 2 year pilot flops.
Duration: 05:06
Panorama – Illegal Logging
Illegal logging of timber in west Africa is making its way into homes in Western Europe.
Duration: 04:38
Stamp Duty in Scotland and Wales
From 2015, the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax will replace stamp duty in Sotland.
Duration: 05:40
Jessops Part 2
Jon Douglas has traced the history of a former Jessops store in Newcastle.
Duration: 04:42
Face the Facts Preview
A preview of Wednesday’s edition of Face the Facts.
Duration: 03:50
Families at Festivals
Is it possible for families to have a wholesome entertaining time at a UK festival
Duration: 06:09
Online v The High Street
Online retailers fear that an online sales tax will be detrimental to their businesses.
Duration: 05:58
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Jul 2013 12:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4 FM
- Mon 22 Jul 2013 12:04Â鶹Éç Radio 4 LW
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