Big banks and investment companies mis-selling financial products
Why an age mix-up prompted some One Direction fans to return their tickets for upcoming Wembley gigs, and how banks are still mis-selling financial advice. With Winifred Robinson.
We'll hear from the people who saved all their working lives for retirement only to lose their life-savings after being mis-sold investment plans. The rules changed at the end of last year to tighten up the industry but has it worked? If you're planning on being among the hundreds of thousands of people travelling to Glasgow to watch Commonwealth Games you could be facing a hefty hotel bill. Some so called budget hotels are charging more than one and half thousand pounds a night. And how pay as you go is revolutionising gyms across the UK.
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Chapters
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Bad Financial Advice
What does it mean in human terms to get bad financial advice?
Duration: 14:21
One Direction Tickets
Could One Direction fans have a problem if they attend concerts without an adult?
Duration: 05:33
Collective Switching
Three big gas and electricity switching registers close at midnight tonight.
Duration: 03:40
Bad Financial Advice (Continued)
Winifred speaks to Anthony Browne, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association.
Duration: 05:37
Rental Accommodation
Rent for the 9 million people living in private acomodation is at an all time high.
Duration: 08:54
Commonwealth Games Hotels
Hotels in Glasgow planning on increasing their rates by up to 400%
Duration: 10:12
Broadcasts
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 12:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 12:04麻豆社 Radio 4 LW