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McKenzie Friend, Holiday insurance, 4D scans

Consumer news with Peter White. What is a McKenzie Friend, and why do you need one? Plus the perils of not taking out holiday insurance when you book a break.

Cuts to Legal Aid mean more people are representing themselves in court. If you can't afford a lawyer then maybe a McKenzie Friend can help.

Illness is the biggest cause of holiday cancellation and if you don't take out insurance when you book you could lose a lot of money no matter how unfortunate your circumstances.

If you are told you are going to lose your sight it's not just medical help you'll need but emotional support and practical advice too. The RNIB are concerned that half of all eye clinics don't offer such a service.

How our terrible climate has led UK sports clothes manufacturers to become world beaters in all-weather clothing.

Shops that offer 4D scans of unborn children allowing you to see your unborn child in Technicolor and from all angles are proliferating on the high street. Radiographers are concerned.

What obligations does a football club have to its fans and season ticket holders.

Publicans and drinkers campaign for a liberalisation of licensing laws in Northern Ireland.

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Fri 18 Apr 2014 12:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Holiday Insurance

    A woman with terminal cancer was denied a holiday refund.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Singing Stands

    Football fans 'moved' to make way for singing areas.

    Duration: 07:47

  • Hi Tech Clothing

    UK firms leading the way in weather resistant clothing.

    Duration: 08:13

  • Mckenzie Friend

    Legal 'friends' to remain unregulated.

    Duration: 07:12

  • Baby Scans

    Mums flock to get ultra clear baby picture scans.

    Duration: 05:15

  • RNIB

    Charity concerned at cuts to counselling services at eye clinics.

    Duration: 06:21

  • Northern Ireland Licensing

    Campaign to liberalise Northern Ireland licensing laws.

    Duration: 04:22

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Apr 2014 12:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 18 Apr 2014 12:04
    麻豆社 Radio 4 LW

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