Student debt, Mobility scooters, Valuation fees
Consumer news, including why it costs as much as it does to have a house valued by a mortgage company, plus students turning to payday lenders to cope with university costs.
How transparent are mortgage lenders being about the cost of valuation fees? And why do they cost so much? It's 18 months since an independent review of the valuation industry said that people were confused about the charges.
New research shows that thousands of students are turning to payday loans to fund everyday living costs. Do universities have a duty to intervene and look after students that are struggling in this way?
Mobility scooter use is on the up - it's quadrupled since 2007 - and they can cost as much as a small car. But the industry is all but unregulated and disabled or elderly users can often be left out of pocket. You and Yours investigates.
And we report on a new lorry with added safety benefits that could finally bring down the number of cycling accidents caused by HGVs turning left.
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Pep + Co
The former CEO of Asda is about to open a chain of discount clothing firms
Duration: 05:29
Mobility Scooters
The MS sufferer struggle with substandard mobility scooters that cost her thousands.
Duration: 06:46
Bike Safety
The 8th cyclist killed in London has highlighted lorry safety - can new designs help?
Duration: 08:28
Valuation Surveys
Why are mortgage company surveys so expensive and where does the money go?
Duration: 06:01
Hot Trains
The train services being delayed or cancelled because of the heat
Duration: 03:04
Payday Loan Students
Thousands of students are turning to payday loans to cope with everyday expenses.
Duration: 08:31
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- Wed 1 Jul 2015 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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