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Wednesday 30th April 2008

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Supermarket carrier bags

Planning System

Rachel and Rob analyse the changes recommended by the Competition Commission to curb the power of major supermarkets and improve choice for consumers.

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Houses

Housing Figures

Adam looks at the first year-on-year fall in UK house prices for 12 years, according to figures from the Nationwide.

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Notes and coins

Old Business

Jenny visits a pawn broker to find out how a business perceived as old fashioned is thriving in the 21st century.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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