BBC News
Launch consoleBBC NEWS CHANNEL
Page last updated at 11:31 GMT, Wednesday, 21 May 2008 12:31 UK

Wednesday 21st May 2008

Working Lunch logo
Here is a sneak preview of our plans for the programme.

We've also added useful links and further information for some of the stories.

Watch us live on BBC2 at 12.30pm (at 1.30pm on Wednesdays) or soon after on the BBC iPlayer.



Coins

Student Loans

We put your student debt questions to the Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education.


Boardroom

City Bonus

Adam analyses if the era of huge city bonuses is coming to an end, following BA and M&S bosses missing out on theirs this year.


Students

Money Gamble

With the euro being so strong, Jenny visits a tour operator to find out how they gamble against currency fluctuations.


Cherry flowers

Sweet Cherries

Rachel finds out why cherry farming in the UK is making a comeback after a 50 year decline.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.




FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Has China's housing bubble burst?
How the world's oldest clove tree defied an empire
Why Royal Ballet principal Sergei Polunin quit

bannerwatch listenbbc sportAmericasAfricaEuropeMiddle EastSouth AsiaAsia Pacific