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Friday 30th May 2008

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Gas

Fuel poor

We look at the government's plans to help the elderly and the vulnerable to pay their fuel bills.


Calculator

Carer Bills

Simon meets a viewer who is his wife's carer and whose rising bills have been weighting heavily on them.


Coins

Lunch Lesson

Rachel meets one business on the verge of expansion and a host of investors with money to spare.


Cartoon

Consuming Issues

An expert answers your questions about tax.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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