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Radio 4,07 Oct 2010,57 mins

07/10/2010

You and Yours

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Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. Ten councils have been told to improve asbestos management in their schools or face the legal consequences. This is a result of survey carried out by the Health and Safety Executive in 152 local authorities. One area which is proving robust in the recession is the sale of baby products. We examine how the market has changed and the increasing competition among retailers to secure a place in this market. Research indicates that almost half of the UK's leading brands are sending out unwanted emails to people and failing to follow best practice guidelines.

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