Theme park accident, Child investments, The work programme

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In June, Alton Towers hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when a roller coaster accident seriously injured five people. Ticket sales have fallen, but it's not just Alton Towers itself that's been affected. Businesses nearby are reporting a drop in sales too. An expert on theme parks considers the future of Alton Towers and the effect the accident has had on the wider industry. New figures are released today on getting benefit claimants back to work. Is the government's Work Programme doing what it said it would? What happens to money invested for children when parents separate and families break up? You and Yours listener Valerie has lost contact with her former partner and, as her daughter comes-of-age, she is unable to gain access to the child trust fund set up and managed by her father and his parents. We hear expert advice on how to avoid this problem. On Saturday, Pep&Co - a new chain of clothing shops - opens its 50th branch in a scheme to launch "50 stores in 50 days". We speak to Andy Bond - the co-founder of Pep&Co - on the day that the company's new store opens in Bootle, Merseyside. Why does he believe his shops can beat Primark? DNA testing has been introduced at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show this year in a bid to prevent growers of large tomatoes from cheating. Nick Smith, the show's Director, gives some tips on how to produce large fruit and vegetables. Producer: Helen Lee Presenter: Peter White.