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Radio 4,17 Jan 2020,39 mins

Lego; Verastar and Unicom; Bank gambling blocks

You and Yours

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We hear complaints about a company called Verastar Ltd, formerly called Unicom, who are chasing customers for historic termination charges despite being told they wouldn't have to pay fees if their businesses ceased to trade. The Lego building workshops being held across the country helping adults de-stress. Why Brighthouse, the rent-to-own company, is struggling on the high street after new Financial Conduct Authority rules. The banks introducing new blocking technology on gambling transactions to help problem gamblers. And, how landlord licensing schemes designed to raise standards and root out rogue landlords is having unintended consequences of good landlords wanting to sell up. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Lydia Thomas

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