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Radio 4,05 Aug 2020,39 mins

Cladding Fund, Plastic Recycling and Noisy Seagulls

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The flat owners denied access to a government fund to help pay for the removal of dangerous cladding. Why are there so many seagulls now breeding inland and what can residents who live near their nesting sites do about the noise? William Hill the bookies posted better than expected financial results but still say they'll close hundreds of their betting shops as they , and their competitors, consolidate their businesses online. Britain's leading waste company warns against ditching plastic so quickly following a report that highlights the carbon footprint of alternatives like glass. Amazon throws a lifeline to food delivery firm Deliveroo but what will the hook up with the world's biggest company mean for customers? The government have released more detail about their new scheme to help people make their homes more energy efficient. The green voucher scheme is due to go live in England at the end of September and could be worth up to £10,000 for some households.

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