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Radio 4,28 Apr 2021,39 mins

No-show bookings, 5G subscribers and make-up in history

You and Yours

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The hospitality industry has had a growing problem with so called 'no-shows'. It's been serious in the past but now that the sector is struggling to recover from the Pandemic it could kill off some businesses. The Secret Life of Make Up ; Make Up professional Lisa Eldridge goes back in time to reveal the social and product development of today's multi billion pound global industry and obsession. Dare to Repair! A new law could help. From the summer manufacturers must make spare parts and instructions available for a range of electronic appliances. It's a law that aims to cut down on waste by making goods last longer The Post Office launches 'banking hubs' to keep cash and banking services alive in communities that no longer have traditional bank branches. and two years after the launch of 5G .. why aren't consumers flocking to buy 5G enabled phones?

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