Loud Budgeting, Shopping Habits and Plusnet Changes

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Loud Budgeting is a trend on social media where people share what they can and can’t afford to avoid overstretching themselves financially. We hear whether it works and why young people are more open to discussing their finances than previous generations. You and Yours has learned that no further action will be taken against the former director of a company that owes hundreds of thousands of pounds to people trying to build their own homes. We explore how this has happened and hear some advice on what you should look out for in this situation. Online fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing deactivated a number of customer’s accounts on the grounds of breaching rules on product returns. What are consumer’s rights if they want to contest being banned from a private company? Have your attitudes towards food changed over time? The Co-op’s recently released Responsible Retail Report explores what matters most to consumers now compared with 30 years ago. Plusnet, the broadband provider, is ending its mobile phone network service. We hear how switching to a new network is proving difficult for some customers. PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON PRODUCER: CHARLIE FILMER-COURT