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Radio 4,28 Jul 2025,53 mins

Lost Pensions, Makeup Allergies, Water Bottles

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Our reporter Shari Vahl brings us the latest on an 11-year investigation into the loss of £75 million of pension funds. as 6 people are charged with fraud and money laundering offences. Many cosmetics companies list their product ingredients in Latin in accordance with the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). However, this is making it more difficult for allergy sufferers to buy products knowing that it will not contain allergens. Ingredients like almonds, Brazil nuts and egg can all cause significant allergic reactions, but are often found in Latin on packaging. Becky Gittins, Labour MP for Clwyd East, is an allergy sufferer and is campaigning for these ingredients to be clearer for consumers. Research by World Accessible Holidays found that in 10 European countries, only 1.5% of hotels offered accessible family rooms compared. However, 37% of them would accommodate pets. There are 28 different train companies in the UK, and almost all of them have slightly different rules about bringing bicycles on trains. From difficulty booking to a lack of usable bike storage on board, we hear why many cyclists are frustrated with the quality of service they are receiving. Do you have a reusable water bottle? According to the charity Refill, three in five people do – which is up from one in five ten years ago. This growth has created a boom in the re-usable water bottle market – with some popular brands selling models for £90. Is it due to environmental concerns, health consciousness or just the aesthetic?

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