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Private investigators, online piracy and North South divide.

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Including regulation of private investigators, the policing of online piracy, and the widening north-south divide.

Radio 4's Consumer Affairs Programme with Julian Worricker.

A Government committee examines why statutory regulation of private investigators still hasn't happened ten years after it was first called for.

Some parts of the music industry in the UK say its urgent that we enforce legislation to police online piracy. Other countries are bringing in strict new laws: we'll be finding out why we're lagging behind.

The Coalition Government pledged to narrow the North South divide but instead the gap is widening. Will this get worse as the recession bites deep into 2012?

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57 minutes

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Mon 9 Jan 2012 12:00

Chapters

  • Private Investigators

    The House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee launches an inquiry into private investigators and why they are not regulated.

    Duration: 11:36

  • Online piracy

    We examine efforts to combat illegal downloading across the world.

    Duration: 06:38

  • Gym membership

    Gym membership is no longer just a year long contract. There are now a whole load of different packages on offer for people. Is this because of the recession or for other reasons?

    Duration: 06:51

  • Alcohol Abuse

    A government committee is recommending two alcohol free days. Radio Sheffield's Toby Foster gave up alcohol throughout December. How difficult was it and what did he learn?

    Duration: 10:21

  • North South Divide

    The Prime Minister has spoken of his desire to "rebalance the economy" but it appears that the gap between the North and the South is widening, not growing smaller.

    Duration: 07:46

  • Taxing the Rich

    On Call You and Yours tomorrow we ask if wealthy individuals and large companies should pay more tax.

    Duration: 04:17

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Jan 2012 12:00
  • Mon 9 Jan 2012 12:04

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