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Fighting bank fraud, Sports cars, Christmas in July

Bank scheme to stop customers sending money to criminals, the sports car company finding new ways to fight the UK investment slump, and why Christmas is coming in July.

We report on a scheme that is helping to prevent people from becoming victims of fraud by mistakenly sending their money to criminals. The Banking Protocol, set up a year ago, helps bank staff to identify customers who might be at risk. UK Finance says that 拢24.7 million of fraud has been prevented and 197 arrests have been made since the scheme was rolled out in May 2017. We visit a bank in West Yorkshire to find out how the system works

We hear how a British sports car company is responding to an investment slump in the industry. Investment in the sector dropped by 50 percent in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2017. It means those building cars here in the UK are struggling to tap into new markets around the world. Morgan - the last British sports car company still in family ownership - reckons that electric power could be the key, providing they can get it to work. We go behind the scenes at their factory in Malvern, Worcestershire.

The Christmas season in retail used to start in November, then it was October, then September.
Last year, Selfridges opened its Christmas shop in August. This year the supermarkets are unveiling their ranges in July! We visit two launch events to discover what the new trends will be for 2018. We also speak to the consumer journalist, Harry Wallop, about what other festive surprises might be in store.

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Tara Holmes.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • World Cup Gambling Terms and Conditions

    The first-time World Cup gamblers being caught out by unclear terms and conditions

    Duration: 06:13

  • Christmas in July

    The supermarkets reveal their Christmas ranges for 2018

    Duration: 06:39

  • Morgan Cars

    How Morgan is responding to tough times for the UK car industry

    Duration: 06:22

  • Royal Hampton Court Flower Show

    We speak to Joseph Gibson; medal winner who's designed a conscious consumerism garden

    Duration: 05:18

  • Cameras

    Is the traditional camera dead?

    Duration: 05:59

  • Banking Protocol

    UK Finance has made almost 200 arrests since the Banking Protocol was launched last year

    Duration: 07:06

Broadcast

  • Thu 5 Jul 2018 12:15

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