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Car Insurance, Gig Merchandise and Prospects For Fashion in '25.

Motor insurance policies are being targeted by government who say they are too expensive and discriminatory. After a difficult year why are fashion retailers feeling optimistic?

Motor insurance premiums are to be examined by a government task force on grounds of costs and discrimination.

Going to gig? Then you'll probably be buying some merchandise. These days what's on offer goes way beyond T-shirts, posters, and programmes, but honestly is there really a market for an Iron Maiden tablecloth or an Oasis car wash mitten?

For a quarter of UK businesses social media channels, like Facebook marketplace, are an important platforms, but a risky ones too. There seems to be little come back if your goods and copyright are ripped off.

Unlike other sectors on the high street Fashion has struggled to recover from the cost-of-living crisis. With the likes of food & drink, beauty, grocery and general retail selling about the same compared to last year, Fashion was more than six points down; so why are clothes shops feeling optimistic about 2025?

The Information Commissioners has handed out several fines to companies that bombard consumers with texts and calls they don鈥檛 want to receive, but is the regulator any closer to eradicating these consumer nuisances.

Producer, Kevin Mousley. Presenter, Shari Vahl.

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