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Panorama - Swimming with Loan Sharks

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Panorama: Swimming with Loan Sharks

Panorama - Swimming with Loan Sharks

Loan sharks are thriving in recession-hit Britain, as the poor and vulnerable run out of credit and find themselves relying on criminals instead.

Reporter Simon Boazman finds the victims who have suffered brutal violence, and looks at the lenders who can charge 17,000 per cent interest. (R)
Broadcast on:
BBC News Channel, 8:30pm Sunday 22nd November 2009
First broadcast:
Monday 16th November 2009
Duration:
30 minutes
Available until:
8:59pm Tuesday 16th November 2010
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