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Last broadcast on Mon, 3 Oct 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
The plans to revolutionise the energy sector by encouraging communities to generate their own. We report on the launch of the biggest community energy scheme in the UK to date.
The pharmaceutical expert with 25 years experience working in the drugs industry tells us why our policy for prescribing drugs to children needs an overhaul.
And the big sewer switchover - how will it affect you?
Presented by Julian Worricker. Produced by Alex Lewis.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
Denmark has introduced what is believed to be the world's first fat tax. Danes will pay more for butter, milk, cheese, meat and processed food if they contain 2.3% of saturated fat. Will it work?
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Chapter 2
Government plans to revolutionise the energy sector by encouraging communities to generate their own - we report on the launch of the biggest community energy scheme in the UK to date.
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Chapter 3
Over 150,000 care workers in the UK may be earning less than the statutory national minimum wage according to new research. The figure is at least five times higher than previously estimated.
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Chapter 4
As the sewer network in England and Wales changes hands to public ownership, how will it affect you?
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Chapter 5
The launch of a new 'mark' to highlight REAL bread by campaigners who want greater transparency about what goes into our daily bread.
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Chapter 6
A plan to cut legal aid for patients left injured by NHS care is being challenged by the medical safety charity Action against Medical Accidents.
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Chapter 7
A pharmaceutical expert with 25 years experience working in the drugs industry tells us why our policy for prescribing medicines to children needs an overhaul.
Broadcasts
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Mon 3 Oct 201112:00
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Mon 3 Oct 201112:04
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