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Last broadcast on Mon, 23 Jan 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to pay local councils billions to take on responsibility for health improvements like cutting tooth decay in children, boosting breastfeeding and tackling homelessness.
After a Roma Big Issue vendor in Bristol won her legal right to be recognised as self-employed and therefore entitled to benefits, we're looking at the changing profile of Big Issue sellers across the UK. In some places 80% of vendors are Roma. Does it matter who sells the magazine? Does it change the mission of the Big Issue, which was founded to give a hand up to homeless people?
And - you've been tangoed! We look at the high price paid by Ascot after it slapped orange stickers on race goers who fell short of a new dress code.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said today local councils will be paid to take responsibility for public heath. We find out what that means.
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Chapter 2
With Roma making up 80% of Big Issue vendors in some areas, does it matter who sells the magazine for homeless people?
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Chapter 3
Times are tough on the high street, but why - and how - are baby goods retailers bucking the trend and growing? Pauline McCole takes a look.
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Chapter 4
As some famous names lose their lustre, we look at the winners and losers as shopping chains release their post-Christmas results.
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Chapter 5
Ascot apologises after slapping orange stickers on racegoers who fell short of the new dress code.
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Chapter 6
South Holland District Council negotiates cheaper gas and electricity for residents. Could - should - other councils follow suit?
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Chapter 7
David Cameron talks of “socially responsible and genuinely popular capitalism” - but what is it?
Broadcasts
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Mon 23 Jan 201212:00
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Mon 23 Jan 201212:04
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