10 Nov 2008 A COUNTRY LIVING Simon Smith
2.11 mins
The Landlord of a Herefordshire country pub faces up to the economic reality of his country living. Simon Smith from the Lion Inn at Woonton returns to computer sales to make ends meet, but still pulls pints outside his 9 to 5 job.
15 Jul 2008 A CHOIR TOO FAR Ann MacKay
2.00 mins
Ann's had to give up singing in her choir, because the rising cost of fuel means she can't afford to make the weekly journey to rehearsals.
15 Jul 2008 BOATMAN James Stedeford
2.25 mins
James runs a family business which ferries people around the Scilly Isles, he’s worried rising fuel costs could put him out of business.
15 Jul 2008 DITCHING THE BEEMER Edward Bull
2.25 mins
Rising fuel prices mean Edward is thinking of ditching his Beemer and buying a more fuel-economic car.
11 Jul 2008 FEELING THE PINCH Roy Alldred
1.40 mins
Roy’s dog walking business clocks up around 300 miles a week and he’s really feeling the pinch as the cost of fuel continues to rise.
05 Jun 2008 MORTGAGE MELTDOWN Ray Graves
2.19 mins
Ray has two mortgages and rents the place where he lives and he's feeling the pinch of the credit crunch.
02 Jun 2008 THE PROPERTY LADDER Barry Gooden
1.42 mins
Barry is feeling the effects of the current credit situation. His mortgage is due to come off a fixed rate and he faces an increase in his monthly payments.