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You and Yours: Shale gas, turbulence and 'Simple Payments'

Shale gas, turbulence and 'Simple Payments'

12/08/2013

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Shale gas, turbulence and 'Simple Payments'

The economics of shale gas, and why climate change could be the cause of bumpier flights.

The economics of shale gas, and why climate change could be the cause of bumpier flights. Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

Why the new system which allows people without bank accounts to receive their pensions and benefits is causing problems. 'Simple Payments' has led to delays in some pensioners getting their money.

There has been much debate about the safety of fracking, and drilling for shale gas, but what about the economic impact? We investigate whether shale gas production in the UK will affect our energy bills.

We examine why some American clothing labels hike up prices for shoppers in Britain.

Plus is climate change leading to bumpier flights?

Presenter: Julian Worricker
Producer: Simon Browning.

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