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You and Yours: Personal independence payment appeals, Make-up

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23/05/2016

Personal independence payment appeals, Make-up

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Personal independence payment appeals, Make-up

Why are so many claimants successful when they appeal against benefits decisions?

Why nearly two-thirds of claimants of personal independence payments are successful when they appeal the decision at tribunal. And why has there been a surge in sales of make-up?

We investigate why nearly two thirds of claimants of Personal Independence Payments are successful when they appeal the decision at independent tribunals. The Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Debbie Abrahams, joins us.

Big cosmetics companies are reporting a surge in sales of makeup. We speak to beauty fans and Make-Up Artist Lisa Eldridge about why we're spending more.

In a week-long partnership with Radio 4's Farming Today, we report on how Dairy Farmers are having to diversify to make other products than just produce milk.

Charities are spending 20% more on TV Advertising now than two years ago. In light of the recent bad publicity, we discuss if they're spending the money wisely. 

And, we have the latest news on the sale of BHS and look at where its customers would go if it does disappear from the High Street.

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