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You and Yours: Classic car investment, Acupuncture and fertility

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03/10/2016

Classic car investment, Acupuncture and fertility

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Classic car investment, Acupuncture and fertility

Can acupuncture help to improve fertility?

Consumer news. Can acupuncture help to improve fertility? The energy companies hanging on to millions of pounds of customers' money. Are classic cars a good financial investment?

Leading fertility experts have told You & Yours that some acupuncture clinics could be misleading couples who are desperate to have a child. Some acupuncturists believe they can improve natural fertility and increase the chances of success in IVF treatment. But the British Fertility Society is concerned that the scientific evidence doesn't support these claims. You & Yours has seen claims from some acupuncturists that their treatment improves fertility by reducing stress, promoting ovulation and improving blood-flow to the pelvic area. But senior doctors have told us that couples could be wasting money and time that would be better spent on a medical diagnosis and treatment.

You & Yours has discovered that energy companies are holding on to millions of pounds of customers' money, without telling them. One of our listeners found that his energy supplier had collected £2000 of over-payments on his account. They agreed to return it, but only after he discovered the size of the credit himself and asked for it back. The regulator, Ofgem, says customers can request refunds at any point if they believe they've paid too much, but suppliers aren't required to give refunds automatically. We ask if it is fair for companies to hang on to large amounts of customers' money.

If you are lucky enough to have money to invest for the future, then the stock market, gold, or even vintage wine are familiar options. But how about buying a 1980s Delorean sports car? Some classic cars have increased in value dramatically in recent years, bringing impressive returns for their owners. We investigate whether they are a realistic and sensible investment, or just something to enjoy owning.

Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Winifred Robinson.

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