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You and Yours: Triumph motorbikes, Bogus fitness events, Reducing sugar

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20/10/2017

Triumph motorbikes, Bogus fitness events, Reducing sugar

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Triumph motorbikes, Bogus fitness events, Reducing sugar

Bogus running events, Triumph motorbikes and reducing sugar in food.

Thousands of runners have paid to take part in fitness events that never happened. Plus the British motorcycle brand that rose from the ashes to regain a global reputation.

Thousands of people have paid to take part in what have turned out to be bogus running events across the UK. Booking fees were taken, but the runs were then cancelled without refunds. The BBC has discovered that a man who promoted fake sporting events in Northern Ireland in 2015 is behind a series of bogus events, including a number which have been advertised for later this month. 

Britain's motorcycle industry was once enormous, with several world famous brands. But the industry shrank and almost died in the face of competition from Japan and elsewhere. One great British name has though risen from the ashes to regain its global reputation for reliability and cool. Triumph Motorcycles re-opened 27 years ago, re-booting a well-loved classic brand. How have they succeeded where others have failed, and what does it mean when they say their bikes are "beautiful, authentic and British"?

Is the UK's food industry doing enough to reduce sugar in food? A survey reveals that many MPs feel the industry could do more to help tackle growing levels of obesity. Fifty eight per cent of women and sixty eight per cent of men in the UK are considered overweight or obese. Food producers have re-formulated many products and reduced the portion size of others. The industry says that reducing sugar is just one of many steps that are needed to move towards better overall diets and healthier lifestyles. But as producers prepare for a sugar tax on soft drinks which comes into force next year, might something similar be needed for food? The journalist and TV presenter, Dr Michael Mosley gives us his appraisal.

Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Shari Vahl.

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