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Should we double the cost of plastic bags to 10p?  Call 0808 5 92 95 00.

Should we double the cost of plastic bags to 10p?  Call 0808 5 92 95 00.  Text 80295.

The 5p fee for plastic carrier bags in England will be doubled to 10p, and extended to all shops, under plans set out by the environment secretary.  The change is contained in a government consultation aimed at further reducing the plastic used by consumers and could come into effect in January 2020.  In Scotland all retailers, including smaller shops, already charge a minimum of 5p for plastic bags.
Should we double the cost of plastic bags to 10p?

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HEALTH SURGERY
As it's Thursday, we open our surgery doors here on BBC Radio Scotland and Dr Fiona Kinnon is ready to answer any health questions, concerning you or a loved one - Call 0808 5 92 95 00 Text 80295.

MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS
Could a meditation and mindfulness app be the answer to having happier children?  Christina Cran from Edinburgh is the founder of WeeSeeds and Sarah Clarke is a child psychotherapist.

MUMPRENEUR
Is the term 'mumpreneur' used to describe women in business, empowering or patronising?  Jo Fairley is the Co-founder of Green & Black's, Tessa Hartmann is a PR executive and mum of 4, and Emily Mann is a Sociologist at Edinburgh University,

BOOKSHOPS
Why are bookstores bucking the trend when it comes to a flagging retail sector?  Charlotte and Fi Duffy-Scott own 'Category is Books' in Govan Hill, Aimee Felone is the Co-Owner of 'Knights Of' and Sara Sheridan is an author and writer.

DISABILITIES
Britain's Got Talent winner, Lee Ridley says 2018 has been 'a big year for disability'.  But, what does this mean for attitudes towards disability and how much more work needs to be done? Nicky Clark is a Writer and Campaigner who was diagnosed with Autism at 49, Pam Duncan Glancy is a Disability and Equality Human Rights Activist and Louise Dyson is the founder of VisABLE a casting agency for people with disabilities.

WORKING FROM HOME
'Watched over while I work from home' - the new website that offers a virtual co-worker to stop you procrastinating whilst you work from home.  Could this help to change the perception of working from home?  And how difficult is it to stay motivated from the comfort of your own home?

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