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Battle for the Countryside; Green Deal; School Publishing

Should there be better regulation of traffic in areas of natural beauty?

In England and Wales, the government's making more money available to help towards the cost of home improvements that save energy. Energy Minister Ed Davey explains how his department is learning from the failures of past schemes.

An anthology of school verse that has left some parents angry - does the Young Writers scheme need to be more upfront about what they do?

And as a new report with support from all political parties analyses food poverty in the UK, we'll be asking if better management of food waste really is the answer.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Food Waste

    Would redistributing surplus food help abolish food poverty?

    Duration: 07:33

  • Bus Bays - Should wheelchairs take priority over buggies?

    Wheelchair user Doug Paulley responds to appeal court ruling in bus firm's favour

    Duration: 05:15

  • Greel Deal

    Energy Minister Ed Davey unveils Green Deal with money off vouchers for home improvements

    Duration: 05:33

  • Business Rates

    Small businesses struggling with payments as they wait to have business rates re-assessed

    Duration: 05:07

  • Green Lanes

    Off road vehicle users and walkers in battle over who has right of way on country paths

    Duration: 07:26

  • Young Writers

    Does the Young Writers scheme need to be more upfront about what they do?

    Duration: 07:32

The Green Deal 成人快手 Improvement Fund

Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) is available聽on 0300 123 1234 (calls charged at national rates). Scottish households seeking home energy efficiency advice should contact 成人快手 Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282.

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  • Mon 8 Dec 2014 12:15

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