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Data For Discounts, Solar Panels, Real Bread

We hear about the risks associated with giving out personal data, as a new survey shows 95% of us will give out our email address in exchange for a discount.

95% of us will give out our email address in exchange for a discount, according to a new report by security firm Norton. It also found that 25% of us would enter our home address if it meant getting a deal. We hear about the risks associated with giving out personal data and what you can do to safeguard yourself.

Kidults is a growing term used to describe adults that enjoy playing with toys. With less children buying toys, we hear how Kidults are providing a much needed boost to the UK toy industry - contributing roughly £1 billion in the last 12 months.

When you are at the supermarket, what does ‘freshly baked’ or ‘baked in store’ mean to you? We hear from a campaign that believes these types of slogans are misleading consumers.

John Lewis has re-instated a price matching guarantee, and it's not the only high street chain that has one.. They may seem like a good deal for the consumer, but are they?

New research from Energy Saving Trust shows that the time it takes to break even on solar panels has decreased. As the rate of return on people's initial investment increases, some households will be able to pay them off in as little as ten years.

PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON

PRODUCER: CHARLIE FILMER-COURT

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 12:04

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