Dolphin Pensions Scandal, Retail Data, Driving Test Delays
Shari Vahl reports on the sentencing of Charles Smethurst, the man at the centre of a pensions scandal which resulted in thousands of people losing their pensions and life savings.
In today’s You and Yours, Shari Vahl reports on the sentencing of the man at the centre of a pensions scandal which resulted in thousands of people losing their pensions and life savings. It’s a story Shari has been investigating for seven years and last week Charles Smethurst was sentenced to over seven years in prison for his part on the scandal. Shari reports on the latest in the saga and what might happen next.
Also – how much do you trust retailers with your data? New research finds that only 22% of people trust retailers to look after their data responsibly. But over 70% are willing to share data for an improved customer experience. So what is it we want in return for out data exactly? Rebecca Beckers from Press Ganey Forsta who did the research and Jon Tipple, Chief Strategy Officer at FutureBrand talk to Winifred Robinson.
Plus the latest on driving test delays as The Driving Instructors Association says it believes the current waiting time has increased to 24 weeks in some areas. Winifred hears from one person who's been waiting for months for a test, and Carly Brookfield Chief Executive of the Driving Instructor's Association.
PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON
PRODUCER: CATHERINE EARLAM