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Radio 4,01 Jul 2015,45 mins

Student debt, Mobility scooters, Valuation fees

You and Yours

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How transparent are mortgage lenders being about the cost of valuation fees? And why do they cost so much? It's 18 months since an independent review of the valuation industry said that people were confused about the charges. New research shows that thousands of students are turning to payday loans to fund everyday living costs. Do universities have a duty to intervene and look after students that are struggling in this way? Mobility scooter use is on the up - it's quadrupled since 2007 - and they can cost as much as a small car. But the industry is all but unregulated and disabled or elderly users can often be left out of pocket. You and Yours investigates. And we report on a new lorry with added safety benefits that could finally bring down the number of cycling accidents caused by HGVs turning left.

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