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Michelin-starred restaurants, Boxing Day sales figures, UK ivory trade ban

Consumer affairs programme. Michelin-starred restaurants, Boxing day sales figures and the UK ivory trade ban.

Boxing Day sales figures are out. A survey commissioned by You & Yours has revealed that the traditional post-Christmas spending spree is being eroded by the Black Friday sales in November. Fifty six per cent said the Boxing Day sales have lost their appeal. Today we look at what we actually spent.

Antiques dealers are making a last-minute attempt to talk the government out of a blanket ban on all sales of ivory. We discuss the government consultation that ends this week.

One hundred and seventy five restaurants in the UK and Ireland have at least ONE Michelin star. It's the blue riband in the catering world - worth it not just for the prestige - but the number of customers it brings through the door. But what are the stars awarded for - and do people going to eat there really understand what to expect from a Michelin restaurant? We meet a winner and an owner to find out if they think it's worth it.

And, the sales app for parents launched in the Netherlands that is proving so popular that half of all the households in Denmark with children under six are using it at least once a month. 'Reshopper' comes to the UK.

And why the gap between Xmas and New Year can be a good time to put your house on the market.

Presented by Winifred Robinson
Produced by Helen Roberts.

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45 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Dec 2017 12:15

Chapters

  • Boxing Day Sales

    What happened in the shops on Boxing Day

    Duration: 06:45

  • Ivory Sales

    Antiques dealers launch last minute attempt to block a Government ban on all ivory sales

    Duration: 08:10

  • Reselling Apps

    Reshopper the Danish app for reselling children's clothes comes to the UK

    Duration: 06:01

  • Michelin Stars

    175 restaurants in the UK and Ireland have at least ONE Michelin star

    Duration: 05:43

  • Animal Training

    Hollywood animal trainer Julie Tottman

    Duration: 04:29

  • House Sales

    Is Christmas the right time to sell a house?

    Duration: 06:52

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Dec 2017 12:15

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