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Sep 10
51m 22s

Tourist trap?

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.

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