PCR Test Delays; Kitchen Islands; Heat Pumps
You & Yours has been contacted by many listeners unhappy about delays receiving PCR tests and results; and kitchen islands, the epitome of modern living or a waste of space?
You & Yours has been contacted by many listeners unhappy about delays in receiving Covid-19 testing kits and results. The government's traffic light system requires PCR testing on return from green and amber countries, and many destinations require you to take a test before you go. We've heard from listeners who have missed flights, or had to self isolate for more than ten days as a result of delays. We'll speak to the CEO of one of the approved testing companies, Atruchecks, about some of the reasons behind those delays.
Cookery TV shows often feature kitchen islands where celeb chefs prepare perfect feasts. For many a kitchen island is the centrepiece of their dream kitchen. But might it fall out of fashion? Architect, interior designer and TV presenter R贸is铆n Murphy thinks so. We'll hear why an island won't be featuring in her new kitchen.
From 2025, new gas boilers will no longer be used in new build homes, and the government wants them to be phased out over the next decade. Air source and ground source heat pumps have been identified as a possible alternative - they're already available and government would like to ramp up installations from around 30,000 a year to 600,000 by 2028. However heat pumps may not be an easy swap for all homes. Research by the Energy and Utilities Alliance found that as much as 54% of homes currently using gas could require significant works in order for heat pumps to operate effectively. We'll hear from listeners who have chosen to install heat pumps in their homes.
Presented by Shari Vahl
Produced by Beatrice Pickup
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BA Ryanair refunds investigation
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BA Ryanair refunds investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating British Airways and Ryanair
Duration: 07:44
Kitchen islands
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Kitchen islands
We hear from an interior designer on why she has chosen to not have a kitchen island
Duration: 04:16
Heat pumps
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Heat pumps
The government wants us to phase out new gas boilers in favor for heat pumps
Duration: 07:59
Cost of living
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Cost of living
The British Retail Consortium say every day living costs are set to rise
Duration: 10:43
PCR test delays
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PCR test delays
Lots of people travelling are struggling to get PCR tests as there are long delays
Duration: 06:51
Broadcast
- Wed 9 Jun 2021 12:1891热爆 Radio 4
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