You and Yours - 12/11/2008

Presented by Winifred Robinson. Many homeowners keen to sell their properties are offering a raffle-style competition. Gambling regulators are warning this could amount to running an illegal lottery. Liz Barclay explores the high interest alternatives to traditional lenders - payday, logbook and home-collected loans - and how we should compare their costs. Passengers' travel plans have been disrupted after a budget ferry company had its ship impounded in France for unpaid port fees. The first conference aimed at combating the threat from boiler rooms has been held. Shari Vahl reports. How important is the Post Office Card Account to the survival of post offices? We speak to Andy Burrows from Consumer Focus. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority responds to criticism over its lengthy delays in dealing with planning applications.