Bounce Back Loan Fraud, Illegal Sports Streaming, Oxford Street

Covid Bounce Back loans were designed to help small businesses receive financial support during the pandemic. We hear how one person’s identity was stolen and used to take out a loan for £50,000, with the bank insisting she pay it back.

Illegal sports streaming has gone “through the roof”, according to City of London Police. In recent years, it has become easier for sports fans to watch illegal streams on websites or buy adapted television boxes and USB sticks that cost significantly less than legitimate subscriptions. We hear just how widespread the problem is and what can be done about it.

Refill shops were hugely popular in the pandemic but many have since closed due to changing customer habits. In order to see if it can be made more convenient, a refill trial has been launched with Aldi and Ocado. The Refill Coalition, which is behind the trial, give us an insight into whether it has been a success.

Are the fortunes of Oxford Street about to change? The UK’s most famous shopping street had fallen on hard times, but a flagship new IKEA store – coupled with the return of other big brands – looks set to bring shoppers back.

For decades, low-cost airlines have tried to sell long-haul flights across the Atlantic, with little success. Next month Jet Blue will be the latest airline to attempt this, as it starts an Edinburgh to Boston route with return tickets under £500.