This week, Lord Mandelson announced an extension to the scrappage scheme. So, is it time to eat humble pie when it comes to assessing the cash for clunkers initiative? On the latest Business podcast, Dan Roberts joins Aditya Chakrabortty to give his take on the business secretary's performance at the Labour conference in Brighton.
Plus, as Orange - and now Vodafone- break O2's monopoly on the iPhone, Richard Wray joins us to discuss telecoms, smart phones, and the business of communication.
Finally, Julia Finch analyses the continuing homogenisation of the high street after Waitrose signs a landmark deal with Boots and makes its first moves in the convenience market.
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