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Psychedelic Science

Can psychedelic drugs overcome their notoriety to become accepted for routine medical use?

Dublin's Gangs

The gangland feud that led to two horrific murders within just four days in Dublin.

Jimmy Savile and the BBC

How did Jimmy Savile get away with sexual abuse when so many people knew so much?

7-Day NHS

What would a seven-day NHS look like, and can the government afford to pay for it?

Trump v the Republicans in New Hampshire: PJ O'Rourke on the campaign trail

US satirist PJ O'Rourke goes on the campaign trail in New Hampshire. Can Trump really win?

Lord Bramall: A Failure to Investigate?

The former army chief speaks on now-dismissed allegations of child abuse made against him

Tommy Robinson's Pegida Ambition

Tommy Robinson launches the UK branch of the German anti-Islam group Pegida.

Litvinenko: The Miniature Nuclear Attack

The story behind the fatal poisoning in London of Russian exile Alexander Litvinenko.

Momentum

Should Labour MPs be scared of Momentum? Stephen Bush of the New Statesman finds out.

Afghanistan: Time for Truth?

Is it time for the west to admit it lost the war in Afghanistan?

Changing Jihadi Minds

The secretive counter-extremism programme known as Channel is investigated by John Ware.

A not so merry migrant Christmas in Vienna

Thousands of migrants are stuck in Vienna. Will they ever realise their European dreams?

Al Qaeda in Syria

Has the west or its allies entered into an unspoken alliance with Al Qaeda in Syria?

Young, Tory and Bullied

Investigating bullying allegations in the conservative youth movement. John Manel reports.

Paris: Could it Happen Here?

Edward Stourton and 4 British Muslim journalists discuss the extremist threat to the UK

Peter Oborne's Chilcot Report

Peter Oborne gives his verdict on crucial questions raised by the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Salad v Surgery: Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Why an operation might be the best way to treat Type 2 diabetes

The 'Pink Pill': The Female Viagra?

Why the first licensed drug to treat low sexual desire in women is proving controversial.

My Big Fat Greek Crisis

Can Greece turn its fortunes around? Frances Stonor Saunders asks the Greek people.

The Hollywood Spy

Why British writer Cedric Belfrage avoided prosecution after passing top secrets to Russia

The Ambridge Price of Milk

The current milk crisis, seen through the prism of long-running radio soap The Archers.

The IRA and Sexual Abuse

Mairia Cahill tells her story of sexual abuse at the hands of a senior IRA operative.

E-Cigarettes: Another Puff

Are e-cigarettes a health hazard or the best aid we have for smokers trying to quit?

Tunisia on the Fault Line

Deserted beaches and empty hotels: a package holiday after the terror attack in Sousse.

The Corbyn Effect

How has Jeremy Corbyn MP garnered so much support in Labour's leadership contest?

Kids Company: What's Going On?

The charity Kids Company and its founder Camila Batmanghelidjh are under fire. Why?

Radicals, Rights and Hunting - The Battle for the RSPCA

Peter Marshall investigates claims the RSPCA faces a takeover by animal rights radicals.

Jehovah's Witnesses and Child Sexual Abuse

Do Jehovah's Witnesses' child safeguarding policies adequately protect against abuse?

Chemsex

Mobeen Azhar investigates the rising popularity of 'chemsex' parties on London's gay scene

Aid to Nepal

Why aid money pouring into Nepal after the earthquake is likely to be corruptly diverted.

Drug Resistance

Why drug resistance is considered a severe threat to public safety. Peter Marshall reports

Sexism in the City

A City banker gets £3 million payout for sexism at work. Why do such cases still happen?

The Satanic Cult That Wasn't

How Satanic abuse accusations in a north London suburb went global, despite being untrue.

Sharia Law in Britain

Are sharia councils in the UK a cause for concern? Jenny Chryss reports.

Are Russian sanctions dangerous for Britain?

EU sanctions on Russia are up for renewal. The Report asks should the UK be backing them?

The Murder of Meredith Kercher

As Amanda Knox is cleared of Meredith Kercher's murder, the case against her is assessed.

Tony Blair: Farewell to the Quartet

As Tony Blair prepares to quit his diplomatic role in the Middle East, Simon Cox asks why.

Trouble at the Telegraph

Is the Daily Telegraph allowing advertisers to influence its news agenda?

The Truth About Fat

Low-fat diets are often recommended, but is this based on solid science?

Anti-Semitism in the UK: Is It Growing?

Simon Cox investigates the changing face of prejudice against Jewish people.

French, Republican and Muslim, Insha'Allah?

France wants its Muslims to be more French, but where does this leave their identity?

Germany, Islam and the New Right

Pegida, Germany's anti-Islamisation movement, is growing fast. Catrin Nye investigates.

CIA Torture: What Did Britain Know?

Have UK intelligence agencies been involved in torture? Is enough being done to find out?

Islamic State

Former jihadi Aimen Dean explains how Islamic State came to power and how it survives.

Rape: Prosecuting Accusers

Should women suspected of making false accusations of rape be prosecuted?

Private schools and public benefit

Are private schools doing enough to support state schools? Simon Cox investigates.

Derby Jihadist

Suspected suicide bomber Kabir Ahmed left Derby to join IS. Simon Cox investigates why.

Virgin Galactic

Will the Virgin brand survive the damage caused by the crash of a Virgin Galactic rocket?

Right to Buy

Can the UK afford to continue selling off valuable social housing stock on the cheap?

Tesco: Trouble at the Top

Why is Tesco under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office? Simon Cox reports.

Paramedics Under Pressure

Why are paramedics quitting the ambulance service in rising numbers? With Adrian Goldberg.

Francis: The Pope's Calling

Is Francis the 'revolutionary' Pope that his admirers hope for and his critics fear?

Stirling Decides

How have voters in Stirling decided whether or not to vote for Scottish independence?

The Right to be Forgotten

Simon Cox looks into the effects of the 'right to be forgotten' ruling.

Racism in Northern Ireland

Rising racism in Northern Ireland - but who is behind it? Helen Grady investigates.

Afghan Sikhs

Melanie Abbott explores the journey Afghan Sikhs make to build a new life in the UK.

Publishing Wars

With big publishers and Amazon at war, Adam Fleming reports on turmoil in the book world.

Surrogacy

UK surrogacy is based on trust rather than contract. Catrin Nye asks if the system works.

The Big Society

Giving power to the people was the big idea of the coalition, but what has become of it?

Litvinenko: The Miniature Nuclear Attack

The Report speaks to the wife and son of the murdered former Russian intelligence officer

Diabetes: A Surgical Solution?

Could increasing access to weight loss surgery help the battle against diabetes?

Trojan horse schools plot

Allegations of a plot to Islamise secular schools in Birmingham investigated.

Internet Jihadi: Babar Ahmad

British jihadi Babar Ahmad's journey from Tooting to a US jail. Dominic Casciani reports.

Why are People Voting UKIP?

Wesley Stephenson goes to south Essex to find out why so many residents voted UKIP.

E-Cigarettes

Are e-cigarettes a health hazard or the best aid we have for smokers trying to quit?

The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Morgan

The unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan and claims of police corruption in the case.

Constance Briscoe

Investigating the barrister and author Constance Briscoe, jailed for lying to the police.

Jihadi Converts

Converts to Islam tell reporter Zubeida Malik how they were lured into extremism.

Sexual Harassment in Westminster

Simon Cox investigates allegations of abuse of power and a culture of silence.

The Muslim Brotherhood in Britain

Was David Cameron right to order an investigation into the Islamist organisation?

Maria Miller's Expenses

The MPs' expenses row has claimed another victim, five years after the initial revelations

The Truth About Statins

Tom Esslemont demystifies the debate surrounding the cholesterol-lowering drugs.

The Mystery of Flight 370

How can a plane disappear, and why are we no nearer to solving the enigma of flight MH370?

Marius the Giraffe: Zoogenics?

A Danish zoo caused outrage when it killed a giraffe. Do UK zoos do similar culls?

Who Killed Meredith Kercher?

Is Amanda Knox really guilty of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher?

Ofsted's Ideological Battle

Phil Kemp reveals the ideological battle between Ofsted and some of its inspectors.

Turkey: The Gulen Movement

Edward Stourton investigates Turkey's most powerful grassroots Islamic network.

Dieudonne: France's Most Dangerous Comedian?

What does the popularity of controversial comedian Dieudonne tell us about France today?

Oakwood Prison

What caused the trouble at Oakwood Prison? Hannah Barnes investigates.

The Seven Day Health Service

How can the NHS offer more in a time of unprecedented financial pressures?

Right to Die

The Supreme Court will rule soon on 'right to die' issues. Can we learn from Belgium?

Miners' Strike Miscarriages?

Did police falsify evidence against some miners during the 1984 strike? With Jenny Chryss.

Banking IT crisis

Do ageing bank IT systems pose a risk to financial stability? Melanie Abbott investigates.

The Brixton Maoists

How did three women disappear into a London-based Maoist group for more than 30 years?

Tension Over Roma Migration

Andrew Fletcher investigates tensions in some UK cities with large Roma communities.

Terror Laws: An Unhappy Compromise?

Have the Coalition's terror reforms struck the right balance?

Inside the Vatican

Why did the former Pope Benedict resign? Mark Dowd travels to Rome to investigate.

Energy Prices: The Truth

As energy bills rise, The Report investigates if customers are being ripped off.

Universal Credit

IT problems have scuppered an overhaul of the benefits system. What went wrong?

Help to Buy

Are the warnings that the new Help to Buy scheme will cause a price bubble justified?

Samantha Lewthwaite: From the Shires to Al-Shabab

Samantha Lewthwaite is once again connected to terrorism in Kenya. Who is she?

Police Tasers

Original insights into major news stories. How dangerous are taser stun guns?

Banking Interns: Sleepless in the City

Investigating the death of bank intern Moritz Erhardt and the working culture of the City.

The Fracking Debate

Wesley Stephenson investigates fracking, a way of extracting shale gas.

Private Investigators

How do private investigators carry out surveillance on individuals?

Gibraltar

Phillip Kemp travels to Gibraltar to investigate what's really happening on The Rock.

The Liverpool Care Pathway

Helen Grady looks at the campaign against the Liverpool Care Pathway for dying patients.

Why Can't We Catch Drug Cheats?

Simon Cox investigates why we can't catch the athletes who dope.

Death in the Brecon Beacons

Three reservists died during SAS selection. Adam Fleming asks if the training is safe.

Fight Over Falkirk

Did the trade union Unite break the rules in pursuit of its preferred candidate for MP?

NHS Complaints

Simon Cox asks why people are being turned away by the NHS patient complaints watchdog.

Undercover Police

Melanie Abbott probes the activities of undercover police officers.

Tension in Woolwich

How is Woolwich in south-east London coping with the killing of drummer Lee Rigby?

Accident and Emergency Crisis

Is A&E in England on the verge of collapse? Simon Cox investigates.

Investigating Historic Abuse

Can the criminal justice system deliver on its promise to deal with historic sexual abuse?

Police and Crime Commissioners

An assessment of Police and Crime Commissioners' performance six months into the job.

MMR and the Legacy of the Link With Autism

How high rates of autism among some immigrant groups are still affecting the uptake of MMR

Bitcoin

Simon Cox investigates the virtual currency Bitcoin. What is it and what is it for?

Children's Heart Surgery

Who can parents trust to tell them where is best for their children to have heart surgery?

Who is Pope Francis?

Mark Dowd travels to Argentina to probe the background of the new Pope.

Cypriot Banks

Simon Cox travels to Cyprus to examine how the banks ended up in such a mess.

Bulgarian and Romanian Immigration

Investigating the lifting of restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian migrants in 2014.

Pension Liberation Schemes

Simon Cox investigates the dangers of 'pension liberation' schemes.

Construction Industry Blacklisting

Simon Cox investigates the blacklisting of thousands of construction workers.

High Street Closures

What knock-on effect will recent retail collapses have on the high street?

Algerian Siege

Simon Cox investigates what really went on at the In Amenas gas field in Algeria.

The Police Federation

Phil Kemp examines the Police Federation and the resignation of Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell

Fixing the Libor Rate II

Simon Cox examines the continuing scandal of Libor manipulation, and its victims.

Railways

With rising rail fares and punctuality targets missed, do passengers get value for money?

Historic Child Abuse Lessons

Should there be an over-arching inquiry into historic child abuse in England and Wales?

HP and Autonomy

Phil Kemp investigates the sale of software company Autonomy to IT giant Hewlett Packard.

Roma Children in Care

Simon Cox investigates concerns about the number of Roma children being taken into care.

Women Bishops

Linda Pressly asks, what happened with the Church of England's vote on women bishops?

Surgeons under Scrutiny

Matthew Hill asks why the Cornwall surgeon Rob Jones remained in practice so long.

The Royal British Legion

Angus Crawford examines controversial change at the Royal British Legion.

Burglary Victims Who Fight Back

Melanie Abbott asks how the law can deal with burglary victims who attack their intruders.

Free Schools

Simon Cox investigates the battle for influence over free schools.

Hillsborough

Why has it taken more than 20 years for the truth about Hillsborough to emerge?

Annecy Killings

Simon Cox investigates the murder of a British family near Annecy in the French Alps.

Visa Trouble at London Metropolitan University

Why has London Metropolitan University lost its licence to sponsor overseas students?

Police Complaints

Is the Independent Police Complaints Commission up to the job? Simon Cox investigates.

Cosmetic Surgery

Melanie Abbott asks whether the cosmetic surgery industry has cleaned up its act.

Forensic Science

Hannah Barnes investigates the state of the forensic science industry in the UK.

University Fees

What is the impact of the £9,000-a-year student fees on English universities?

Childhood Obesity

Should severely obese children be taken into care?

Olympic Legacy

Simon Cox investigates the economic legacy of hosting the Olympic Games.

G4S and Olympic Security

Mukul Devichand investigates the inside story of G4S and Olympic security.

UK Border Agency Strike

What are the reasons behind the strike by border staff? Adrian Goldberg investigates.

Fixing the Libor Rate

As banks are investigated for rigging the Libor interest rate, Simon Cox asks who lost out

NHS Trust Going Bust

Wesley Stephenson asks if lessons be learnt from the first NHS Trust to go bust.

The Children's Care Business

Is profit being prioritised over a duty of care when it comes to children's homes?

Grooming: Who Cares?

How children sent into care far from home become vulnerable to grooming for sexual abuse.

Gareth Williams: Death of an MI6 Officer

Phillip Kemp asks if the investigation into MI6 agent Gareth Williams' death was flawed.

Tax Relief on Charity Donations

Will charities be hit as hard as they claim by cuts to tax relief on donations?

Interest Rate Swaps

Phil Kemp asks if banks are facing another mis-selling scandal with 'interest rate swaps'.

Mark Duggan Investigation

Will we find out why police shot Mark Duggan, whose death sparked last summer's riots?

What Price Cheap Booze?

Will the Coalition's planned minimum price for alcohol reduce binge drinking and violence?

Facing the Drought

The Report investigates England's worst drought in over 30 years.

Kenya Terror: The British Connection?

The widow of the 7/7 King's Cross bomber is alleged to be involved in an al-Shabaab plot.

The Work Programme Revisited

Is the government's welfare-to-work programme simply unworkable?

NHS Reform

Simon Cox asks: why is NHS reform mired in controversy?

Underperforming Primary Schools

Why some primary schools are fighting government plans to force them to become academies.

Battling Boardroom Pay

Can the Government bring top CEOs pay under control? Max Flint reports.

Costa Concordia

Simon Cox investigates cruise ship safety after the Costa Concordia disaster.

The Drug Khat

Why is the drug khat still legal in the UK but banned in many other western countries?

PIP Breast Implants

Simon Cox reports on the faulty PIP breast implant scandal.

Problem leases

Adrian Goldberg investigates claims of malpractice in the UK's leasing industry.

Metal Theft

As metal theft reaches epidemic proportions, Andrew Hosken investigates what can be done.

Iran's Soft Power

With diplomatic relations at a new low, does Iran still have influence in the UK?

Clinical Trials

Simon Cox investigates whether proposed changes to medical trials can make a difference.

Computer Hacking

How widespread was computer hacking by the press? Jane Dodge reports.

How Secure are Britain's Borders?

Simon Cox investigates whether UK borders are safe and secure.

TUC's Day of Action: Behind the Lines

Behind the scenes in Birmingham as unions and services plan for the TUC's Day of Action.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Are vulnerable adults deprived of their liberty adequately protected by the law?

Occupy London

Simon Cox tells the story behind the St Paul's protests and City of London Corporation.

Britain's Shale Gas

Simon Cox looks at the real story behind the potential for shale gas extraction in the UK.

School Exclusions

Investigating falling school exclusion rates which may be masking failure.

Stepping Hill Hospital

Will police ever find the person who contaminated saline at Stepping Hill Hospital?

Forced Marriage

The Forced Marriage Unit says 350 young people could be missing as the school year starts.

The Work Programme

Can the government's flagship programme to help the long-term unemployed succeed?

The Abortion Debate

The Report investigates how a backbench MP has reignited the abortion debate.

Crime-Cutting Miracles?

Mobeen Azhar investigates whether innovative police initiatives can prevent crime.

The Riots - How They Began

Why did the shooting of Mark Duggan by police in North London spark riots?

The Hacking Scandal and the Murder of Daniel Morgan

Are there links between the murder of PI Daniel Morgan and the phone hacking scandal?

Extremism in the UK

In the wake of the massacre in Norway, James Silver reports on extremism in the UK.

TB in Cattle

The battle over badger culling and the controversy of how to tackle TB in cattle.

The MOD's Missing Kit

How did the MOD lose track of over 5bn pounds of equipment?

Phone Hacking

Simon Cox investigates how far the phone hacking scandal spreads.

Exam Paper Mistakes

The Report asks why so many mistakes were found on exam papers this summer.

NHS Whistleblowers

The Report investigates why some NHS whistleblowers end up suspended from their jobs.

Learning Lessons from 7/7

Simon Cox asks if the emergency services have learnt the lessons of incidents like 7/7.

Tesco Riots in Bristol

Were the Bristol Tesco riots a sign of frustration about planning rules and supermarkets?

African Refugees in Europe

Why Europe is divided by the latest influx of refugees from the conflicts in North Africa.

Democracy in Tunisia

Linda Pressley travels to Tunisia to examine the progress of its transition to democracy.

The Last Census?

James Silver investigates whether this year's census will be the last of its kind.

Inspecting Britain's Nuclear Power Plants

Is Britain's nuclear power plant inspection regime up to the job? Andy Denwood Reports.

Illegal Music Downloads

Are the government's plans to stop illegal downloading of music unravelling?

Voting Referendum

James Silver investigates the voting change referendum campaigns.

Overseas Donations to British Universities

Should British universities rethink donations from the Middle East?

Evangelical Christians and Equality

The story behind cases involving evangelical Christians and the Equalities legislation.

Uprisings in Libya

Hugh Miles reveals the background to recent events in Libya.

Midwife Shortage

Why is there a shortage of midwives in England and what is the effect on pregnant women?

Easy Online Credit

Getting money online is fast, easy and very expensive. Too easy? Phil Kemp investigates.

What Caused the Prison Riots?

Riots, disturbances and injuries in prisons: what's behind the rise in tension?

Petrol Prices

Michael Buchanan investigates why petrol prices are so high.

Bankers' Bonuses

Bankers due £7bn: Simon Cox asks why the Government seems powerless to curb bonuses.

Luton: A 'Hotbed of Extremism'?

Phil Kemp asks if Luton deserves its reputation as a 'hotbed of extremism'.

Bats, Balls and Bungs

As the tribunal into fixing allegations opens, we investigate corruption in cricket.

UK Uncut

Linda Pressly reports on UK Uncut's campaign against big businesses that avoid tax.

Wikileaks

Simon Cox talks to current and former members of Wikileaks to find out how it operates.

Ireland's Toxic Tiger

How much will British taxpayers suffer from the economic fallout in Ireland?

Phil Woolas Loses his Seat

Simon Cox assesses the implications of the Phil Woolas case.

Free Schools and Academies

Who runs England's schools? James Silver investigates the Government's drive for academies

Housing Benefit Cuts

The truth about housing benefit and why the Government wants to cap it.

Airline Security

A look at aviation security in the wake of the parcel bomb found at East Midlands Airport.

Suicide and the Internet

Is the internet encouraging people to kill themselves? The Report examines the evidence.

Policing Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour: Jane Dodge reports on how well our streets are policed.

Ground Zero Islamic Centre

How the plan to build an Islamic Centre near Ground Zero has polarised America.

Taxman troubles

How did the man from the Revenue get millions of Britons' tax codes so wrong?

The Release of Ali al-Megrahi

James Silver looks into the theories surrounding the release of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi.

A Level Blues

Straight A's and on the verge of signing-on: the plight of the well-educated unemployed.

Extradition

Mukul Devichand investigates who can be extradited to face trials abroad.