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With fly-tipping in the UK reported to be at its highest level for a decade, and enforcement failing to keep pace, Michelle Ackerley looks at why so much rubbish is being dumped. She also examines the high-tech solutions that are being used to try to turn the tide.
Forty two per cent of GPs plan to leave the profession in the next five years. The lack of doctors, face-to-face appointments, continuity of care and resources are all putting patient safety at risk, and leaving family doctors and local surgeries on the brink. Twelve months on from his last film, Dr Amir Khan investigates how to fix primary care.
After strong demand for used cars in 2022 and ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles, motoring journalist Ginny Buckley looks at the affordability and reliability of electric cars. Is now the right time to trade in for an electric vehicle?
For many Brits, so-called cosmetic 'tweakments' - such as lip filler and anti-wrinkle injections - are a way to enhance your appearance and give a boost in confidence. However, these procedures have also resulted in distressing and at times lasting damage for a growing number of people.
In Britain there are 40 million cars and finding somewhere to park them is proving problematic. It can lead to disputes over spaces on the streets we live in and those we work and shop in. Reporter Adam Shaw takes a look at what can be done to tackle the country's parking problem.
Britain has been in the grip of its worst flu season for almost a decade, and catching a cold or flu can have a huge impact on our health, the economy and the NHS. So what can we do to protect ourselves? Is it possible to boost your immune system? Reporter Kylie Pentelow finds out.
As the government vows to "stop the small boats", Adil Ray explores the UK's asylum crisis and attitudes towards migrants of all kinds, as well as addressing Britain's problem with immigration.
The number of households renting in Britain has doubled in the last two decades. With demand outstripping supply, prospective tenants are battling with record high prices and a fiercely competitive market, leaving many unable to find a place to live. Datshiane Navanayagam looks at the reality facing Britain's renters.
The UK has the largest regulated online gambling sector in the world, but is it all harmless fun? Paul Brand looks at the Government's bid to reform gambling laws.
Customer complaints are said to have risen to their highest levels for more than 10 years, with poor customer service estimated to cost UK businesses billions of pounds each month. So what happens when you take on the big companies? Adam Shaw has been finding out how to complain and win
As food prices rise at the highest rate since 1978, Kate Quilton investigates why they're rocketing, who is being impacted, and what we can all do to save on our shopping bills.
Summer 2023 is being hailed as the first fully open holiday season since the start of the pandemic, but with industry experts reporting a sharp rise in the cost of holidays, could all-inclusive be the way to go? Ginny Buckley reports.
Artificial intelligence is here and is reshaping our world, but how far can we trust and control it? Rachel Younger explores the promise and perils of this technology.
This programme explores Motor Neurone Disease and follows rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his wife Lindsey as they train for the first-ever Leeds Marathon.
Wheelchair user Claire Lomas meets those with varying disabilities and mobility issues to understand what holds them back from going on holiday freely.
Paul Brand investigates why 6,000 people have been given "notices to quit" by care homes across England, and why so many people are being kicked out of them.
Scams have become an everyday part of life in Britain today, but how do you spot one, and what's being done to beat the fraudsters cashing in? Ranvir Singh reports.
We need a green revolution in how we heat and power our homes to reach the UK's current net zero target, but does it cost too much to do so? Joe Crowley reports.
First of two programmes looking at healthy ageing. Journalist Lara Lewington explores the lifestyle changes that might help us all live better for longer.
As the law closes in on protestors who engage in direct action, Anushka Asthana asks if we can expect such methods to become an ever-present part of daily life.
Joe Crowley investigates the current state of British beaches and how much bills may need to rise in order to upgrade sewage infrastructure.
The UK is a nation of pet lovers with around 13 million canines now estimated to live in UK homes, often as treasured members of the family. But dog attacks are on the rise, and last year saw a record 10 fatalities from dog-related injuries in England and Wales. Charlotte Hawkins reports on what is being done to tackle the problem
Sleep deprivation is affecting work productivity and is said to be costing the country billions, with one in three reportedly suffering from insomnia, and sleep apnoea now affecting one-and-a-half million people. Rachel Townsend examines why so many people have trouble sleeping, and talks to experts and campaigners urging the government to act
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It's been linked by some to cancer, obesity, dementia and early mortality, so what's the truth about ultra processed food and how much damage it's doing to our health? Kate Quilton reports.
With a reported 40% decline in schoolchildren's mental health in England, Susanna Reid investigates a health system struggling to cope and asks: what can be done to help our kids?
Paul Brand reports on a rise in shoplifting, which has more than doubled in just three years and cost retailers just short of one billion pounds a year. Aside from the financial impact, retailers are also reporting that thieves are becoming more brazen and their methods more aggressive, so why is it happening, and what is being done to stop it?
Across the UK and behind closed doors, thousands of children are providing care for loved ones who simply couldn't cope without their support. Ronke Phillips investigates the true scale of the issue and asks whether young carers are getting the support they need.
Last year in the UK, over £1.2billion was stolen by criminals through fraud - the equivalent of over £2,300 every minute. As scams become more sophisticated, how can we avoid becoming victims, and keep our cash safe? Alex Beresford reports.
Dr Ravi Jayaram helped expose serial killer nurse, Lucy Letby. It was months before his fears were finally investigated by police. He joins Paul Brand to investigate the estimated 11,000 avoidable deaths a year due to patient safety failings in the NHS.
The number of people not working because of long-term health problems has risen sharply and is now at the highest level since records began. But the government says they are determined to get Britain working in a bid to boost the economy. Adam Shaw finds out what's behind the UK's sick note epidemic.
There are almost six million drivers aged over 70 in Britain, and with an ageing population this number is set to rise. Should the current licensing system be changed, and what can be done to make the roads safer for everyone? Reporter Ginny Buckley investigates.
More than one in 10 people in the UK are thought to have arthritis in the knee or hip joints, and it's a growing problem. But with over one million people estimated to be on the NHS orthopaedics waiting list - many of them for joint replacement operations - some could wait years for treatment. So is surgery the only option for those in pain? Dr Zoe Williams investigates
After a year of rising food prices, soaring mortgages and high fuel costs, as a nation we're expected to have around £3billion less to spend this Christmas. Angellica Bell discovers the ways consumers can keep costs down and still have fun this Christmas.
In the UK, customers spent an estimated £20billion on Christmas gifts last year, and around a third of shopping was done online. As the postal system faces another demanding festive season, cameras go behind the scenes to meet the people who are delivering Christmas.
Across Britain there are families in their thousands, who through no fault of their own have been forced into temporary accommodation - from bedsits and hotel rooms, to shared units and even in some cases caravans - in fact at least 130,000 children will go to bed tonight in temporary accommodation. Daniel Hewitt meets families whose lives have been thrust into chaos by no-fault evictions, inadequate housing and a system on its knees.
