http://odeo.com/channels/6965-File-on-4 Sundancer no A podcast offering Radio 4's award winning, flagship investigative series File on 4. A podcast offering Radio 4's award winning, flagship investigative series File on 4. A podcast offering Radio 4's award winning, flagship investigative series File on 4. en-gb 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25432753-FileOn4-Policing-s-postcode-lottery-10-Nov-09 Allan Urry investigates claims that the Government's funding formula for the police is leaving some forces millions of pounds out of pocket. Allan Urry investigates claims that the Government's funding formula for the police is leaving some forces millions of pounds out of pocket. Allan Urry investigates claims that the Government's funding formula for the police is leaving some forces millions of pounds out of pocket. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25432753 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25384743-FileOn4-The-amazing-world-of-high-speed-shares-3-Nov-09 In a world shares can change hands in micro seconds, thanks to automated trading, Michael Robinson reveals reveal how this kind of trading can give big banks an advantage over the rest of us. And he asks what chance regulators have of controlling casino bankers? In a world shares can change hands in micro seconds, thanks to automated trading, Michael Robinson reveals reveal how this kind of trading can give big banks an advantage over the rest of us. And he asks what chance regulators have of controlling casino bankers? In a world shares can change hands in micro seconds, thanks to automated trading, Michael Robinson reveals reveal how this kind of trading can give big banks an advantage over the rest of us. And he asks what chance regulators have of controlling casino bankers? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384743 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25280374-FileOn4-Town-hall-fat-cats-13-Oct-09 Julian O'Halloran investigates concerns over increasing levels of pay for council chief executives. Julian O'Halloran investigates concerns over increasing levels of pay for council chief executives. Julian O'Halloran investigates concerns over increasing levels of pay for council chief executives. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25280374 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25243500-FileOn4-Families-fears-over-troops-kit-6-Oct-09 Gerry Northam hears claims of a military procurement system which is sluggish, incompentent and strapped for cash. And he reveals the conlusions of a blistering official report not yet released by Downing Street. Gerry Northam hears claims of a military procurement system which is sluggish, incompentent and strapped for cash. And he reveals the conlusions of a blistering official report not yet released by Downing Street. Gerry Northam hears claims of a military procurement system which is sluggish, incompentent and strapped for cash. And he reveals the conlusions of a blistering official report not yet released by Downing Street. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25243500 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25205400-FileOn4-Community-care-dangers-29-Sep-09 Miriam O'Reilly investigates evidence of serious shortages in front line staff delivering mental health treatment - increasing the risk to patients and public. Miriam O'Reilly investigates evidence of serious shortages in front line staff delivering mental health treatment - increasing the risk to patients and public. Miriam O'Reilly investigates evidence of serious shortages in front line staff delivering mental health treatment - increasing the risk to patients and public. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25205400 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:46:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25177473-FileOn4-How-real-is-far-right-terror-threat-22-Sep-09 As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25177473 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25166517-FileOn4-How-real-is-far-right-terror-threat-22-Sep-09 As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166517 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/25199064-FileOn4-How-real-is-far-right-terror-threat-22-Sep-09 As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. As the government's strategy for combating extremism is revised to focus on white racist groups as well as Islamic radicals, Allan Urry assesses the threat of attacks by right-wing extremists and fears that they could lead to a rise in racial tensions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25199064 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24875090-FileOn4-Did-UK-collude-with-torture-28-Jul-09 Stephen Grey looks at the relationship between the US and the UK security services in the hidden War on Terror and hears claims that the UK was complicit in the torture of suspects. Stephen Grey looks at the relationship between the US and the UK security services in the hidden War on Terror and hears claims that the UK was complicit in the torture of suspects. Stephen Grey looks at the relationship between the US and the UK security services in the hidden War on Terror and hears claims that the UK was complicit in the torture of suspects. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24875090 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:38:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24840050-FileOn4-Free-to-commit-fraud-21-Jul-09 Gerry Northam asks are some of the UK's biggest corporate fraudsters now practically immune from prosecution? Gerry Northam asks are some of the UK's biggest corporate fraudsters now practically immune from prosecution? Gerry Northam asks are some of the UK's biggest corporate fraudsters now practically immune from prosecution? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24840050 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:07:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24800430-FileOn4-How-safe-are-military-aircraft-14-Jul-09 As the debate rages over equipment provided to UK armed forces, Angus Stickler investigates the state of its military aircraft and asks are they fit to fly? As the debate rages over equipment provided to UK armed forces, Angus Stickler investigates the state of its military aircraft and asks are they fit to fly? As the debate rages over equipment provided to UK armed forces, Angus Stickler investigates the state of its military aircraft and asks are they fit to fly? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24800430 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:37:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24766132-FileOn4-Offenders-freed-to-kill-7-Jul-09 The Government claims Britain’s system of public protection is among the best in the world. But some dangerous offenders have committed murder once they were freed. Allan Urry hears concerns that there is not enough public scrutiny of the public protection system. The Government claims Britain’s system of public protection is among the best in the world. But some dangerous offenders have committed murder once they were freed. Allan Urry hears concerns that there is not enough public scrutiny of the public protection system. The Government claims Britain’s system of public protection is among the best in the world. But some dangerous offenders have committed murder once they were freed. Allan Urry hears concerns that there is not enough public scrutiny of the public protection system. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24766132 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:43:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24744752-FileOn4-Does-no-win-no-fee-drain-the-NHS-30-Jun-09 What is the real cost to the NHS of legal fees from lawyers in medical negligence case? What is the real cost to the NHS of legal fees from lawyers in medical negligence case? What is the real cost to the NHS of legal fees from lawyers in medical negligence case? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24744752 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:53:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24715247-FileOn4-Quango-s-funding-crises-16-Jun-09 New Labour created the biggest Quango in England, the Learning and Skills Council, to engineer a skills renaissance but a recent report damned it as incompetent in managing its multi-billion pound budget. Gerry Northam investigates why colleges had to shelve rebuilding plans and how other flagship training schemes had to be halted. And he hears claims that the body could face a final cash crisis before it is dissolved. New Labour created the biggest Quango in England, the Learning and Skills Council, to engineer a skills renaissance but a recent report damned it as incompetent in managing its multi-billion pound budget. Gerry Northam investigates why colleges had to shelve rebuilding plans and how other flagship training schemes had to be halted. And he hears claims that the body could face a final cash crisis before it is dissolved. New Labour created the biggest Quango in England, the Learning and Skills Council, to engineer a skills renaissance but a recent report damned it as incompetent in managing its multi-billion pound budget. Gerry Northam investigates why colleges had to shelve rebuilding plans and how other flagship training schemes had to be halted. And he hears claims that the body could face a final cash crisis before it is dissolved. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24715247 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:11:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24674780-FileOn4-The-pig-pen-swine-flu-connection-09-Jun-09 Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that industrial-scale pig farms in America played a key role in exposing us to the swine flu virus. Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that industrial-scale pig farms in America played a key role in exposing us to the swine flu virus. Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that industrial-scale pig farms in America played a key role in exposing us to the swine flu virus. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24674780 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:59:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24642793-FileOn4-The-threat-to-UK-jobs-02-Jun-09 Government policy that says British jobs should be for British workers. Yet Jenny Cuffe has found what some believe is a loophole in the law. An arrangement that allows blue chip companies to import thousands of foreigners who may in some cases be displacing UK staff. Meanwhile in another sector of the economy, the restriction on migrant labour threatens to undermine one of Britain’s biggest earners. So has the Government got the balance right and whose interests are served by this new approach to foreign workers? Government policy that says British jobs should be for British workers. Yet Jenny Cuffe has found what some believe is a loophole in the law. An arrangement that allows blue chip companies to import thousands of foreigners who may in some cases be displacing UK staff. Meanwhile in another sector of the economy, the restriction on migrant labour threatens to undermine one of Britain’s biggest earners. So has the Government got the balance right and whose interests are served by this new approach to foreign workers? Government policy that says British jobs should be for British workers. Yet Jenny Cuffe has found what some believe is a loophole in the law. An arrangement that allows blue chip companies to import thousands of foreigners who may in some cases be displacing UK staff. Meanwhile in another sector of the economy, the restriction on migrant labour threatens to undermine one of Britain’s biggest earners. So has the Government got the balance right and whose interests are served by this new approach to foreign workers? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642793 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:03:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24611405-FileOn4-Reckless-banking-26-May-09 Allan Urry reports on the inside story of irregular loans at a branch of HBOS and offers an insight into the reckless culture which brought the bank down. Allan Urry reports on the inside story of irregular loans at a branch of HBOS and offers an insight into the reckless culture which brought the bank down. Allan Urry reports on the inside story of irregular loans at a branch of HBOS and offers an insight into the reckless culture which brought the bank down. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24611405 Tue, 26 May 2009 11:43:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24356434-FileOn4-Torturers-in-the-UK-24-Mar-09 The British Government said in 2002 it was determined the UK will not harbour war criminals or people who commit other human rights abuses abroad. But File on 4 has learned that several hundred could be here, many with government knowledge. Fran Abrams asks whether Britain seems to be an attractive destination for human rights abusers and war criminals. The British Government said in 2002 it was determined the UK will not harbour war criminals or people who commit other human rights abuses abroad. But File on 4 has learned that several hundred could be here, many with government knowledge. Fran Abrams asks whether Britain seems to be an attractive destination for human rights abusers and war criminals. The British Government said in 2002 it was determined the UK will not harbour war criminals or people who commit other human rights abuses abroad. But File on 4 has learned that several hundred could be here, many with government knowledge. Fran Abrams asks whether Britain seems to be an attractive destination for human rights abusers and war criminals. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24356434 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:09:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24320386-Seven-Days-in-a-children-s-hospice-12-March-09 Jenny Cuffe spends seven days at a children's hospice, as it supports children with life limiting conditions. Like many charities, their funding has been hit, and so even as the roof is being erected onto the new wing designed specifically for young people, there are concerns the money may not be there to run it. Jenny Cuffe spends seven days at a children's hospice, as it supports children with life limiting conditions. Like many charities, their funding has been hit, and so even as the roof is being erected onto the new wing designed specifically for young people, there are concerns the money may not be there to run it. Jenny Cuffe spends seven days at a children's hospice, as it supports children with life limiting conditions. Like many charities, their funding has been hit, and so even as the roof is being erected onto the new wing designed specifically for young people, there are concerns the money may not be there to run it. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24320386 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24320387-FileOn4-Why-local-councils-could-lose-millions-17-Mar-09 Local authorities have been kept buoyant in recent years with profits from money they are able to invest. But as interest rates have dropped, returns have fallen sharply and to make matters worse poor decisions mean almost) a billion pounds of taxpayers money is beyond reach, tied up in Octoberâ??s Icelandic banking crash. Allan Urry examines the impact of those bad investments and what they reveal about how some councils managed financial risks. He asks should they have been more careful with taxpayers' money? Local authorities have been kept buoyant in recent years with profits from money they are able to invest. But as interest rates have dropped, returns have fallen sharply and to make matters worse poor decisions mean almost) a billion pounds of taxpayers money is beyond reach, tied up in Octoberâ??s Icelandic banking crash. Allan Urry examines the impact of those bad investments and what they reveal about how some councils managed financial risks. He asks should they have been more careful with taxpayers' money? Local authorities have been kept buoyant in recent years with profits from money they are able to invest. But as interest rates have dropped, returns have fallen sharply and to make matters worse poor decisions mean almost) a billion pounds of taxpayers money is beyond reach, tied up in Octoberâ??s Icelandic banking crash. Allan Urry examines the impact of those bad investments and what they reveal about how some councils managed financial risks. He asks should they have been more careful with taxpayers' money? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24320387 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:58:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24285832-FileOn4-Concerns-over-the-army-s-police-10-Mar-09 Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24285832 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:55:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24288928-FileOn4-Concerns-over-the-army-s-police-10-Mar-09 Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. Next month judges in London begin a judicial review of claims by five Iraqi civilians that they were tortured by British forces and that they heard other Iraqis being executed. It will focus attention again on the way these high profile serious cases are investigated by the Royal Military Police Simon Cox investigates whether such criticisms of the Royal Military Police are justified. He examines cases investigated by the RMP and reveals evidence of destroyed statements, and major flaws in one case that could have seen two soldiers sent to jail for life. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24288928 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:55:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24258673-Seven-Days-Jobless-in-Stoke-26-Feb-09 In one day in January, Stoke-On-Trent lost over 1,000 jobs. It may be one of the few remaining centres of British manufacturing. but the area has been in declined for several years. Now Wedgwood and JCB - key employers in the area - have been hit and plans for regeneration are threatened. Jenny Cuffe spends a week in the Potteries, meets the family-of-three who all lost their job on the same day and the company boss who, with his staff is already on a four day week, is desperate to secure new orders. In one day in January, Stoke-On-Trent lost over 1,000 jobs. It may be one of the few remaining centres of British manufacturing. but the area has been in declined for several years. Now Wedgwood and JCB - key employers in the area - have been hit and plans for regeneration are threatened. Jenny Cuffe spends a week in the Potteries, meets the family-of-three who all lost their job on the same day and the company boss who, with his staff is already on a four day week, is desperate to secure new orders. In one day in January, Stoke-On-Trent lost over 1,000 jobs. It may be one of the few remaining centres of British manufacturing. but the area has been in declined for several years. Now Wedgwood and JCB - key employers in the area - have been hit and plans for regeneration are threatened. Jenny Cuffe spends a week in the Potteries, meets the family-of-three who all lost their job on the same day and the company boss who, with his staff is already on a four day week, is desperate to secure new orders. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24258673 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:49:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24262916-Seven-Days-Stopping-the-binge-drinkers-05-Mar-09 The extent of binge drinking in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has recently hit the national headlines. As the town launches an inquiry into excessive alcohol consumption, Jenny Cuffe spends a week with those working at the sharp end, developing new ways to intervene in the lives of heavy drinkers before it is too late. The extent of binge drinking in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has recently hit the national headlines. As the town launches an inquiry into excessive alcohol consumption, Jenny Cuffe spends a week with those working at the sharp end, developing new ways to intervene in the lives of heavy drinkers before it is too late. The extent of binge drinking in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has recently hit the national headlines. As the town launches an inquiry into excessive alcohol consumption, Jenny Cuffe spends a week with those working at the sharp end, developing new ways to intervene in the lives of heavy drinkers before it is too late. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24262916 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:47:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24247721-FileOn4-The-danger-faced-by-teachers-03-Mar-09 Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that the careers of hundreds, perhaps thousands of teachers, are being needlessly blighted or destroyed. It is said even an apparently minor physical intervention can lead to a teacher facing a long drawn out and flawed disciplinary process. And often teachers say they are treated as guilty until proved innocent. Now a Commons committee is to start an urgent investigation. Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that the careers of hundreds, perhaps thousands of teachers, are being needlessly blighted or destroyed. It is said even an apparently minor physical intervention can lead to a teacher facing a long drawn out and flawed disciplinary process. And often teachers say they are treated as guilty until proved innocent. Now a Commons committee is to start an urgent investigation. Julian O'Halloran investigates claims that the careers of hundreds, perhaps thousands of teachers, are being needlessly blighted or destroyed. It is said even an apparently minor physical intervention can lead to a teacher facing a long drawn out and flawed disciplinary process. And often teachers say they are treated as guilty until proved innocent. Now a Commons committee is to start an urgent investigation. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24247721 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:40:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24120981-FileOn4-New-dangers-for-banks-17-Feb-09 Just when they need new finance most – to weather the sharp downturn in the economy – businesses are finding their banks cutting back on what they are prepared to lend. Michael Robinson looks at the causes and consequences of this dangerous lending squeeze, and reveals new dangers for British banks from their overseas lending. And he asks, will Scotland change its laws to make it easier to hold banks to account? The government is trying to keep credit flowing by bailing out busted banks and slashing interest rates, but businesses say that help is not getting through. Just when they need new finance most – to weather the sharp downturn in the economy – businesses are finding their banks cutting back on what they are prepared to lend. Michael Robinson looks at the causes and consequences of this dangerous lending squeeze, and reveals new dangers for British banks from their overseas lending. And he asks, will Scotland change its laws to make it easier to hold banks to account? The government is trying to keep credit flowing by bailing out busted banks and slashing interest rates, but businesses say that help is not getting through. Just when they need new finance most – to weather the sharp downturn in the economy – businesses are finding their banks cutting back on what they are prepared to lend. Michael Robinson looks at the causes and consequences of this dangerous lending squeeze, and reveals new dangers for British banks from their overseas lending. And he asks, will Scotland change its laws to make it easier to hold banks to account? The government is trying to keep credit flowing by bailing out busted banks and slashing interest rates, but businesses say that help is not getting through. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24120981 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:47:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24053712-FileOn4-Egypt-s-role-in-Gaza-10-Feb-09 Security and the recent war in Gaza top the agenda as Israelis cast their votes this week but what about the role played by Israel's former foe and current ally in the south - Egypt. As the conflict ragedin Gaza, Egypt refused to open its borderaza. Egyptian streets boiled with anger as people demonstrated not just against Israel, but also against their own government. So did Cairo really side with Israel against its Muslim neighbours? Lucy Ash investigates the behind-the-scenes role played by Egypt and its President Hosni Mubarak in the Gaza crisis and she reports from the Rafafh border which has become such a key symbol of this conflict. Security and the recent war in Gaza top the agenda as Israelis cast their votes this week but what about the role played by Israel's former foe and current ally in the south - Egypt. As the conflict ragedin Gaza, Egypt refused to open its borderaza. Egyptian streets boiled with anger as people demonstrated not just against Israel, but also against their own government. So did Cairo really side with Israel against its Muslim neighbours? Lucy Ash investigates the behind-the-scenes role played by Egypt and its President Hosni Mubarak in the Gaza crisis and she reports from the Rafafh border which has become such a key symbol of this conflict. Security and the recent war in Gaza top the agenda as Israelis cast their votes this week but what about the role played by Israel's former foe and current ally in the south - Egypt. As the conflict ragedin Gaza, Egypt refused to open its borderaza. Egyptian streets boiled with anger as people demonstrated not just against Israel, but also against their own government. So did Cairo really side with Israel against its Muslim neighbours? Lucy Ash investigates the behind-the-scenes role played by Egypt and its President Hosni Mubarak in the Gaza crisis and she reports from the Rafafh border which has become such a key symbol of this conflict. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24053712 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:01:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24053713-The-Investigation-A-waste-of-recycling-5-Feb-09 In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24053713 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:54:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24042202-The-Investigation-A-waste-of-recycling-5-Feb-09 In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration? In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration? In recent months the market for recycled goods has collapsed. Simon Cox investigates what is happening to the mountains of recycled waste? And he asks whether the solution could be something that dismays environmentalists - incineration? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24042202 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:43:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/24025155-FileOn4-Fake-drugs-on-the-NHS-why-3-Feb-09 Last year Britons were issued nearly 800 million prescription and the numbers keep rising. But some patients say they are suffering in the drive to persuade doctors to issue cheaper, generic alternatives to the branded drugs they take. And criminal gangs have penetrated the UK’s supply chain, making millions of pounds from dangerous counterfeit versions of life saving cancer therapies and treatments for serious mental illness. Allan Urry reveals details of a major international fraud which led to the UK’s biggest ever medicines alert, and the man at the centre of it. Last year Britons were issued nearly 800 million prescription and the numbers keep rising. But some patients say they are suffering in the drive to persuade doctors to issue cheaper, generic alternatives to the branded drugs they take. And criminal gangs have penetrated the UK’s supply chain, making millions of pounds from dangerous counterfeit versions of life saving cancer therapies and treatments for serious mental illness. Allan Urry reveals details of a major international fraud which led to the UK’s biggest ever medicines alert, and the man at the centre of it. Last year Britons were issued nearly 800 million prescription and the numbers keep rising. But some patients say they are suffering in the drive to persuade doctors to issue cheaper, generic alternatives to the branded drugs they take. And criminal gangs have penetrated the UK’s supply chain, making millions of pounds from dangerous counterfeit versions of life saving cancer therapies and treatments for serious mental illness. Allan Urry reveals details of a major international fraud which led to the UK’s biggest ever medicines alert, and the man at the centre of it. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24025155 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:40:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23988856-The-Investigation-Who-pays-the-pirates-29-Jan-09 Piracy in Somalia is big business. Last year alone pirates were paid an estimated £25m from holding scores of ships and hundreds of crew to ransom, making it one of the country’s main sources of income. It has created a mini industry of lawyers negotiators and ransom delivery teams which has its base in the UK. The Investigation this week uncovers this hidden world of pirate negotiations and reveals the huge sums being made by the pirates and by the British companies who are negotiating with them…. Piracy in Somalia is big business. Last year alone pirates were paid an estimated £25m from holding scores of ships and hundreds of crew to ransom, making it one of the country’s main sources of income. It has created a mini industry of lawyers negotiators and ransom delivery teams which has its base in the UK. The Investigation this week uncovers this hidden world of pirate negotiations and reveals the huge sums being made by the pirates and by the British companies who are negotiating with them…. Piracy in Somalia is big business. Last year alone pirates were paid an estimated £25m from holding scores of ships and hundreds of crew to ransom, making it one of the country’s main sources of income. It has created a mini industry of lawyers negotiators and ransom delivery teams which has its base in the UK. The Investigation this week uncovers this hidden world of pirate negotiations and reveals the huge sums being made by the pirates and by the British companies who are negotiating with them…. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23988856 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:54:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23960543-FileOn4-Lifting-the-lid-off-surrogacy-27-Jan-09 For some couples a surrogate pregnancy is a way of making their dreams of having children come true. More and more British couples are having children using surrogate mothers both in the UK and abroad. Jon Manel lifts the lid off the world of surrogate pregnancy. And he investigates what happens when surrogacy arrangements go wrong and he asks is current British legislation fit for purpose? For some couples a surrogate pregnancy is a way of making their dreams of having children come true. More and more British couples are having children using surrogate mothers both in the UK and abroad. Jon Manel lifts the lid off the world of surrogate pregnancy. And he investigates what happens when surrogacy arrangements go wrong and he asks is current British legislation fit for purpose? For some couples a surrogate pregnancy is a way of making their dreams of having children come true. More and more British couples are having children using surrogate mothers both in the UK and abroad. Jon Manel lifts the lid off the world of surrogate pregnancy. And he investigates what happens when surrogacy arrangements go wrong and he asks is current British legislation fit for purpose? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,23960543 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23922696-The-Investigation-Should-more-children-be-put-in-care-22-Jan-09 Each year thousands of parents ask to have their children taken away because they cannot cope with their behaviour but social services are often reluctant. Official policy is to avoid care where possible in the belief that children do better with their natural parents. But are they right? Is residential or foster care as damaging as many people believe? Simon Cox investigates. Each year thousands of parents ask to have their children taken away because they cannot cope with their behaviour but social services are often reluctant. Official policy is to avoid care where possible in the belief that children do better with their natural parents. But are they right? Is residential or foster care as damaging as many people believe? Simon Cox investigates. Each year thousands of parents ask to have their children taken away because they cannot cope with their behaviour but social services are often reluctant. Official policy is to avoid care where possible in the belief that children do better with their natural parents. But are they right? Is residential or foster care as damaging as many people believe? Simon Cox investigates. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23922696 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:10:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23909658-FileOn4-Will-insolvency-laws-deepen-recession-Tue-20-Jan-09 The 2003 Enterprise Act was designed to make going into administration easier, quicker and cheaper with the aim to help companies and save jobs. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that it is now easier for failing companies to dump their debts leaving thousands of creditors and suppliers owed millions of pounds they may never recoup. Julian O’Halloran asks if UK insolvency law could deepen the economic downturn instead of bringing about a recovery. The 2003 Enterprise Act was designed to make going into administration easier, quicker and cheaper with the aim to help companies and save jobs. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that it is now easier for failing companies to dump their debts leaving thousands of creditors and suppliers owed millions of pounds they may never recoup. Julian O’Halloran asks if UK insolvency law could deepen the economic downturn instead of bringing about a recovery. The 2003 Enterprise Act was designed to make going into administration easier, quicker and cheaper with the aim to help companies and save jobs. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that it is now easier for failing companies to dump their debts leaving thousands of creditors and suppliers owed millions of pounds they may never recoup. Julian O’Halloran asks if UK insolvency law could deepen the economic downturn instead of bringing about a recovery. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23909658 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:25:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23668382-FileOn4-The-mortgage-crisis-s-real-victims-25-Nov-08 The Prime Minister is urging the banks to do their best to keep people in their homes, as the level of housing repossessions rises rapidly. The Council of Mortgage Lenders, the trade body for mortgage providers, says repossession is a "last resort" for its members. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that the banks are still too quick to evict borrowers. And it reveals the real level of negative equity in the UK. The Prime Minister is urging the banks to do their best to keep people in their homes, as the level of housing repossessions rises rapidly. The Council of Mortgage Lenders, the trade body for mortgage providers, says repossession is a "last resort" for its members. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that the banks are still too quick to evict borrowers. And it reveals the real level of negative equity in the UK. The Prime Minister is urging the banks to do their best to keep people in their homes, as the level of housing repossessions rises rapidly. The Council of Mortgage Lenders, the trade body for mortgage providers, says repossession is a "last resort" for its members. But BBC File On 4 has heard claims that the banks are still too quick to evict borrowers. And it reveals the real level of negative equity in the UK. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-25,23668382 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:29:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23636182-FileOn4-Combatting-the-extremists-18-Nov-08 There are an estimated 200 Islamic terror cells in the UK. In 2007, the government set out an ambitious plan to work with Muslim organisations in order to tackle violent extremism. But Amardeep Bassey asks if it is in danger of creating a backlash in the community it is trying to engage with. There are an estimated 200 Islamic terror cells in the UK. In 2007, the government set out an ambitious plan to work with Muslim organisations in order to tackle violent extremism. But Amardeep Bassey asks if it is in danger of creating a backlash in the community it is trying to engage with. There are an estimated 200 Islamic terror cells in the UK. In 2007, the government set out an ambitious plan to work with Muslim organisations in order to tackle violent extremism. But Amardeep Bassey asks if it is in danger of creating a backlash in the community it is trying to engage with. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23636182 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:57:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23606561-FileOn4-Is-the-taxpayer-subsidising-football-11-Nov-08 Football has turned a deep shade of red, the game has spent the last 10 years on a massive spending spree but now banks are wary about lending more money and rich sugar daddys are thin on the ground. Simon Cox reveals why the interest rate cut will end up penalising football. And he explains how tens of millions of pounds of taxpayers money is being used to subsidise the game. Football has turned a deep shade of red, the game has spent the last 10 years on a massive spending spree but now banks are wary about lending more money and rich sugar daddys are thin on the ground. Simon Cox reveals why the interest rate cut will end up penalising football. And he explains how tens of millions of pounds of taxpayers money is being used to subsidise the game. Football has turned a deep shade of red, the game has spent the last 10 years on a massive spending spree but now banks are wary about lending more money and rich sugar daddys are thin on the ground. Simon Cox reveals why the interest rate cut will end up penalising football. And he explains how tens of millions of pounds of taxpayers money is being used to subsidise the game. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-11,23606561 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:30:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23577763-FileOn4-Who-helps-our-traumatised-troops-04-Nov-08 British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23577763 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23582634-FileOn4-Who-helps-our-traumatised-troops-04-Nov-08 British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. File On 4 has heard the despair of soldiers, who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families as they try to get treatment and care from the NHS. Allan Urry investigates why war heroes end up in jail instead of hospital, when they are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23582634 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23513218-FileOn4-Why-are-fuel-prices-rising-21-Oct-08 Rising fuel prices have hit homes and businesses hard. Energy companies blame market forces and say their hands are tied. But File On 4 has haeard claims that the companies are benefitting from factors that distort the market. Julian O'Halloran also hears allegations that covert gas trading is pushing up prices. Rising fuel prices have hit homes and businesses hard. Energy companies blame market forces and say their hands are tied. But File On 4 has haeard claims that the companies are benefitting from factors that distort the market. Julian O'Halloran also hears allegations that covert gas trading is pushing up prices. Rising fuel prices have hit homes and businesses hard. Energy companies blame market forces and say their hands are tied. But File On 4 has haeard claims that the companies are benefitting from factors that distort the market. Julian O'Halloran also hears allegations that covert gas trading is pushing up prices. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-21,23513218 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:10:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23486247-FileOn4-A-financial-timebomb-14-Oct-08 As presidents, prime ministers and policymakers try to avoid total financial meltdown lawyers and regulators are taking action against some of the bankers they blame for the mess. Michael Robinson hears what their investigations claim to have uncovered. And he reveals the financial timebomb which could trigger the next economic crisis. As presidents, prime ministers and policymakers try to avoid total financial meltdown lawyers and regulators are taking action against some of the bankers they blame for the mess. Michael Robinson hears what their investigations claim to have uncovered. And he reveals the financial timebomb which could trigger the next economic crisis. As presidents, prime ministers and policymakers try to avoid total financial meltdown lawyers and regulators are taking action against some of the bankers they blame for the mess. Michael Robinson hears what their investigations claim to have uncovered. And he reveals the financial timebomb which could trigger the next economic crisis. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,23486247 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:21:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23388774-FileOn4-RSCPA-s-unjust-prosecutions-23-Sep-08 The RSPCA says it needs to recruit more inspectors to implement welfare provisions of new laws. But File On 4 has uncovered serious concerns about the RSPCA's investigations and prosecutions. Allan Urry asks, if they seize your pet could your children be next? The RSPCA says it needs to recruit more inspectors to implement welfare provisions of new laws. But File On 4 has uncovered serious concerns about the RSPCA's investigations and prosecutions. Allan Urry asks, if they seize your pet could your children be next? The RSPCA says it needs to recruit more inspectors to implement welfare provisions of new laws. But File On 4 has uncovered serious concerns about the RSPCA's investigations and prosecutions. Allan Urry asks, if they seize your pet could your children be next? tag:odeo.com,2008-09-23,23388774 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:02:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23248493-The-Investigation-Wind-power-dilemma-04-Sep-08 Simon Cox investigates the dash for renewable energy. Can we generate a third of our electricity from wind power by 2020? Simon Cox investigates the dash for renewable energy. Can we generate a third of our electricity from wind power by 2020? Simon Cox investigates the dash for renewable energy. Can we generate a third of our electricity from wind power by 2020? tag:odeo.com,2008-09-04,23248493 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:35:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23201689-FileOn4-The-Investigation-Obesity-Drugs Simon Cox asks whether obesity drugs really work and looks at how they are being promoted in the UK Simon Cox asks whether obesity drugs really work and looks at how they are being promoted in the UK Simon Cox asks whether obesity drugs really work and looks at how they are being promoted in the UK tag:odeo.com,2008-08-21,23201689 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23180822-FileOn4-The-Investigation-Oil-14-Aug-08 Why has the price of oil gone up so much within the last year? In The Investigation this week Simon Cox will be talking to insiders within the oil industry and he’ll be risking his own money in the volatile oil futures market by buying 1,000 barrels of crude oil. Why has the price of oil gone up so much within the last year? In The Investigation this week Simon Cox will be talking to insiders within the oil industry and he’ll be risking his own money in the volatile oil futures market by buying 1,000 barrels of crude oil. Why has the price of oil gone up so much within the last year? In The Investigation this week Simon Cox will be talking to insiders within the oil industry and he’ll be risking his own money in the volatile oil futures market by buying 1,000 barrels of crude oil. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-14,23180822 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:05:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/23042164-FileOn4-Blood-transfusion-doubts-01-Jul-08 Ever since World War Two, blood transfusion has been saving the lives of people who are bleeding to death. But now doctors are beginning to ask, whether the risks of transfusion in other cases might outweigh the benefits. Lesley Curwen lifts the lid on the scientific debate that has been raging in medical circles and asks whether there are implications for the way the UK runs its blood services. Ever since World War Two, blood transfusion has been saving the lives of people who are bleeding to death. But now doctors are beginning to ask, whether the risks of transfusion in other cases might outweigh the benefits. Lesley Curwen lifts the lid on the scientific debate that has been raging in medical circles and asks whether there are implications for the way the UK runs its blood services. Ever since World War Two, blood transfusion has been saving the lives of people who are bleeding to death. But now doctors are beginning to ask, whether the risks of transfusion in other cases might outweigh the benefits. Lesley Curwen lifts the lid on the scientific debate that has been raging in medical circles and asks whether there are implications for the way the UK runs its blood services. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-01,23042164 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:30:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/22601102-FileOn4-Green-doubts-over-coal-power-10-Jun-08 Coal power is staging a resurgence with sky high oil and gas prices and the UK's need for energy security. Despite being branded as a key factor in climate change, ministers hope the next generation of coal-fired stations will be eco-friendly. But can we have coal-fired stations without harming the planet? Julian O'Halloran looks at the conflict at the heart of the government's energy policy. Coal power is staging a resurgence with sky high oil and gas prices and the UK's need for energy security. Despite being branded as a key factor in climate change, ministers hope the next generation of coal-fired stations will be eco-friendly. But can we have coal-fired stations without harming the planet? Julian O'Halloran looks at the conflict at the heart of the government's energy policy. Coal power is staging a resurgence with sky high oil and gas prices and the UK's need for energy security. Despite being branded as a key factor in climate change, ministers hope the next generation of coal-fired stations will be eco-friendly. But can we have coal-fired stations without harming the planet? Julian O'Halloran looks at the conflict at the heart of the government's energy policy. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-10,22601102 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:22:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/22579972-FileOn4-The-financial-war-on-terror-03-Jun-08 Britain has been leading the international task force to tackle the funding of terrorism. But are our defences really as robust as they need to be? BBC File On 4 has found loopholes and inaction at the heart of the system. Fran Abrams hears claims Government agencies are struggling to keep up with terrorists' high-tech methods. And there has been criticism of the body that was meant to be Britain’s FBI. Britain has been leading the international task force to tackle the funding of terrorism. But are our defences really as robust as they need to be? BBC File On 4 has found loopholes and inaction at the heart of the system. Fran Abrams hears claims Government agencies are struggling to keep up with terrorists' high-tech methods. And there has been criticism of the body that was meant to be Britain’s FBI. Britain has been leading the international task force to tackle the funding of terrorism. But are our defences really as robust as they need to be? BBC File On 4 has found loopholes and inaction at the heart of the system. Fran Abrams hears claims Government agencies are struggling to keep up with terrorists' high-tech methods. And there has been criticism of the body that was meant to be Britain’s FBI. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-03,22579972 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:30:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/22559230-FileOn4-Culture-capital-to-basket-case-27-May-08 Liverpool is having a year-long party as European Capital of Culture, but not everyone is celebrating. The council sees the year as vital to regenerate the city but it has just been rated as the worst performer in the country. And last week council workers protested about closing care homes for the elderly in a city enjoying £4bn worth of regeneration. Allan Urry asks what's going on in Britain's most controversial town hall? Liverpool is having a year-long party as European Capital of Culture, but not everyone is celebrating. The council sees the year as vital to regenerate the city but it has just been rated as the worst performer in the country. And last week council workers protested about closing care homes for the elderly in a city enjoying £4bn worth of regeneration. Allan Urry asks what's going on in Britain's most controversial town hall? Liverpool is having a year-long party as European Capital of Culture, but not everyone is celebrating. The council sees the year as vital to regenerate the city but it has just been rated as the worst performer in the country. And last week council workers protested about closing care homes for the elderly in a city enjoying £4bn worth of regeneration. Allan Urry asks what's going on in Britain's most controversial town hall? tag:odeo.com,2008-05-27,22559230 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:21:00 -0700 no File on 4 http://odeo.com/episodes/22467584-FileOn4-Terminal-failure-29-Apr-08 Last month Heathrow Terminal 5’s opening day turned from triumph to chaos as the baggage system failed causing a cascade of cancellations. British Airways was the obvious target of customer fury. But how much of the meltdown was the fault of BAA, the airports operator which for decades has had a stranglehold on most of Britain’s air passenger traffic? File on 4 hears claims that under BAA’s stewardship Heathrow has become a national disgrace. Last month Heathrow Terminal 5’s opening day turned from triumph to chaos as the baggage system failed causing a cascade of cancellations. British Airways was the obvious target of customer fury. But how much of the meltdown was the fault of BAA, the airports operator which for decades has had a stranglehold on most of Britain’s air passenger traffic? File on 4 hears claims that under BAA’s stewardship Heathrow has become a national disgrace. Last month Heathrow Terminal 5’s opening day turned from triumph to chaos as the baggage system failed causing a cascade of cancellations. British Airways was the obvious target of customer fury. But how much of the meltdown was the fault of BAA, the airports operator which for decades has had a stranglehold on most of Britain’s air passenger traffic? File on 4 hears claims that under BAA’s stewardship Heathrow has become a national disgrace. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-29,22467584 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:29:00 -0700 no File on 4