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Legal cases brought by patients who have been harmed by drugs are notoriously difficult to win. Is the government making it almost impossible for them even to be heard in court?

As EU member states make harsh spending cuts, Angus Stickler tracks how European funds are really being spent. Can widespread fraud and abuse be prevented?

As the number of care home inspectors is cut, Fran Abrams asks if enough is being done to protect the elderly from neglect and abuse.

As fares are set to rise again, much of the passenger criticism is aimed at the Train Operating Companies, but how much are they to blame? Allan Urry investigates.

As part of its Big Society project, the government wants charities to play a leading role in providing public services. Can we be sure they are fit and honest enough to do the job?

How are young, British-based Somalis lured into fighting for the al-Qaeda-linked Jihadist group, al-Shabaab? Jenny Cuffe investigates.

While the government axes spending to try to balance the books, Michael Robinson reveals how some firms are slashing their UK tax bills.

The NHS is meant to be shielded from the cuts that threaten huge areas of public spending. But even elite foundation hospitals are already in the red. Julian O'Halloran reports.

Corporate undertakers. Allan Urry investigates whether insolvency practitioners measure up to the high standards expected of them when they are called in to a stricken business?

$27 billion has been spent on training the Afghan police and army, to allow British and other troops to eventually withdraw. But are they ready to take control of their country?