Podcasts by 5 Live Investigates

Tower Block Fire Risks from 2019-05-26T11:19

Fire safety experts have told 5 Live Investigates that many of the 1,700 buildings in England are 'likely to fail' a new round of tests into cladding and building materials. Hospitals, schools, ...

Revenge Porn from 2019-05-19T11:49

Four years after the introduction of new laws to target revenge porn offenders, 5 Live Investigates can reveal how cases are on the rise but the number of prosecutions is falling. The revelation...

Democratic Football Lads Alliance from 2019-05-12T12:01

The Democratic Football Lads Alliance describes itself as an anti-extremist group of football supporters with a commitment to raising funds for the homeless and social justice campaigns. But cri...

Parents Accused of Exaggerating Illness in Children from 2019-05-05T11:28

Calls for a cross party inquiry into claims that a growing number of families are being accused of inventing or causing their children’s illness. It’s called Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII)...

Limited Psychological Help for People with Skin Conditions from 2019-04-28T11:39

Abbie Bull is 22 and has had serious acne for three years. It got so bad she felt unable to leave the house for fear of being stared at. She developed depression and anxiety but when she went to...

The Dangers of Online Dating from 2019-04-14T11:16

5 Live Investigates has seen figures which show a big rise in the number of rapes, sexual assaults and stalking cases involving victims who were targeted on online dating platforms and mobile ap...

Restraint of Special Needs Children from 2019-04-07T11:21

5 Live Investigates has seen new evidence that hundreds of vulnerable children with Special Educational Needs are being injured whilst being restrained by teachers and classroom assistants. Phys...

The Adult Children of Alcoholics from 2019-03-31T11:29

‘I try not to call him. I’ll wait for him to call because he tends not to call me when he’s drunk. He drinks most of the time - a bottle of vodka a day.’ Maria is 25, the daughter of an alcoholi...

Organ Transplants from 2019-03-24T12:23

The organ transplant service is at ‘breaking point’ according to one of the UK’s top consultant transplant surgeons. Professor Nizam Mamode who is president of the Chapter of Surgeons at the Bri...

Police Response Times from 2019-03-17T12:20

The victims of the most serious crimes who are having to wait longer than ever for the police to turn up. Figures obtained by 5 Live Investigates reveal some of the biggest police forces in the ...

Parents accused of inventing children's illnesses from 2019-03-10T12:13

The mums and dads threatened with having their disabled sons and daughters taken into care – accused of inventing or exaggerating their child’s illness. These are parents of children with condit...

The Men Who Go Missing from 2019-03-03T12:25

Teenager Thomas Jones went missing on a night out with friends during his first week at university in Worcester. His body was recovered from the River Severn more than a week later. 5 Live Inve...

Supermarkets Misleading Shoppers from 2019-02-24T12:15

5 Live Investigates has discovered three of the UK’s leading supermarkets are misleading customers by selling food which is high in salt or fat in the healthier choices sections of their stores....

Parents of poorly babies demand extra leave from 2019-02-17T12:18

Around 60,000 babies are born prematurely in the UK every year. Many can spend weeks or even months in hospital fighting for their lives. But limited maternity and paternity rights mean many par...

Vegan Food from 2019-02-10T12:35

There are now more than half a million vegans in Britain – with more than a quarter of a million people trying out a vegan diet last month – double the number of people who signed up for ‘veganu...

6,000 police not properly vetted from 2019-02-03T12:15

Thousands of police officers and civilian staff haven't been vetted since the introduction of strict guidelines in 2006. 36 of the 43 police forces in England and Wales responded to a Freedom of...

People with Tourette's struggling to get help from 2019-01-20T12:42

Alice Franklin is one of 300,000 people in the UK with Tourette’s Syndrome. For 25-year-old Alice, the condition manifests itself in uncontrollable body movements or ‘tics’ – jerking, twitching,...

Gambling Self-Exclusion Schemes from 2019-01-13T12:12

An investigation by BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates reveals problem gamblers are able to continue betting online even when they sign up to a national self-exclusion scheme. More than 50,000 people...

Kids in Care Placed in B&Bs. from 2019-01-06T12:08

There has been a big increase in the number of vulnerable children being housed alone without live in support. In some cases youngsters have been placed in bed and breakfast accommodation, beds...

Safety Concerns over Smart Motorways from 2018-12-16T12:14

MP’s have told 5 live Investigates they want the roll-out of ‘all-lane running’ smart motorways to be suspended amid concerns over the safety of stranded motorists and the recovery workers who g...

Eating Disorders in Sport from 2018-12-09T12:24

Anna Boniface was selected to run for England after she became the first non-elite woman to finish the London Marathon in 2017. But over-training and under-eating meant her dreams were short-li...

LGBT Domestic Abuse from 2018-12-02T13:02

The LGBT people trapped in abusive relationships because they say the police don’t take them seriously and they can’t access support services. 5 live Investigates has discovered the number of ga...

The New House With 354 Faults from 2018-11-25T12:28

Nine out of 10 people who buy a new home report so-called 'snagging' issues according to a new survey seen by 5 live Investigates. The New Homes Review 2018 is an independent survey of 687 peopl...

The Children 'Vanishing' From Schools from 2018-11-18T12:45

Thousands of children with special educational needs are disappearing from education with ‘concerning’ consequences, Ofsted has told 5Live Investigates. Inspectors have admitted that when pupils...

'Phoenixing' - The Companies Rising from the Ashes from 2018-11-04T12:24

The businesses that go bust – only to re-emerge under a different name with no debts. There are now calls for tighter regulations around so-called ‘phoenixing’ where companies rise from the ash...

Men Who Watch Porn on Trains from 2018-10-28T12:46

The men who sexually harass women by watching pornography on public transport and other public places. It's been described as a new form of sexual harassment and there have been calls this week ...

Failures in Palliative Care for Children from 2018-10-21T13:25

Holly Smallman has a series of complex life-limiting conditions. Yet the 16-year-old is among thousands of babies, children and young people who are likely to die young but can't access the care...

Fraudulent Fundraisers from 2018-10-14T11:12

The online fundraising platforms designed to raise money for good causes – but targeted by fraudsters. Online giving has transformed the way we help the charities we care about - more than £2 bi...

Children Sold Vaping Products from 2018-10-07T11:21

E-cigarettes and vaping liquids are being sold to children online and on the high street, 5 live Investigates has discovered. Trading Standards is investigating after researchers on the programm...

Victims of Fraud from 2018-09-23T12:02

Fraudsters scammed nearly 49000 older people in the UK last year - equivalent to six victims every hour of the day across the UK, 5 Live Investigates has discovered. The figure has almost double...

Cancer Diagnosis Delays from 2018-09-16T11:16

Staff shortages in pathology labs mean patients are facing worrying delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to the Royal College of Pathologists (RCP). 5 live Investigates has been told jus...

Children Targeted by Gambling Ads from 2018-09-09T11:52

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Gambling Commission are investigating after 5 live Investigates revealed professional football clubs have included links to gambling websites on...

Online Reviews for Sale from 2018-04-29T11:18

Whether you're buying a house or a hairdryer, the chances are you'll have looked at an online review site to work out what you're likely to get for your money. The government's Competition and M...

Dementia Care from 2018-04-22T12:07

5Live Investigates examines the routine care people with dementia receive when in an acute hospital. Previously unseen research which was commissioned by the NHS's National Institute for Health ...

Holiday Letting Fire Safety from 2018-04-15T11:18

Senior fire officers are warning of potential safety risks as more and more people let out their houses to tourists through Airbnb and other short term letting websites. The National Fire Chiefs...

Economic Abuse from 2018-04-08T11:29

Thousands of victims of economic and physical abuse are unable to get emergency court orders preventing their abuser from causing them harm because they don't qualify for free legal aid. 5 live ...

The Human Cost of Potholes from 2018-03-25T11:17

The human cost of Britain's crumbling roads. 5 live Investigates hears from the victims and families of those who've been killed in accidents involving potholes. The programme has learned local ...

Clothing Banks from 2018-03-18T12:12

Charities could have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds in donations after 750 clothing banks were removed from car parks. Recycling companies and charities which operates the banks says up to...

Housing Shortage for Disabled from 2018-03-11T12:18

It's estimated that 1.8 million disabled people are struggling to find accessible housing in the UK. 5 live Investigates has seen research which reveals the average wait in England could be more...

Abuse in Charity Shops from 2018-03-04T12:30

Scores of charity shop workers have been investigated for sexually inappropriate behaviour in the workplace in the last 12 months, according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. The progr...

Acid Attacks from 2018-02-25T12:35

5 live Investigates is in the London borough of Newham - dubbed the acid attack capital of Britain. Shopkeepers there have signed up to a voluntary code of practise banning the sale of corrosive...

Affordable Homes from 2018-02-18T12:18

The shortfall of new affordable homes in England will soon be equivalent to a city the size of Leeds according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. They tell 5 live Investigates that supply has fa...

Skin Cream Fire Deaths from 2018-02-11T13:11

Skin creams containing paraffin could be responsible for 'hundreds' of fire deaths across the UK according to fire chiefs. 5 live Investigates revealed last year that 37 deaths had been linked t...

Online estate agents from 2018-02-04T12:32

An investigation into online-only estate agents and whether their cut price, up-front fees really do offer value for money. The online-only property business has gone from strength to strength s...

Sexual Harassment from 2018-01-21T12:29

Maria Miller MP says we should consider using hate crime laws to tackle sexual harassment. She has launched an inquiry into 'routine' sexual harassment of women on buses, trains, in the street a...

Safety Concerns in Rented Housing from 2018-01-14T12:38

A million rented properties in England have hazards that put tenants' health and safety at risk. The government says it's backing a change in the law - giving greater powers to take bad landlord...

Stalking from 2018-01-07T12:21

Stalking is a devastating crime suffered by more than a million people a year. New figures obtained by 5Live Investigates reveal that men are the hidden victims. Are the police letting them down...

Betting Shops from 2017-12-17T12:16

The betting industry watchdog the Gambling Commission has launched an inquiry into a self-exclusion scheme designed to help problem gamblers. It follows an undercover investigation by 5 live Inv...

Children and Energy Drinks from 2017-12-10T12:28

Adrian Goldberg hears calls from teachers to ban high-caffeine energy drinks from schools - with one teaching union describing them as 'readily available legal highs'. Despite the cans carrying ...

Police Stress from 2017-12-03T12:49

Are front line police officers paying the price of job cuts through rising stress and mental illness? Long term sick leave for mental health issues has shot up by 72% since 2010, at the same tim...

Neurology Services from 2017-11-26T12:28

Adrian Goldberg hears from patients struggling to see an NHS neurology specialist as separate reports warn of issues across the UK. We reveal figures showing the number of consultant neurologist...

Children's Palliative Care from 2017-11-12T12:59

Adrian Goldberg reveals a new report which describes the commissioning of palliative care for children with life-shortening conditions as 'patchy and inconsistent'. The report highlights the lac...

05/11/2017 from 2017-11-05T12:24

Adrian Goldberg meets the child footballers trapped by eye watering transfer deadlocks and whose careers are held to ransom by some of the game's biggest clubs.

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Diesel Particulate Filters from 2017-10-29T12:11

Experts have told 5 live Investigates that tens of thousands of drivers are breaking the law by driving diesel cars without crucial particulate filters. They're known as DPFs - or diesel particu...

Patients Denied Drugs from 2017-10-22T11:39

UK taxpayers are funding billions of pounds worth of research into life-changing drugs - only to be told they can't have them when they need them. 5 live Investigates has seen new research which...

Attacks on Mental Health Staff from 2017-10-08T11:23

Adrian Goldberg uncovers a rise in the number of patient attacks on mental health workers over the last five years. Figures obtained by 5 live Investigates show a 25% rise in assaults on staff. I...

Sex Abuse Compensation from 2017-10-01T11:29

The Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove has told 5 live Investigates she is launching an investigation into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority over concerns it is failing the most vuln...

Tachograph Cheats from 2017-09-24T11:25

More and more lorry drivers are manipulating the on board computers which measure their driving time - putting their lives and the lives of other road users at risk. The DVSA has told 5 live Invest...

Firefighters and Mental Illness from 2017-09-17T11:14

The number of UK fire and rescue staff taking long-term sick leave due to mental illness has risen by nearly a third over the last six years a according to figures obtained by 5 live Invesigates. I...

School Transport Cuts from 2017-09-10T12:33

Education Secretary Justine Greening orders a review of council policies around school transport provision for disabled children after 5 live Investigates presents the Department for Education with...

District Heating from 2017-04-30T11:47

A Green heating system is forcing some residents into fuel poverty according to campaigners. District heating provides heating and hot water to more than 200,000 households in England and Wales. T...

Coercive Control from 2017-04-23T12:16

Controlling or coercive behaviour was made illegal at the end of 2015. More than a year after it was introduced, 5 live Investigates has new data which reveals how often the new law is being implem...

Restraint in special schools from 2017-04-09T11:17

Hundreds of children have been injured whilst being physically restrained in special schools, according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. The programme has found cases where youngsters we...

Fatal crash prosecutions down from 2017-04-02T11:21

Prosecution and conviction rates for drivers who cause fatal road crashes have fallen sharply - at the same time as police forces in England and Wales have lost thousands of traffic officers. Figur...

Westminster Terror Attack from 2017-03-26T11:45

The response by emergency services to Wednesday's terror attack in Westminster was widely hailed a success. But how would a town or city outside of the capital cope with a similar attack? Just five...

Skin creams linked to fire deaths from 2017-03-19T12:59

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism. This week, we look at the dozens of cases of skin cream users who have died since 2010 by accidentally setting themselves on fire. ...

Banned taxi drivers still on road from 2017-03-12T12:56

There are calls for a national database of taxi drivers after 5 live Investigates discover some drivers are still operating - despite having their licences refused or revoked. Local authorities who...

Babies at risk from 'Strep B' infection from 2017-03-05T12:10

Cases of babies born infected with a bacteria which can kill or leave them with life changing conditions are on the increase - even though they are preventable. In the UK two babies die every month...

Transgender teens 'denied' treatment from 2017-02-28T11:12

Transgender children say they're being denied treatment by the NHS because they've sought help from private doctors. Many have resorted to seeking help outside of the health service because they s...

Fire dispatch system delays from 2017-02-19T12:20

Firefighters are being delayed in getting to emergencies because of a computerised dispatching system which regularly crashes and often fails to send the closest fire engine. The system, which is c...

Antidepressants on the increase from 2017-02-12T12:38

Prescriptions for antidepressants in England have gone up 7 per cent in the year to September 2016 according to figures seen by 5 live Investigates. 63 and a half million prescriptions were issued ...

Illegal charity bag collections from 2017-02-05T12:41

The NSPCC is calling for an investigation into doorstep charity bag collections after evidence emerged that rogue operators are routinely flouting the law. Millions of pounds are raised each year f...

Care assessment delays from 2017-01-22T12:27

Delays in social care assessments are contributing to a bed blocking crisis in our hospitals. The delays are also contributing to a crisis in the community where people with urgent social care need...

Increase in DBS referrals from 2017-01-15T12:42

Referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) from the sport and recreation sector have increased nearly four-fold in the last four years. In 2012-2013, the number of referrals was 88. In 2...

Ambulance call-outs from 2017-01-08T13:02

Figures obtained by 5 live Investigates show that the number of ambulance call-outs to prisons in England has increased by nearly 40 per cent in the last three years - with an ambulance being calle...

NHS Patients Referred to Prevent from 2017-01-06T11:55

Hundreds of NHS patients and staff have been referred to the government's controversial counter-terrorism scheme Prevent. Since July last year public sector employees like social workers, teachers...

No bed for 'dying' anorexia man from 2016-12-19T11:05

Simon Rickards says he will die if he doesn't get treatment for anorexia. He's been on an urgent referral list for an in-patient bed for nearly ten weeks. He says specialist hospital care could sav...

Fire brigade response times from 2016-12-11T12:16

Fire brigade response times in many parts of England and Wales are getting slower according to data obtained by 5 live Investigates through a Freedom of Information request. Critics say that a redu...

Paedophile Case Delays from 2016-12-04T12:11

A dangerous paedophile was allowed to re-offend because of a backlog in police investigating digital evidence. 38-year old Andrew Williams, a research assistant at Sheffield University, targeted a ...

Eating Disorder Beds from 2016-11-27T13:27

Fiona Hollings is 19 years old. She suffers from anorexia and needs treatment in a specialist unit. But because no beds were available near her home in Buckinghamshire, her family have to travel to...

Accessible Homes from 2016-11-13T12:21

Families tell 5 live Investigates about the daily difficulties they face living in homes which aren't suitable for their needs. More than 300,000 people with disabilities aren't able to live their ...

Cricket Umpire Abuse from 2016-11-06T12:47

Umpires in amateur cricket are giving up the game because of an increase in verbal and physical abuse from players and outbreaks of violence on the pitch. 5 live Investigates reveals that half of a...

Police Strip Searches from 2016-10-30T12:11

5 live Investigates reveals startling new figures on the number of strip searches carried out by police. The Metropolitan Police alone carried out more than 76 thousand strip searches in the last t...

Prescription Drug Addiction from 2016-10-23T11:55

The British Medical Association has told 5 live Investigates it wants urgent action to tackle prescription drug addiction. It's calling for a 24 hour helpline, specialist treatment services across ...

Cancer 'Cure' Investigation from 2016-10-17T13:08

5 live Investigates reveals an unlicensed and unproven medicine is being illegally sold as a possible cure for cancer. A year-long investigation finds that desperate patients - some of them termina...

Academies in Debt from 2016-10-11T08:49

Debts run up by 113 academy trusts in England amount to almost £25m according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. Labour MP Meg Hillier, chair of the Commons Public Accounts Committee says ...

Online Antibiotics from 2016-10-02T11:56

5 live Investigates reveals that some online pharmacies are selling antibiotics against guidelines laid down by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. It comes at a time when doctor...

Failures in Women's Mental Health from 2016-09-25T11:15

5 live Investigates reports on claims that thousands of women and girls with mental health problems are being routinely failed by the NHS - sometimes with tragic consequences. Marjorie Wallace - ch...

Air Rage on the Increase from 2016-09-18T11:25

The plane passengers putting lives in danger and costing airlines hundreds of thousands of pounds with their unruly behaviour. 5 live Investigates has been given exclusive figures which show more t...

Post Brexit Hate Crime from 2016-09-04T12:27

Critics have attacked the Government's hate crime action plan following Brexit. Former Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer says it isn't fit for purpose. Meanhwhile 5 live Investigates rev...

Cage fighting, Military rents from 2016-05-08T11:32

The cage fighters jeopardising their health by rapidly losing weight in the run up to a fight. They risk kidney damage - and an increased chance of brain injury. Also - the military families paying...

Food Hygiene Inspections, Paypal Scam from 2016-05-01T11:29

Food hygiene inspections in the UK have fallen by 15% since 2003, research shows - with experts warning of risks to public health. Freedom of information requests to the Food Standards Agency, show...

Child Trafficking from 2016-04-17T11:15

An investigation by BBC 5 Live has revealed that 239 unaccompanied, asylum-seeking children went missing from care in England and Wales in 2015, leading to speculation that some were under the cont...

Ambulances and Leaseholder Bills from 2016-04-10T11:23

With demand for emergency care on the rise, can the ambulance service cope? A rise in serious untoward incidents, some of which affect patient safety suggests the service is under strain. And new f...

Council Gagging Orders and Police Sexual Intimidation from 2016-04-03T11:20

Councils have spent nearly £1/4 billion over the past 5 years on settlement agreements with staff leaving their jobs. Many of the legally-binding agreements contain gagging clauses, preventing form...

Children Accused of Extremism from 2016-03-20T12:22

Two teachers a day are calling a government hotline about fears that children might be turning to extremism - but what happens when those concerns aren't justified? New laws introduced last summer...

Care Homes and Timeshare from 2016-03-13T12:22

As care home owners are squeezed by falling fees, rising wages and tougher regulations some are deciding to call it a day. What will that mean for families seeking to find a place for their elderly...

Police Abuse of Powers from 2016-03-06T12:32

New figures relating to 'abuse of powers for sexual gain', suggest some police officers target vulnerable victims of crime in order to sexually exploit them. In some cases the victims were women w...

Young Offenders and VAT fraud from 2016-02-28T12:39

New figures reveal levels of disorder in Young Offenders Institutions. The programme hears from the brother of a young offender about conditions inside and also from the Prison Officers Association...

Ticket Resale Market from 2016-02-21T12:24

Some ticket resale companies allow customers to get tickets they wouldn't have otherwise been able to obtain, at a fair price. But others charge inflated prices for poor seats, and in some cases ti...

Smartcards and Pipemines from 2016-02-14T12:28

Chancellor George Osborne promised £150million for a scheme across the Northern Powerhouse cities but progress has been slow and commuters are still waiting for a joined up system The programme...

Prison violence and A&E waiting times from 2016-02-07T12:22

5 live Investigates takes a look behind bars via a series of leaked prison incident reports from a five day period in January this year. With over a hundred incidents, prison officers and staff que...

A&E Waits and Criminal Checks from 2016-01-24T13:00

Delayed transfers of care from hospital wards means beds aren't available for patients waiting in accident and emergency. The programme hears from an NHS trust in England about the extent of the pr...

Twelve-hour waits in A&E from 2016-01-17T12:20

The number of patients facing delays of more than 12 hours in A&E is on the rise. The current NHS target is for 95% of patients to be discharged, transferred or admitted into hospital for treatment...

How safe are Maternity Units? from 2016-01-10T13:00

1000 baby deaths a year could be avoided if UK maternity care matched the best in Europe. Statistics for 2013 show that 5,700 babies died either before, during or shortly after birth. The UK has a ...

Anxiety Drugs and Fundraising from 2015-12-20T12:41

The programme investigates deaths linked to benzodiazepines, addictive drugs used to treat stress and anxiety. While they are available via prescription, they should only be given for short periods...

Chaos in Calais and Counterfeit Christmas from 2015-12-13T12:32

Hauliers complain of rising violence in Calais as desperate migrants try and stowaway on lorries heading for the UK. We've been to the French port to see problems on the ground. Also - the trade in...

Referee Abuse and Hacking from 2015-12-06T12:47

Football referees blow the whistle on the levels of abuse they face on the pitch. A new survey reveals widespread verbal aggression and the levels of physical assault against referees. Is the FA's ...

Accident and Emergency from 2015-11-29T13:42

New figures reveal the scale of problems with the quality of care at A&E departments. 5 live Investigates reveals that there were over a quarter of a million patient safety incidents in A&E and oth...

Prison Sentences&Mental Health from 2015-11-22T12:28

Indeterminate sentences were abolished three years ago but thousands of prisoners remain locked up, unsure when - or if - they will ever be released. Although designed to protect the public from se...

Planning Gain&Rotherham abuse from 2015-11-15T12:36

The programme hears concerns from residents on different housing estates where the developer has not finished the work on local facilities they were meant to. How much help can they expect from the...

Police Delays and Business Rates from 2015-11-08T13:03

5 Live Investigates reveals the growing crisis in police high tech crime units responsible for the forensic analysis of mobile phones and computers in cases of child sexual abuse. Some forces are ...

Private hospitals and power of attorney from 2015-11-01T12:26

Every year hundreds of thousands of NHS patients take up the option of having their treatment carried out at a private hospital. This may seem to be the best of both worlds, but what happens if th...

Reoffending; unadopted roads from 2015-10-25T12:35

Is the system put in place to manage dangerous offenders when they're released from prison keeping people safe? 5 live Investigates asks why more murderers and rapists are committing further offenc...

Legal Aid and Restricted Betting from 2015-10-18T11:25

With some families fighting for access to their children unable to get legal aid, or afford a lawyer, an increasing number have to represent themselves in court. They reveal what its like to naviga...

Witchcraft&Transgender waiting times from 2015-10-11T22:19

In London, the Metropolitan Police's dedicated faith based abuse team, Project Violent has seen a significant increase in reports of crimes related to abuse. But other areas don't have such special...

Doping in rugby and funeral costs from 2015-10-04T11:39

More than half of the athletes currently banned by anti-doping authorities in the UK are rugby players. There are 15 from rugby union and 13 from rugby league - the majority from the lower leagues ...

GcMaf - is it safe? And the latest on Diesel Emissions from 2015-10-01T16:21

A medicine made from human blood, which claims to treat cancer and autism, is still being sold despite warnings from the health regulator. The product GcMAF manufactured by Guernsey based Immuno...

Police pursuits and illegal teeth whitening from 2015-09-20T11:32

Most police pursuits end safely with the suspect arrested. But sometimes they end tragically, leaving people dead or seriously injured. The victim isn't always the driver or a passenger in the car ...

Sexual Abuse In Schools from 2015-09-06T11:50

Five Live Investigates reveals the thousands of sexual crimes occurring in schools in the UK. Many are carried out by fellow pupils in so called 'peer on peer abuse' incidents. But are schools deal...

Cosmetic Treatments&Write-Offs from 2015-05-31T12:06

Cosmetic therapist Marie McGinty claims to be a registered nurse with additional training to prescribe drugs. But there's no record of her on the nurses' register. One of her clients says she suffe...

Leaseholder Bills&Pharmacy Errors from 2015-05-24T12:05

Leaseholders 'overcharged' by as much as £1 billion a year by landlords and property agents, says an industry whistleblower. They are charged for day-to-day maintenance to communal areas of blocks ...

Terror Finance&Emissions from 2015-05-17T12:10

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

The Dark Net&are we Supporting Elite Athletes? from 2015-03-29T11:00

Tough encryption software used on mobile phones and in apps is creating no-go areas for the police and intelligence agencies trying to monitor terrorist traffic on the web. Europe's top cop says i...

Affordable Housing&STI Update from 2015-03-22T12:11

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

SEN postcode lottery&Delayed Discharges from 2015-03-15T13:10

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme&Academy Schools from 2015-03-08T13:30

An injured soldier awarded the George Medal for gallantry says the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme failed to recognise the severity of his disability. His case raises has fresh concerns over the s...

STI's&Forced Marriages from 2015-03-01T13:00

Websites offering online treatment STDs patients at risk. 5LI found a number of UK websites offering oral antibiotics&people with learning disabilities who are forced to marry.

Safeguarding in Care Homes&Unsafe HGVs from 2015-02-22T13:00

There were nearly 15,000 safeguarding alerts in England last year over alleged abuse in elderly care homes. Families say the system to protect vulnerable adults sometimes doesn't work. Also, one i...

Cavity Wall Insulation&Safety in Recycling plants from 2015-02-15T12:35

Thousands of homeowners 'mis-sold' cavity wall insulation, say campaigners. The insulation was fitted as part of a drive to boost energy efficiency in Britain's homes. Also - the poor safety record...

Care Homes&Roadwork nightmares from 2015-02-08T12:55

The elderly care homes failing to meet national standards. One in five care homes for older people in England fails to meet CQC tests.

Can't Pay, Won't Pay - Child Maintenance&concern over Suicide from 2015-01-25T12:59

Parents owed child maintenance payments via the CSA are owed almost £4 billion, but questions are being asked about how much of it will ever be paid. And, concern over the websites that encourag...

Discharging mental health patients&Phishing emails from 2015-01-18T12:59

Patients group Healthwatch estimates 1 in 8 mental health patients in England are sent home from hospital too soon or without adequate support. Also - have some of the telecoms companies been hacke...

Ambulance Crisis from 2015-01-11T13:00

8 out of 10 ambulance trusts in England are failing to hit performance targets for responding to the most serious medical emergencies. With NHS emergency services in crisis, the programme goes insi...

Late Trains&Infusions from 2015-01-04T13:00

Latest figures show passenger complaints about rail travel are on the rise. Maintenance of tracks and key infrastructure is behind schedule leading to delays and cancellations. The programme assess...

Closing Pubs&Banning Legal Highs from 2014-12-21T13:10

With 31 pubs closing each week, how successful is the government scheme designed to protect them from developers? For the past two years, campaigners have been able to designate a pub as an Asset o...

Foreign Criminals&Drinking whilst Pregnant from 2014-12-14T13:00

5 live investigates reveals one in seven people arrested in England and Wales last year came from overseas and many police forces often fail to carry out basic background check to see if they have ...

Royal Mail&Radiotherapy from 2014-12-07T13:00

Royal Mail says its traditional job of delivering letters and parcels six days a week to every address in the UK for the same price is under threat. We hear from frontline postmen who fear for thei...

Organ Transplant&Muslim Schools from 2014-11-30T13:05

A patient describes how he got cancer from a kidney donated from a woman with lymphoma. 1 in 4 transplant organs now comes from a "higher risk" donor - people who were over 70, had a tumour or a hi...

Domestic Abuse from 2014-11-23T12:40

More than half of all domestic abuse cases investigated by the police result in no action being taken against the offender according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. Thirty-three of the ...

Child Malnutrition from 2014-11-16T13:20

As a charity warns children in Britain are facing a silent epidemic of hunger, we reveal youngsters have been treated hundreds of times for malnutrition in hospital. Also, forty years on, solicitor...

Supermarkets from 2014-11-09T12:20

The large supermarkets are accused of blighting some town centres by failing to deliver on plans to build new retail facilities. Also, the military fund raisers who're keeping the lion's share of t...

Probation Services from 2014-11-02T11:00

The government wants to put more offenders on probation. But front-line staff say the re-organisation is causing chaos putting staff and the public at risk.

Brain Tumours from 2014-10-26T13:23

GPs are being 'prevented' from sending patients directly for early diagnostic tests that would show brain cancer. Some of the CCGs - clinical commissioning groups - in England say only consultants ...

Scottish Power cashback&proper person checks in football from 2014-10-19T12:30

A confidential liquidator's report accuses Scottish Power of reneging on a promise to pay cashback to 600,000 customers who had bought extended warranties. Under the warranty, they could get their ...

Sexting from 2014-10-05T12:30

Sexting is on the increase among teenagers - and is spreading to primary schools. But are teachers alerting pupils to the dangers of sending intimate selfies to classmates? Also - the woman awarded...

Disability Hate Crime from 2014-09-21T12:30

The former Director of Public Prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald says we're still failing victims of disability hate crime - 18 months after a damning review of the criminal justice system recommended...

Crisis in Social Care from 2014-09-14T12:30

5live Investigates has exclusive figures which reveal nine out of ten councils no longer provide social care to people whose needs are assessed as 'low' or 'moderate.' This affects people who strug...

Gulf War Illness&Assaults on Prison Staff from 2014-05-04T12:00

A former soldier wins Legal Aid in his fight to identify what caused his Gulf War illness. He's hoping to go to court to force the Ministry of Defence to reveal what it knew of the risks the vaccin...

Parental Child Abduction&Broadband from 2014-04-27T12:24

British laws need to be strengthened to prevent parental child abductions, say campaigners. A loophole means an estranged partner can take a child permanently overseas without getting the permissio...

Disabled Public Travel from 2014-04-06T12:00

One in five disabled passengers don't get the help they need to get off trains according to a survey by the transport watchdog Passenger Focus. 5live Investigates hears stories from rail customers ...

Car Insurance Fraud&Flight Recorders from 2014-03-30T12:30

5live Investigates joins the fraud squad in one of their biggest crackdowns on car insurance fraud - a crime which drives up all our motor premiums. Plus the son of a man killed in the Clutha Vault...

Charity Calls&Care Homes from 2014-03-23T13:00

Some charities could face sanctions if they use 'aggressive' telephone fundraising techniques says life peer Lord Hodgson. It follows a report suggesting more people feel harassed on the telephone ...

Eye Surgery&Rogue Landlords from 2014-03-16T13:00

An MP calls for tougher regulations around laser and lens replacement eye surgery and patients tell 5live Investigates about their experiences at the hands of high street providers. Steve Schallhor...

Domestic Violence&Nuisance from 2014-03-09T13:00

It's thought as many as three quarters of a million children witness domestic violence in the UK each year. New research reveals the devastating impact it can have on their physical and mental well...

Mental Health&Steroid Use from 2014-03-02T13:00

Mental health services need to get the same investment, planning and attention that is given to physical health says NHS England. The admission comes after a 5live investigation reveals thousands o...

Write offs returned to the road&bogus law firms from 2014-02-23T21:00

A quarter of a million cars written off each year return to the roads. There are no checks on the quality of the repairs and one Police and Crime Commissioner says they pose a risk to road users. 5...

Football governance&child sexual exploitation concerns from 2014-02-16T12:17

Fans need a greater voice in football club boardrooms. MPs are calling for a change in the law to make it easier for supporters to buy a stake in their club. Also, the police in Greater Manchester ...

Sex offender treatment&workers not receiving Employment Tribunal awards from 2014-02-09T13:30

Sex offenders leaving prison without getting treatment, increasing the risks they will go on and re-offend. Also, one in three workers who win damages at an employment tribunal never receive a penn...

Bus Lane Enforcement&The Paterson Scandal from 2014-02-02T14:00

Councils accused of continuing to fine motorists even when independent adjudicators say the warning signs are confusing. Also, the breast cancer scandal in the West Midlands. Lawyers raise question...

Diamond Investment Schemes from 2014-01-19T11:00

Adrian Goldberg speaks to the families of vulnerable older people persuaded to invest tens of thousands of pounds in diamonds they never get to see and which can be marked up by up to seventeen tim...

Gene Doping from 2014-01-12T13:00

Gene therapy is a pioneering branch of medicine that aims to treat disease using genes. But the treatment also has the potential to be exploited by athletes and their coaches seeking an unfair adva...

Gay Escorts from 2014-01-05T13:15

Adrian Goldberg speaks to a young male prostitute working in London's Soho and hears from his family about their views on the trade. The internet has modernised the old 'rent boy' scene where young...

Council Crisis Grants&Dog Theft from 2013-12-22T13:30

Councils in England accused of sitting on grants that could be used to ease the plight of families in dire financial need. Also - the rise in dog thefts. MPs say more needs to be done to tackle the...

Taxi Driver Attacks&Vishing Fraud from 2013-12-15T13:30

One taxi driver every two weeks is killed or seriously injured in an attack while at work. Figures released to 5 Live Investigates show that 161 cabbies were the victims of wounding with intent, at...

Dementia medication&CPS undercharging from 2013-12-08T12:41

Adrian Goldberg discovers people who suffer from dementia are still being prescribed anti-depressants - despite warnings they can do more harm than good. One doctor claims the drugs can lead to fal...

Aggressive Parents at Football Matches from 2013-12-01T13:00

The FA is taking action to improve the behaviour of a minority of parents and club officials who're aggressive and abusive at youth football matches. Some young refs are being intimidated and bulli...

'Far Right Attacks on Muslims from 2013-11-24T13:00

Far right extremists are using the internet to target Muslims with hate-filled messages. Campaigners claim the police aren't doing enough to curb it - and that violent language on the web is spilli...

Home Circumcision&Art Theft from 2013-11-17T13:00

Concerns over the safety of home circumcision. With the NHS saying it will only fund the procedure if it is needed for medical reasons, families wanting their baby boys circumcised are turning to p...

Fitness for Work Assessments from 2013-11-10T13:00

Government fitness to work tests are failing to take account of the medical history of people suffering mental health problems, say campaigners. The result is that people are losing benefits. One f...

Dementia from 2013-11-03T15:00

Police say they're dealing with an increasing number of people suffering from dementia. Families say the police are often called because the support services that are in place to care for people ha...

Could Rabies come to the UK? from 2013-10-20T14:00

Has the UK dropped its guard when it comes to rabies? Since last year, dogs arriving from other parts of the EU are only required to have a single rabies jab - but for some animals that's not enoug...

Billions owed to small firms&rise in Paramedic stress from 2013-10-13T14:00

5 Live Investigates has found that the Prompt Payment Code, a scheme to ensure small companies get paid on time isn't working. With £30 billion owed to small suppliers, former trade minister Lord D...

Historical Child Abuse&Offshore Helicopter Safety from 2013-10-06T14:00

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Waste Fires, Loans,&Variable Speed Signs from 2013-09-29T13:00

Is the Environment Agency tough enough when it comes to regulating waste re-cycling sites? Firefighters say they see repeat problems at some waste plants. Also, we investigate the personal loans br...

Firefighter Fitness&Bogus Driving Instructors from 2013-09-22T14:02

One in ten firefighters failing recommended fitness tests, according to figures released by UK fire brigades. Also: the clampdown on rogue driving instructors passing themselves off as bona-fida pr...

Clozapine&Property Tax Loopholes from 2013-09-15T21:45

The schizophrenia drug linked to six fatal adverse reactions a week. It changes lives but serious side effects can prove fatal if the patient is not properly monitored. Also, the business rates avo...

Hospital staff shortages from 2013-09-08T12:02

One in 10 A+E posts is vacant - does an over reliance on agency staff risk patient safety? The pressure group Patients First says it does. Also, staffing shortages are having an impact on other hig...

Ringing the Changes for School Leavers from 2013-05-19T11:17

From September, 16 and 17 year olds will be required to be in some form of education or training, and this will be extended to 18 come 2015. Are there adequate preparations in place or will young p...

Emergency Care Pressures from 2013-05-12T12:40

Thousands of hours of emergency ambulance time each week is lost because crews have to queue to offload patients at A+E. It means they can't respond to new 999 calls. Also, the companies that have ...

Ambulance Delays from 2013-05-05T12:02

Delays in ambulance response times in the East of England are putting lives at risk, says a whistle blower paramedic. He's been despatched in a car in response to some 999 calls - but when he's cal...

Football Academies&Retail Fraud from 2013-04-28T12:00

5 Live Investigates finds out what clubs in Leagues one and two really think of reforms to the football academy system. As two clubs close their academies, could the new system be hurting lower tea...

Doctors Conduct&Letting Agents from 2013-04-14T12:00

Why are hospital trusts failing to share information about doctors' poor performance with the General Medical Council and other NHS trusts, allowing some doctors to travel throughout the system wit...

Deprivation of Liberty Orders from 2013-04-07T12:00

Care and health workers are failing to follow proper procedure before curtailing the freedoms of patients suffering from brain injuries or dementia. Also - the training company accused of cashing i...

Bootleg Bio Fuel from 2013-03-24T13:00

It's been described as the new metal theft... the thieves stealing used cooking oil to make bootleg bio-fuel. Up to one fifth of all used cooking oil is ending up with criminals. Plus - police esti...

Football Racism from 2013-03-17T13:00

The anti-racist campaign group Kick It Out rejects criticism from football fans that it's been ineffective in tackling racism in the game. A survey of 2,500 fans by researchers at Loughborough Univ...

Variable Speed Limits from 2013-03-10T13:00

A lawyer says motorists caught breaking variable speed limits on some stretches of motorway may be able to get their conviction overturned. Prosecutors believed the signs did not comply with traffi...

Catalogue cheque scam from 2013-03-03T11:58

The 101 year old marathon runner Fauja Singh is a hero in his native India and his adopted home of Britain. Nobody older has finished the race - yet Mr Singh is not in the Guinness Book of Records...

Disappearing online daters from 2013-02-24T12:18

Customers of online dating sites owned by Cupid plc voice their suspicions about the flirty daters who mysteriously disappeared once they paid their subscriptions. Presenter Adrian Goldberg talk...

UKBA visa appointments 'sold for cash' from 2013-02-17T12:02

Foreign nationals are making a full-time living by illegitimately selling same-day visa appointments because of long-standing problems with the UK Border Agency's online booking system. People want...

Metal Investment Scam&GP Surgeries from 2013-02-10T12:00

Victims of metal investment schemes which promise the earth but cost a fortune. Plus GP surgeries which charge patients a premium rate to call them.

Fake Self-Employment in the Work Programme from 2013-02-03T12:13

Why would welfare to work advisers tell the long-term unemployed to become self-employed? Adrian Goldberg hears from a range of jobless people who've been told to turn their hobbies into businesses...

False Accusations from 2013-01-20T12:05

Why would anyone make a false accusation of sexual abuse? We hear from someone who did just that and from another man who's life was ruined when he was wrongfully accused. In the wake of the Jimmy ...

Perils of Weight Loss Surgery from 2013-01-13T12:30

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

'Illicit Alcohol, Heart Pumps&Goats for Christmas from 2012-12-23T22:27

Legitimate traders say HMRC needs to do more to tackle organised alcohol fraud. One in 5 bottle and cans of beer sold in Britain has evaded excise duty. Also - the charities accused of failing to b...

Football Banning Orders&Disabled Parking Charges from 2012-12-09T21:00

Are the policing using flimsy evidence to impose football banning orders? Also - the hospitals that may be in breach of the law by trying to introduce 'fair' parking charges for disabled motorists.

Re-selling Football Tickets&Dog Smuggling from 2012-12-02T22:45

Fans say Premiership clubs that sign up to ticket resale sites are condoning 'legalised touting.' Viagogo has reached ticket resale agreements with more than half the Premiership clubs. Also - cal...

Teachers on Social Media&Sport Supplements from 2012-11-25T22:22

Social Media being used by some teachers to form improper relationships with pupils. Also, the call for tougher regulation of body building supplements. Some supplements have been linked to health ...

Speed Awareness&Racism in Football from 2012-11-18T22:26

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting-edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Obesity Fire Rescue Costs from 2012-11-11T23:00

Fire and Rescue services in the UK are called out to assist severely obese people more than ten times a week. Each incident can cost up to several thousand pounds. Adrian Goldberg hears the stories...

Supply Teachers Paid Offshore from 2012-11-04T22:10

Thousands of public sector workers have unwittingly been part of a massive tax avoidance scheme to save their employer millions of pounds - but which has left the taxpayer out of pocket. Adrian Gol...

Failing 5 Star Care Homes from 2012-10-28T23:00

Can you trust the claims of a care home? We hear about the care homes awarded a five star rating, but which are failing to meet even the minimum standards of the national regulator. Adrian Goldberg...

Agency Workers Out of Pocket from 2012-10-21T21:09

Take a look at your pay slip. If you work for a temp agency, beware of the tax deal hitting low-paid workers and the taxman. Recruitment agencies employing minimum wage workers are paying large sum...

Get Rich Quick Schemes from 2012-10-14T21:16

Imagine if you had a job where you could earn nineteen thousand pounds in four minutes? A job where you could live a luxury life-style of fast cars, paradise beaches and private jets. In 5 Live I...

Surprise Repair Bills for Motorists from 2012-10-08T16:37

5 Live Investigates the mystery bills which some drivers are getting through the post after an incident on the motorway. Take the case of Sheila. She was driving up the M1 when she skidded on an un...

Commercial Energy from 2012-04-22T21:45

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting-edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Stop Delaying Justice from 2012-04-15T21:45

Miscarriages of justice are happening in the Magistrates Court system because of a drive to reduce delays, say defence lawyers. They say some cases are being dismissed because prosecutors and the p...

Football Fan Surveillance from 2012-04-01T21:30

Football fans say the police are heavy-handed in the way they impose some travel restrictions on travelling supporters. They say the actions of the police are disproportionate, and ignore their civ...

Olympic Brand Police from 2012-03-25T21:30

Organisers of the London 2012 are being accused of heavy handed tactics in the way they're protecting the Olympic brand. Architects who've been involved in designing some of the facilities are bein...

Drivers Dodging Penalty Points from 2012-03-19T11:30

Criminals are exploiting weaknesses in the enforcement of speeding penalty points to help motorists evade disqualification. They set up a series of bogus identites which they use to take the point...

GPs Refuse to Visit Care Homes from 2012-03-11T22:22

The ailing care home residents who struggle to get a GP to visit - instead medication is prescribed over the phone. In some cases, care homes even pay GPs to provide what's decsribed as 'enhanced' ...

Car Credit Hire Fraud from 2012-03-04T22:25

As the motor insurance industry roots out bogus whiplash claims, fraudsters have moved in on credit hire - the system that allows motorists involved in a road smash to get a replacement hire car. T...

Care Fees Avoidance from 2012-02-26T23:40

Adrian Goldberg asks whether it's easier to avoid paying care home fees and get the state to pay in some areas than others. Elderly people in need of residential care receive no financial help from...

Privacy Watchdog Whistleblower from 2012-02-19T23:33

In his first broadcast interview, a former senior investigator with the privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office speaks to Adrian Goldberg and criticises his former employers for not...

Britain's Ghost Streets from 2012-02-12T23:35

Under the last government, £2.2 billion was spent regenerating areas in the north of England and the Midlands to make them more attractive to new homeowners in what were known as Pathfinder schemes...

The Dark Web from 2012-02-05T23:30

Adrian Goldberg investigates the dark web, a hidden part of the internet where paedophiles, drug dealers and gun smugglers can ply their trade without fear of being identified. Supporters of it say...

Taxis to School on the Taxpayer from 2012-01-29T23:00

Adrian Goldberg investigates the millions of pounds local authorities spend every year sending children to and from school in taxis. Rural areas spend disproportionately more on cabs for pupils bec...

SOPA&Business Rates Avoidance from 2012-01-22T23:48

As Wikipedia takes down its English language website in protest against proposed anti-piracy laws in the US, Adrian Goldberg looks at the implications of the Stop Online Piracy Act for internet use...

Foul Play in Football Apprenticeships from 2012-01-15T23:30

How wisely is taxpayers' money being spent on government-backed apprenticeships? This week the programme investigates one scheme set up by ex-Welsh football international Mark Aizlewood which was m...

Multi-Million Pound School I.T Scam from 2012-01-08T23:00

Adrian Goldberg investigates the schools over-paying by as much as ten times for equipment like photocopiers and laptops after being mis-sold leases. Following our investigation into problems with ...

UK's Counterfeit Goods Capital from 2011-12-18T22:30

Manchester and Salford form the national warehousing and distribution centre for the UK counterfeit racket, according to trade standards officers. The industry says the enforcement agencies are str...

Sinking of the Swanland from 2011-12-11T22:34

Over the past five years, port inspectors had identified 85 safety concerns with the cargo ship that sank off the Welsh coast with the loss of six crew. The programme also reveals the concerns rais...

British-Pakistani Kidnap from 2011-12-04T22:30

The number of British Pakistanis kidnapped while visiting relatives in Pakistani has nearly trebled over the last four years. The official figures are small - going from 8 to 22 cases - but the pol...

Bogus Car Insurance Brokers from 2011-11-27T22:22

The latest fraud to hit the insurance industry - the ghost brokers who've sold bogus cover to 20,000 motorists. It's costing the industry hundreds of millions of pounds - and is set to grow. We inv...

Illegal Metal Scrapyards from 2011-11-20T22:25

More needs to be done to crackdown on illegal scrapyards, say industry leaders. They estimate up to 900 sites are operating unlawfully and some are used by criminals to launder metals stolen from t...

Criminal Private Investigators from 2011-11-13T22:24

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Small Firms Caught by Fraudulent Leases from 2011-11-06T23:02

Adrian Goldberg investigates the leasing scams costing small businesses thousands of pounds. And he asks why big banks are pursuing GPs and small traders even when the rogue companies which dre...

Who watches the watchdogs? from 2011-10-30T23:06

As the Office of Fair Trading takes steps to close down a loan broker - seven years after the BBC started getting complaints about the company - Adrian Goldberg asks whether the watchdogs are doing...

Political Lobbying from 2011-10-23T22:56

Adrian Goldberg investigates the world of political lobbying. Following the revelations about former Defence Secretary Liam Fox and his friend Adam Werritty, Adrian talks to insiders about how pr...

Homeowners Beware of Risky Lease Deals from 2011-10-16T22:02

Adrian Goldberg investigates a new type of property deal that experts warn is highly risky. People struggling to sell their home are being approached by investors who want to take a 'lease opti...

Stem Cell Banks: A Miracle Cure? from 2011-10-09T22:17

Adrian Goldberg and the team investigate the companies offering to store blood from your baby's umbilical cord, which they say could one day save their life. Parents are told it's a "once in a l...

Trading Standards: Cash&Complaints from 2011-10-02T23:22

Adrian Goldberg asks why Trading Standards is receiving money from a loans company whose customers complain that they have had payments taken from their bank accounts without permission. 5 live ...

Middle Class Cannabis Farms from 2011-09-25T22:11

Adrian Goldberg finds that cannabis farming is increasingly a suburban phenomenon. He interviews a professional woman from a leafy village in the North West of England who is growing cannabis i...

NHS Staff Who Can't Speak English from 2011-09-18T21:14

In the news this week: the doctors and nurses who can't speak English. But 5 live Investigates can reveal the problem is even bigger than that. We hear that the poor English of some overseas pr...

Cyber Stalking from 2011-05-02T13:00

Who's watching you online? Cyber stalkers are using increasingly sophisticated means to target their victims. In some cases, they are deploying spyware to get remote access to their quarry's comput...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from 2011-04-18T12:30

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues. Some nurses are defying their own professional standards when it co...

Adventure Holiday Safety Scare from 2011-04-04T11:15

Gap year safety. A coroner has called on the Government to review the safety procedures of companies offering gap year adventure trips. It follows the death of a student on a conservation holiday i...

Racism in Russian Football from 2011-03-28T13:44

Russia has pledged to tackle racism in football ahead of the 2018 World Cup. We investigate the depth of prejudice at one of Russia's most successful clubs. Zenit St Petersburg competes regularly a...

Stolen Fuel Crime from 2011-03-21T19:16

Adrian Goldberg investigates the rise in fuel crime as the price of petrol and diesel reaches a high at the pump. Nearly two-thirds of hauliers say they've had fuel stolen from their lorries or ...

Sports Scholarships from 2011-03-14T11:00

Adrian Goldberg with cutting edge investigations. Sports scholarships - With universities set to increase tuition fees, an increasing numbers of British students are now trying to win sports sch...

Cross-Border Benefit Fraud from 2011-03-06T22:55

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism. 5 Live Investigates uncovers disturbing evidence of Polish workers victimised by an elaborate credit, loans and benefits scam.Poli...

Second hand car loans&Non-League Finances from 2011-02-27T23:26

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues. Unwitting second-hand car buyers are being chased for hundreds of p...

Gay Muslim Marriage from 2011-02-20T23:19

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism. British gay Muslims are joining the global fight for equality and seeking gay marriage. 5 live Investigates speaks to pioneering g...

The XXX Files from 2011-02-13T23:35

5 live Investigates exposes the law firms making a mint by accusing innocent people of illegal downloading. As the entertainment industry cracked down on illegal file-sharing, an opportunity was...

ADHD Drug Cheats from 2011-02-06T23:59

5 live Investigates speaks exclusively to head teachers who claim stimulants are being over-prescribed to young children. They are raising the alarm on what they say is "over-prescription" of power...

Prison Riot Revelations from 2011-01-30T23:57

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism. 2011 has got off to a rocky start for HM Prison Service, as inmates at Ford open prison in West Sussex rioted on New Year's Day. 5...

NHS Reforms - The Truth from 2011-01-23T23:34

Who is really behind the current NHS reforms and just how radical will they be? Health Minister Andrew Lansley is the face of the proposed reforms but Adrian Goldberg reveals how their design wa...

Park Life Problems from 2011-01-16T21:00

Adrian Goldberg investigates allegations of harassment and bullying against some of the estimated 220,000 Britons who now live permanently in "park homes" - high end mobile homes, which are cheaper...

Civil Recovery - High Street Justice? from 2011-01-09T23:30

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues High street shops are using 'civil recovery' procedures to seek comp...

Drug Driving from 2010-12-13T10:08

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues. Drug drivers know that the chances that they'll be brought to book ...

Car Clocking from 2010-12-05T22:30

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues. New figures reveal that 1 in 39 vehicles have mileage lower than at...

Name Change Danger from 2010-11-28T23:02

Investigative journalism with Adrian Goldberg.At least 600 criminals have changed their identity to avoid the sex offenders register. In one case, it allowed a paedophile to travel to Bangkok - a k...

How Drug Companies Keep Prices High from 2010-11-21T23:37

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism. An open letter to the Prime Minister in the British Medical Journal accuses drug companies of charging too much for medicines use...