Channel 4

Channel 4 is a free-to-air television network based in Leeds, UK, that serves the public. It was created to be the fourth television option for viewers in the UK, alongside the BBC's licence-funded channels, BBC One and BBC Two, and the commercial ITV network. The channel launched its broadcasts on 2 November 1982. While it mainly generates its own revenue, it is still publicly owned. Initially part of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), it is now run by Channel Four Television Corporation, which is a public corporation under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This organization was established in 1990 and became operational in 1993. In 2010, Channel 4 expanded its services to Wales, making it a channel available across the UK.

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Gazan family asks: ‘Why were we targeted by Israeli strike’?

2 days ago | channel4.com | Paraic O'Brien

After Israel ended its ceasefire two months ago the situation in Gaza has been worsening with food and aid blocked. And Israeli airstrikes have continued to bombard the strip. Tonight, we investigate one Israeli strike that killed 15 members of the same extended family, leaving only a seven-year-old boy and his mother as survivors. Warning, this report contains distressing details and images.
There will be many more cases like this - expert lawyer

2 days ago | channel4.com | Jackie Long

We spoke to Emma Torr who is a barrister working for the charity APPEAL, which takes on wrongful conviction cases and works with lawyers and specialist investigators to bring them to the Court of Appeal.
Bulgarians who ran Russian spy ring in UK jailed

3 days ago | channel4.com | Keme Nzerem

Six Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in the UK have been jailed for between 5 and 10 years each. Members of the spy ring referred to themselves as “the minions” and targeted reporters, politicians and Ukrainian troops. They also discussed kidnapping or killing Kremlin opponents.
‘We just weren’t prepared’ - expert on Covid test-and-trace failure

3 days ago | channel4.com | Jackie Long

We spoke to Professor Christina Pagel about the latest at the UK Covid Inquiry.
Covid inquiry: 180,000 lives could have been saved

3 days ago | channel4.com | Victoria Macdonald

If the government had listened to experts and implemented the same strategies used in other countries, 180,000 lives may have been saved during Covid, the UK Covid Inquiry heard today. East Asian death rates were five times lower than in the UK. The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group said the UK’s death toll was down to “political decisions rooted in arrogance” and a “dangerous belief that Britain was somehow different”.
US-China trade deal explained

3 days ago | channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi

The markets have responded positively to the latest twist in Donald Trump’s trade wars. After discussions in Geneva, the US and China both agreed to reduce tariffs for 90 days. President Trump promised the switch in policy will lead to a “great trade deal” and help to bring peace between the two countries.
Starmer vows to ‘significantly’ reduce migration figures

3 days ago | channel4.com | Gary Gibbon

The Prime Minister is promising a significant fall in immigration in the next four years, but refusing to put a number on it. Blaming the Tories for running an ‘open borders experiment’ he announced new plans to cut the numbers coming in on visas. Nigel Farage accused Labour of being panicked by Reform’s success. While on the left, he was accused of ramping-up anti-immigrant rhetoric, with echoes of Enoch Powell.
How reliant is UK on migrant care workers?

3 days ago | channel4.com | Ciaran Jenkins

One of the government’s big announcements was that decision to end visas for people coming to the UK to work in the adult social care sector. So, how reliant is the UK on migrant care workers?
India-Pakistan: will the ceasefire hold?

4 days ago | channel4.com | Secunder Kermani

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan is largely holding, despite both sides accusing each other of violations. Hours after the truce, heavy exchanges of fire were reported last night, but subsided this morning. The latest violence began after 26 tourists were killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir. India blamed the attack on Pakistan – which has denied any involvement – and says it has killed more than 100 militants. Today, both countries are assessing the damage caused in the conflict.
UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending - is the system broken?

4 days ago | channel4.com | Ria Chatterjee

Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside. A new inspection report shows the Prison and Probation Service has made “limited progress” on its rehabilitation strategy. Ex-offenders say the system is broken, but there is a way out. Ria Chatterjee has this report, which contains distressing details, including details of child abuse.