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...the Planet? Dispatches: Sophie Morgan investigates the carbon footprint of the tech industry, as she discovers some shocking truths about the hidden cost of our online habits.

November 2020
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...Dispatches: As the furlough scheme ends, Dispatches follows a minimum-wage vacancy at a Manchester restaurant, which attracts almost 1000 applicants as unemployment rates spiral.
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As Britain's service industry battles to survive Covid-19, Dispatches investigates the promises made by hotels, trains and pubs of 'deep cleans' and 'enhanced hygiene practices'.
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Dispatches: Theft, vandalism, violence - some of the crimes linked to several Traveller communities in England. A look at the truth behind stories of criminality and lawlessness.
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...Secrets of Davos - Dispatches: Cate Brown investigates allegations of sexism and harassment in Davos at the annual summit of world leaders and businessmen.
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As rail commuters face rising fares, delays and overcrowding, the Government plans an HS2 that won't run until 2040. For now, asks Liam Halligan, how do we fix our trains?
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...Charity Scandal - Dispatches: A special investigation reveals celebrities charging huge fees to support charities, as some of the most famous people in Britain profit from charity work.
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...Truth About Your Coffee - Dispatches: Antony Barnett visits Guatemala to find young kids working long hours in gruelling conditions picking coffee beans for Starbucks and Nespresso.
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...Has Philip Morris International Really Given Up Smoking? - Dispatches: Examining the truth behind one of the biggest tobacco firms' claims to be promoting a smoke-free future.
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In Britain, 4.1 million children are growing up in poverty. Dispatches follows three families to show what life is like if there's not enough money for life's essentials.
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Dispatches explores the issue of pregnant women who find themselves with no place to call home, and conducts an exclusive survey of midwives to get a sense of the scale of the problem
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Dispatches investigates the extraordinary friendship between Prince Andrew and multi-millionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And reporter Cathy Newman explores Epstein's British connections.
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Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world - one in three online purchases are made through its site. Dispatches reporter Sophie Morgan investigates its unstoppable growth.
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Dispatches examines the influence of Dominic Cummings and Seumas Milne, controversial advisors to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Are they driven by party politics or their own agendas?
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Antony Barnett investigates how a trade deal with America might leave the NHS footing a bill for billions, meaning less money for our healthcare
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A Dispatches investigation into the epidemic use of the drug GHB in the gay community, where users are vulnerable to overdosing and sexual abuse
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Reporter Sanah Ahsan explores Britain's youth depression crisis, to find out what's fuelling it and to examine what treatment is available for young people
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Reporter Antony Barnett investigates the 'golden visa' scheme, which offers British residency to wealthy foreign nationals
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Reporter Liam Halligan investigates allegations of shoddy standards, poor customer care and excessive profits at Britain's second biggest - and most profitable - builder, Persimmon
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As Conservative Party members choose our next PM, who else is looking to shape Conservative priorities behind the scenes, and what do they stand to gain?
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