The Report

What really went on in the jihadist attack at the In Amenas gas field in Algeria where workers were taken hostage? This programme examines how this security breach could have happened and hears of security concerns from those working at the facility. We speak with hostages who describe their ordeal and eventual escapes. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are the terrorist group who have claimed responsibility for the kidnappings, but who makes up this group and how do they operate in the wider Sahara region? A Canadian diplomat who was kidnapped in 2008 by the same terrorists gives us his original insight into the group's motivations.

Phil Kemp examines the Police Federation of England and Wales and its role in what has become known as "Plebgate", leading to the downfall of a cabinet Minister. Last October the Government Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell resigned over a row about what he told armed police officers when trying to leave Downing Street on his bike. The Report reveals internal divisions that led to one region of the Federation pursuing its own PR campaign against the wishes of the leadership and the new National Police Federation chair speaks, for the first time, about how he plans to build bridges with the government in the wake of the affair.

The LIBOR scandal deepens and more and more banks are becoming embroiled. In July of last year Simon Cox investigated LIBOR manipulation after Barclays’ was given a hefty fine by regulators. Now, following even worse abuses at Swiss Bank UBS, he examines what impact the growing number of legal cases may have and what reforms are required to stop banking scandals happening in the future. What impact are the growing number of legal cases having on bank profitability and can financial regulation stop abuses happening in the future?

Rail fares are up, punctuality targets missed on long-distance routes and services cancelled because of driver shortages - are passengers getting value for money?

After a year marked by new allegations about the scale of historic child abuse are there lessons for England and Wales in the way other countries have dealt with the issue? Simon Cox reports.

Phil Kemp investigates the sale of the British software company, Autonomy, to IT giant Hewlett Packard which claims it was misled about the firm's value.

The decision by Rotherham council to remove three foster children from a couple because of their support of UKIP provoked intense criticism, but one important detail which emerged is that the children were from a Roma family - one of a growing number coming into contact with social services in the UK. Simon Cox investigates concerns about the high number of Roma children being taken into care.

Recently the ordination of women Bishops in the UK was narrowly rejected by just six votes in the House of Laity in the General Synod, the Church's legislative body. Some believe that the House of Laity does not represent the views of the majority of churchgoers. Linda Pressly asks whether it needs reform and how the conservative agenda of some parishes might impact the wider Anglican church.

How robust is the NHS in dealing with doctors' bad practice? Health Correspondent for the West of England Matthew Hill asks why surgeon Rob Jones, who delivered the Camerons’ baby Florence in 2010, was able to remain in practice for 20 years in Cornwall despite being subject to 8 inquiries into his medical negligence. Sir Bruce Keogh exclusively tells the Report that in the next two years the NHS will be rolling out a league table or surgeons to scrutinise surgeons’ practice.

The Royal British Legion is spending millions of pounds to change the way it works. The man in charge says it must or the RBL will end up ‘like the dinosaurs’. Critics say the iconic charity behind the Poppy Appeal is losing sight of the veterans it was set up to help. Angus Crawford investigates.

What happens when victims of burglary come face to face with an intruder in their home and fight back? Melanie Abbot asks how the legal process works and whether they are treated as sympathetically as Justice Secretary, Christopher Grayling, thinks they should be?

Simon Cox investigates the battle of influence over Free Schools.

Jenny Chryss asks why, after 96 Liverpool fans died at Hillsborough in 1989, decades of investigations failed to uncover what really happened in Britain's worst sporting disaster.

With police still trying to establish a clear motive for the shooting of a British family and a cyclist in the French Alps, Simon Cox asks whether the murders will ever be solved.

Wesley Stephenson asks why London Metropolitan University was stripped of its licence to sponsor overseas students. The programme examines confidential minutes of management meetings at the University and uncovers crucial information about what happened.