Patients tell us of their experiences at privately run centres paid by the NHS to care for children and teenagers with mental health problems, while former staff describe an 'out of control' culture of self-harm.:: Anyone feeling emotionally di

What happens to children who are rejected by their school?

Apr 30th, 2019 14m 14s

More pupils are being kicked out of school than ever before - often for taking and selling illegal drugs, carrying knives and beating up teachers. Home editor Jason Farrell has been given rare access to two units set up to look after children w

The volunteers who are trying to rehabilitate sex offenders

Apr 17th, 2019 12m 20s

How can a dangerous sex offender be rehabilitated? Is it even possible? The little known Circles project tries to do so, by putting a sex offender into an intensive series of discussions with ordinary people. This bold and controversial therapy

Computer says no: The predictive algorithms that are changing lives

Mar 1st, 2019 14m 19s

Predictive algorithms, where computers crunch statistics to advise on possible futures, are increasingly commonplace in UK councils and police forces. They're being used for everything from traffic management to benefits sanctions. Critics say

Debt: I Have £5 To Make 63 Meals

Jan 31st, 2019 13m 35s

The lack of affordable housing combined with high interest loans - often from illegal loan sharks - means many people on low incomes are struggling to survive in modern Britain.The latest leg of our series examining life around the UK takes us

The Changing Face Of Dating

Dec 21st, 2018 14m 54s

The search for love used to be all about lonely-hearts columns, blind-dates and match-making friends. But now -- if you're single, it's pretty safe to presume you're on a dating app.As part of its Line 18 series, Sky News has been investigating

Caring For People With Learning Disabilities

Oct 31st, 2018 10m 34s

In the latest of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcast, Sky's Health Correspondent Paul Kelso looks at the long-term care of people with a learning disability and autism and how many are being kept in hospitals for far longer than is recommended.Produced

The Housing Crisis

Sep 21st, 2018 14m 12s

In the latest of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcast, Sky’s Economics Editor Ed Conway looks into the housing crisis and how people in various parts of the country are affected in different ways.Produced by Annie Joyce and Helen-Ann Smith.

Gang Violence In London

Jul 25th, 2018 17m 20s

Sky’s Kumba Kpakima meets some of the most feared gangs in London, and members of the communities being hit by violence.Produced by Anna Jones and Andy Hughes.

The Right To Be Female: Transgender Women Clash With Feminists

Jul 19th, 2018 13m 56s

In this instalment of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcasts looking at division in our society in 2018, Sky's Lucy Cotter learns what people think about proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act.The transgender community wants to simplify the legal

The North/South Divide Over Men's Health

May 30th, 2018 15m 9s

In this episode of Sky News' Line 18 series, Nick Martin examines why, statistically, men in the north of England are living shorter lives than those in the south.With the help of researchers at the University of Manchester, we've discovered th

Food Banks and Universal Credit

Apr 24th, 2018 13m 29s

In this instalment of Sky News's 'Line 18' reports looking at division in our society, our political correspondent Tom Rayner travels to Greater Manchester to look at how food bank use has been affected by the roll-out of the government's flags

How Divided Is Northern Ireland - 20 Years On From The Good Friday Agreement?

Apr 9th, 2018 13m 43s

In the third of Sky News' special 'Line 18' reports assessing the divides and fractures in our society, Ireland Correspondent David Blevins looks at Northern Ireland, 20 years on from the signing of the Good Friday agreement.Do people feel safe

The Jobs At Risk From Automation

Apr 3rd, 2018 14m 48s

In the second of Sky News' special 'Line 18' reports assessing the divides and fractures in our society, Technology Correspondent Tom Cheshire looks at automation.The automation of UK jobs, where robots take on roles previously filled by human

Wealth and Inequality

Mar 5th, 2018 14m 39s

Sky News Business Correspondent Adam Parsons hosts the first Line 18 Podcast.Line 18 is a new series of stories on Sky News, looking at how the United Kingdom is changing in 2018.In this episode, Adam looks at wealth inequality.Produced by Anna

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