Sensemaker: Why UK universities face testing times
The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise a...
25 Jan 20247min
Sensemaker: Fujitsu and the Post Office scandal
The Japanese technology giant has apologised for its role in one of Britain’s most widespread miscarriages of justice. How much damage could it do to the company?To find out more about Tortoise:- Down...
24 Jan 20245min
Sensemaker: Hizb’ut-Tahrir banned in the UK
After almost 20 years of trying the British government has finally succeeded in banning the Islamist group Hizb’ut-Tahrir. But will the ban stick and is it really enforceable?To find out more about To...
23 Jan 20247min
News Meeting: Tata Steel job losses and why are measles cases rising?
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.In this episode the team discuss the news that Tata steel has decided to shut ...
22 Jan 202433min
Sensemaker: Ecuador’s state of war
It used to be one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Now its president says it’s in a “state of war” against drug gangs. How did Ecuador descend into violence?Listen to episode of The Ne...
22 Jan 20247min
News Meeting: How important will immigration be at the next election?
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor Ceri Thomas.In this episode the team discuss the Conservative infighting over the Rwanda bill, Pakist...
19 Jan 202433min
Sensemaker: Iceland feels the heat
Molten lava from a fissure in the ground flowed into an Icelandic town on Sunday, setting several houses on fire. Is the country facing a new period of volcanic activity?To find out more about Tortois...
19 Jan 20245min
Trendy: The welfare state we're in
A quarter of all government spending goes on welfare, including pensions, housing and incapacity benefit. What challenges does the next government face when it comes to welfare?Email: trendy@tortoisem...
18 Jan 202442min
