Tonight - Season 19 / Year 2023

With fly-tipping in the UK reported to be at its highest level for a decade, and enforcement failing to keep pace, Michelle Ackerley looks at why so much rubbish is being dumped. She also examines the high-tech solutions that are being used to try to turn the tide.

Forty two per cent of GPs plan to leave the profession in the next five years. The lack of doctors, face-to-face appointments, continuity of care and resources are all putting patient safety at risk, and leaving family doctors and local surgeries on the brink. Twelve months on from his last film, Dr Amir Khan investigates how to fix primary care.

After strong demand for used cars in 2022 and ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles, motoring journalist Ginny Buckley looks at the affordability and reliability of electric cars. Is now the right time to trade in for an electric vehicle?

In Britain we own more than 40 million cars and finding somewhere to park them is proving problematic. It can lead to disputes over spaces on the streets we live in and those we work and shop in. So what can be done to tackle the country's parking problem? Reporter Adam Shaw finds out.

Britain has been in the grip of its worst flu season for almost a decade, and catching a cold or flu can have a huge impact on our health, the economy and the NHS. So what can we do to protect ourselves? Is it possible to boost your immune system? Reporter Kylie Pentelow finds out.

As the government vows to "stop the small boats", Adil Ray explores the UK's asylum crisis and attitudes towards migrants of all kinds, as well as addressing Britain's problem with immigration.

The number of households renting in Britain has doubled in the last two decades. With demand outstripping supply, prospective tenants are battling with record high prices and a fiercely competitive market, leaving many unable to find a place to live. Datshiane Navanayagam looks at the reality facing Britain's renters.

As food prices rise at the highest rate since 1978, Kate Quilton investigates why they are rocketing, who is being impacted, and what we can all do to save on our shopping bills.

Summer 2023 is being hailed as the first fully open holiday season since the start of the pandemic, but with industry experts reporting a sharp rise in the cost of holidays, could all-inclusive be the way to go? Ginny Buckley reports.

From enhancing healthcare to streamlining working lives and even offering companionship, artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible, but the race to harness this technology raises unsettling questions. In this programme, Rachel Younger explores the promise and the perils of artificial intelligence and investigates if humankind can keep up with the machines.

Since his diagnosis in 2019, rugby league star Rob Burrow has been battling Motor Neurone Disease, with wife Lindsey by his side. Last month she took part in the first Leeds marathon, one that saw memorable footage of Rob being carried over the finish line by his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield. Cameras follow Lindsey as she fits in marathon training with working and family life, while exploring the wider impact of this debilitating and terminal disease.

For many disabled people or those with mobility issues, getting away from it all can create a new set of stresses. Wheelchair-user Claire Lomas meets those with varying disabilities and mobility issues to understand what holds them back from travelling freely.

In the year to October 2022, care homes across England reported serving almost 6,000 people with 'notices to quit', with families often given just weeks to find a new home for residents with highly complex needs. So why are so many people being kicked out of care? Paul Brand investigates.

Research suggests 40 million adults in the UK have been targeted by scammers so far this year. Fraudsters are now cashing in on the cost of living crisis, taking advantage of our financial worries. So how do you spot a scam and what's being done to beat the crooks? Ranvir Singh reports.

To reach the UK's net zero target, the UK will need a green revolution in how we heat and power our homes. After we've faced huge increases to energy bills, are the current low carbon options too costly to install and too hard to maintain? And is the government doing enough to help households meet the cost of going green? Joe Crowley reports.

As a population we're living longer than ever before, but the years we're adding to our lives aren't necessarily the healthiest. In the UK, people are living on average 12 years in poor health - 14 per cent longer than in 1990. But what can we do to stop that? In the first of two programmes looking at healthy ageing, journalist Lara Lewington explores the lifestyle changes that might help us all live better for longer.

As a population we're living longer than ever before, but the years we're adding to our lives aren't necessarily the healthiest. In the UK, people are living on average 12 years in poor health - 14 per cent longer than in 1990. But what can we do to stop that? In the second of two Tonight programmes looking at healthy ageing, journalist Kate Quilton looks at the impact our diet can have on our later years.

Series of topical investigative reports exploring the stories behind the headlines.

Thousands of sewage spills annually take place in waters around the country. Combined with other pollution, some beaches are now in such a bad state that visitors are being officially advised to stay out entirely. Experts say our infrastructure badly needs upgrading - but how much will your bill need to rise in order to pay for it? Joe Crowley investigates.

The UK is a nation of pet lovers with around 13 million canines now estimated to live in UK homes, often as treasured members of the family. But dog attacks are on the rise, and last year saw a record 10 fatalities from dog-related injuries in England and Wales. Charlotte Hawkins reports on what is being done to tackle the problem.

It is thought to affect one in five pregnancies, so why don't we talk about miscarriage? News presenter Andrea Byrne opens up about her own experience of pregnancy loss as she examines the stigma around miscarriage and the support available for those who go through it.

Sleep deprivation is affecting work productivity and is said to be costing the country billions, with one in three reportedly suffering from insomnia, and sleep apnoea now affecting one-and-a-half million people. Rachel Townsend examines why so many people have trouble sleeping, and talks to experts and campaigners urging the government to act.

Ultra processed food has been linked by some to cancer, obesity, dementia and early mortality. So what's the truth about it, and how much damage is it doing to our health? Kate Quilton reports.

Paul Brand reports on a rise in shoplifting, which has more than doubled in just three years and cost retailers just short of one billion pounds a year. Aside from the financial impact, retailers are also reporting that thieves are becoming more brazen and their methods more aggressive, so why is it happening, and what is being done to stop it?

Across the UK and behind closed doors, thousands of children are providing care for loved ones who simply couldn't cope without their support. Ronke Phillips investigates the true scale of the issue and asks whether young carers are getting the support they need.

Last year in the UK, over £1.2billion was stolen by criminals through fraud - the equivalent of over £2,300 every minute. As scams become more sophisticated, how can we avoid becoming victims, and keep our cash safe? Alex Beresford reports.

Dr Ravi Jayaram helped expose serial killer nurse, Lucy Letby. It was months before his fears were finally investigated by police. He joins Paul Brand to investigate the estimated 11,000 avoidable deaths a year due to patient safety failings in the NHS.

The number of people not working because of long-term health problems has risen sharply and is now at the highest level since records began. But the government says they are determined to get Britain working in a bid to boost the economy. Adam Shaw finds out what's behind the UK's sick note epidemic.

There are almost six million drivers aged over 70 in Britain, and with an ageing population this number is set to rise. Should the current licensing system be changed, and what can be done to make the roads safer for everyone? Reporter Ginny Buckley investigates.

More than one in 10 people in the UK are thought to have arthritis in the knee or hip joints, and it's a growing problem. But with over one million people estimated to be on the NHS orthopaedics waiting list - many of them for joint replacement operations - some could wait years for treatment. So is surgery the only option for those in pain? Dr Zoe Williams investigates

After a year of rising food prices, soaring mortgages and high fuel costs, as a nation we're expected to have around £3billion less to spend this Christmas. Angellica Bell discovers the ways consumers can keep costs down and still have fun this Christmas.

In the UK, customers spent an estimated £20billion on Christmas gifts last year, and around a third of shopping was done online. As the postal system faces another demanding festive season, cameras go behind the scenes to meet the people who are delivering Christmas.

Across Britain there are families in their thousands, who through no fault of their own have been forced into temporary accommodation - from bedsits and hotel rooms, to shared units and even in some cases caravans - in fact at least 130,000 children will go to bed tonight in temporary accommodation. Daniel Hewitt meets families whose lives have been thrust into chaos by no-fault evictions, inadequate housing and a system on its knees.