Special Reports

Sri Lanka: civil war 06 April 2011

A comprehensive investigation of Sri Lanka's brutal civil war and analysis of alleged crimes against humanity.

The battle for Syria 02 April 2012

Inside a secret civil war, Channel 4 News witnesses Syria's bloody fight for freedom.

The past on trial 08 November 2012

Savile scandal. North Wales abuse. Hillsborough files. As institutional failures of the past dominate the present, Channel 4 News asks whether this is a watershed moment for Britain. #pastontrial

Death of the high street 25 January 2012

As one in six shops across the UK lies empty, just what is the future for the British high street? Channel 4 News special report.

Economy: from crash to cuts 06 April 2011

The global financial crisis from the banking collapse to the credit crunch and a new era of cuts and austerity.

Channel 4 Jobs Report 13 March 2012

Where do we find 2.5 million jobs? In this multimedia project we tackle the biggest question facing the UK economy

Data Baby 04 March 2013

Watch the data baby grow as we examine how your searches and clicks are reshaping the web - and you.

England riots: special report 13 November 2012

Street riots trigger a crisis in policing, politics and society - but what caused them and what do we do about them?

NHS uncovered 06 April 2011

Inside the NHS with Channel 4 News and Dispatches in an era of reform and cuts.

Afghanistan war: taking on the Taliban 06 April 2011

After almost 10 years of conflict, Channel 4 News reveals real war stories as British troops battle the Taliban and IEDs.

London 2012 Olympics 16 May 2012

Insight, analysis, video and breaking news from the Olympic Games.

Arab revolt: Middle East uprisings 06 April 2011

Unprecedented scenes of people power from Tunisia to Egypt - Channel 4 News reports from the heart of the uprisings.