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?

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?

Tata Steel job losses and why are measles cases rising?

The Tortoise team are joined by Labour MP Liam Byrne to discuss the closure of the Port Talbot blast furnaces, Britain’s measles outbreak and a judge’s ruling against a manager who wanted to work from home.

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?

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, Pakistan’s missile strike on Iran and Fujitsu’s apology for the Horizon Post Office computer system. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com Guests: Katy Balls, political editor at The Spectator Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise Host: Ceri Thomas, editor at Tortoise Producer: Imy Harper Executive producer: Lewis Vickers

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?

The Bethany Cox abortion case

A 22 year-old woman from Stockton-on-Tees was found not guilty of having an illegal at-home abortion. She is one of six similar cases this year. Why is this happening?

Who is France’s new prime minister?

Gabriel Attal is the country’s youngest and first openly gay head of government. What does his appointment tell us about France?

Bill Ackman and the battle for the future of Harvard

The billionaire investor led a successful campaign against the president of Harvard following her guarded response to accusations of antisemitism on campus. What does he plan to do next?