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The standoff between Birmingham’s bin workers and the council is entering its fifth week as the latest pay offer was rejected. The Unite union says the dispute could spread to other areas of the country. . Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Casey MagloirePhotography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

MPs were recalled to Westminster early on Saturday and passed an emergency legislation that allowed the UK government to seize control of British Steel, after its Chinese owner appeared to threaten closure. How did we get here? And why has steel-making in the UK become an issue of national security? Writer: Serena CesareoProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

The President has imposed a 145 per cent tariff on Chinese imports to America but has hinted smartphones could be exempt.Writer: Xavier GreenwoodProducer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

This weekend the Met Office declared the south of England experienced what it called a ‘pollen bomb.’ Why is hay fever season starting earlier, lasting longer and the symptoms are becoming more intense? Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

When a 64-year-old woman was fined for holding a sign outside a UK abortion clinic, it sparked international backlash - including from organised, Christian activists in America and the US government. Writer: Phoebe Davis Producer: Serena CesareoHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Matt Russell

Tortoise has identified almost 300 influencers who are spreading misleading content about climate change that ranges from scepticism to misinformation. One of their false claims is that global warming is caused by an underwater volcano that erupted off the coast of TongaTo read more about Tortoise’s Hot Air project click here. Writer: Bex SanderProducer: Casey Magloire Host: Claudia Williams Episode photography: Alex Jones and Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services.Executive Producer: Rebecca MooreImage credit: Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services

Donald Trump's tariffs have caused chaos across international markets, but how does this impact your personal pensions and savings?Writer: Barney MacintyreHost: Tomini BabsProducer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Matt Russell

The United Nations has accused Israel of killing 15 rescue workers in Gaza. How has a video uncovered this weekend discredited the Israeli military’s version of events?Writer: Chloe HadjimatheouProducer: Ada BarumeHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

AI-generated movie trailers are tricking fans into thinking they’re the real deal. How are some studios balancing the free publicity with debates over content created by artificial intelligence? To read more about Jake Kanter’s investigation into AI trailers in Hollywood for Deadline, click here.Writer: Aleena Augustine Producer: Gary MarshallHost: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Roisin Savage Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com