England riots: special report

A fourth man has been charged with the murders of three men hit by a car while protecting shops from looters in Birmingham.

Police officers have been warned not to “spend too much time eating” as grateful members of the public offer cakes and meals to thank them for restoring order to the streets after recent riots.

The home of a man accused of setting fire to Miss Selfridge during last week’s riots in Manchester is damaged in a suspected arson attack.

As reports suggest courts are being told to disregard normal guidelines when sentencing rioters, sending more to prison, Nick Clegg outlines other “punishments that stick”.

Top police chiefs defend their response to England’s riots, telling the Home Affairs Select Committee they prevented attacks on the Olympic site by monitoring social media.

An independent panel is being set up for victims of the riots across England. Offenders will also be forced to wear visible orange clothing while taking part in “community payback schemes”.

Home Secretary Theresa May says she will consider giving the police new curfew powers as she calls for “urgent police reform” in the wake of England’s riots.

Families are facing eviction from council flats for their childrens’ part in riots and looting across the UK. Police are urging parents to report their children if they were involved.

Thatcher said “there is no such thing as society” – David Cameron wants to build a “stronger society”. Malcolm Boughen looks at how Tory thinking on inner cities has evolved over the last 30 years.

London Mayor Boris Johnson tells Channel 4 News that last week’s riots are an opportunity to look at gangs, economic regeneration in deprived areas, and the education of young people.

Prime Minister David Cameron says “criminality” was at the root of many of last week’s riots but the Government will review policy to tackle other causes, as Labour’s Ed Miliband calls for an inquiry.

Thousands attend a peace rally in Birmingham following the deaths of three men who were trying to protect shops from looters.

Exclusive: A survey by YouGov for Channel 4/ITN reveals British people think poor parenting, criminal behaviour and gang culture is causing the unrest in cities across the UK.

The family of two of men killed by a car in Birmingham have called for justice as police are given more time to question suspects.

People from riot-affected communities joined politicians in a lively debate to discuss the causes of and possible solutions to recent riots in English towns and cities.