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05.20.2024
A medical disaster that was no accident
It was a medical disaster that saw 30,000 victims infected with HIV and hepatitis C bycontaminated blood transfusions.The infected blood inquiry confirmed that the disaster was no accident, and one that unfolded on a horrifying scale.It was a scandal that...
05.17.2024
How a Swiss clinic helped a British man end his life in secret
Alastair Hamilton was 47 when he secretly arranged to end his life.His family retraced his last steps to Switzerland, where they spoke to the clinic that helped Alastair to die without their knowledge.Now, with so much debate around assisted dying...
05.15.2024
What is a deepfake and what happens when you're a victim?
Can you spot the difference between what’s real and what’s fake?The rise of artificial intelligence has opened the door to a world of technological possibilities. But with it comes a more sinister side.Deceptively realistic deepfakes – created by AI technology...
05.13.2024
Do our national scandals ever lead to justice?
The Post Office, infected blood, Hillsborough, Waspi women, Grenfell.All national scandals that seem, on the face of it, to be completely different.But do they have more in common than we might think? And how fit for purpose are our systems for...
05.10.2024
'Digital-nomads' - Will you be working on the beach soon?
Have you ever wondered if you could do your job from the beach? Well, with the flexibility of remote working, for some - it’s a reality.With just a laptop and a Wi-fi signal, ‘digital Nomads’, are embracing a new form of...
05.08.2024
Online child exploitation - who's protecting our kids?
It’s a crime that can happen anywhere in the UK, inside any home, in any bedroom, to any child.Online child exploitation is increasing year on year, with few realising the true extent of these appalling acts and the devastation they...
05.03.2024
What’s behind the surge in new mums getting mental health care?
The number of new and expectant mothers across England receiving special treatment for their mental health has almost doubled in the last three years.ITV News can reveal that more than 57,000 women relied on treatment over the past year. And...
05.01.2024
How is the Jewish festival Passover celebrated across Britain?
The festival of Passover is a time where Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate one of the most unique stories in the Jewish calendar. And this year, this biblical story of freedom and survival has taken on...
04.29.2024
Could it become too costly to spend a penny in the UK?
Could it become too expensive to spend a penny in the UK?Well, as part of new budget cuts, councils across England are closing public toilets.And with hundreds of less loos across the country, locals and those with medical conditions are...
04.26.2024
What’s the ‘catch and kill’ scheme in Trump’s hush money trial?
Donald Trump’s hush money trial is a historical first. It’s the first time a former US president has faced serious criminal charges.As his wide web of lies becomes untangled, it’s been revealed that he tried to cover up a conspiracy to...
04.24.2024
The famine the world has been ignoring
For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts. But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by...
04.22.2024
Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?
In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK. And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions.That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can...
04.19.2024
Why are 'sextortion' cases soaring?
Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life. After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.'Just a few hours later, Murray was...
04.17.2024
Britain’s Hidden Fortune: How to claim your cash
In the latest quick-briefing episode, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Charlie Frost what you need to know...As the country continues to battle with the cost-of-living crisis, new figures reveal that there could be some relief for us, as...
04.15.2024
Is the Middle East on the brink of a much broader war?
In its first direct attack on Israeli soil, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones to the country overnight on Saturday. And whilst the unprecedented attack has been called an ‘almost total failure’ by Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, world leaders...
04.12.2024
What are 'forever chemicals' and are you unknowingly eating them?
When you go down the fruit and veg isle at the supermarket, do you ever think how safe the produce is?Well, you might need to – as a recent study found that common fruit and veg is linked to diseases...
04.10.2024
Why are French police not stopping small boats crossing the channel?
As another day dawns on the English Channel, another dingy makes its way across the waters.Full to the brim with migrants, determined to make a new life for themselves.And yet, despite the British government’s recent social media campaign to deter...
04.08.2024
What does Ramadan actually mean to British Muslims?
Ramadan - it's the holiest month of the year for Muslims. It's a time of sacrifice, self-discipline, and reflection.And a time where more than two billion people - four million of which live in Britain - fast from dawn to...
04.05.2024
What's got people so obsessed with 'prepping'?
04.03.2024
Should ex post office boss Paula Vennells face charges?
The Post Office scandal is a story which has gripped the nation.At the heart of it was Paula Vennells, the Post Office’s CEO.For years, many wondered what she knew and when. Now, ITV News can reveal that the former post...
03.29.2024
Is Britain’s pest problem spiralling out of control?
From poison-resistant rodents to bedbugs and cockroaches, there’s a spike in infestations across the UK.More than 800 pest control callouts are made on average every day as lives are upturned by these most unwelcome of guests.So is Britain’s pest problem...
03.27.2024
How far one man went to get a little bit taller
Rich Rotella was 5'5" when he decided to change his life. The budding actor had a procedure in Florida to add three inches to his height - before a year long recovery.The limb lengthening surgery Rich underwent is happening all...
03.25.2024
Why are baby deaths in hospitals on the rise?
Having a baby should be a moment of pure elation but for too many families it’s becoming a time of grief and despair. That’s because the number of neonatal and infant deaths in hospitals are rising, with London having the...
03.22.2024
Why is the NHS spending millions on locking up autistic adults?
For the past 10 years, a young British woman has been locked up in hospital.Whilst she was born with a learning disability, there was no medical reason for her to be detained in hospital and her parents continue to fight...
03.20.2024
Should second homes be banned?
It’s a touchstone issue that affects beauty spots right across the country. Second homes – with a 50% rise in ownership over the last decade, they’re driving out locals and hiking up house prices.And despite the Chancellor’s crackdown, campaigners are calling...
03.18.2024
Putin wins: What next?
It’s no surprise that Vladimir Putin secured a landslide victory for a fifth term as Russian president.He’s ruled for nearly a quarter of a century and he’s not going anywhere soon – with any potential opposition either dead, jailed or...
03.15.2024
Sanitiser out, air fryers in: How Britain's shopping habits are changing
The record return of the vinyl has been made official today for the first time since 1992. In Britain’s inflation basket this year, vinyl records are back in demand thanks to the soaring success of stars like Taylor Swift and Harry...
03.13.2024
Why are so many Brits pro assisted dying?
Nick Brown was told he has three months left to live. With a rare form of cancer, he’ll soon be paralysed.And yet his dying wish is to go peacefully, before he deteriorates. But with no option for assisted dying in...
03.11.2024
How Kate's photoshop skills ramped up royal rumours
In a bid to end weeks of wild conspiracy theories, the Princess of Wales released a family photo to celebrate Mother’s Day. But the image, which was meant to quash speculation, turned out to do the exact opposite. As news...
03.08.2024
Who are the lost children of Britain’s housing crisis?
Since 2019, 55 children have died unexpectedly living in temporary housing. 42 of them, not even a year old.These are the lost children of Britain’s housing crisis. And yet many families continue to live in cramp conditions like shipping containers,...
03.06.2024
Who's more likely to win the Biden vs Trump rematch?
It’s back to the future for Americans as they brace themselves for another Joe Biden-Donald Trump slugfest.But who’s most likely to prevail?In our latest quick briefing podcast, US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Tom Bradby what you need to know…
03.04.2024
Is now the time to switch energy supplier?
Energy bills are finally falling.From April 1st, annual bills will drop to the lowest they’ve been since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.But, despite the reduced-price cap, energy debt remains at an all-time high as households across the country remain badly behind...
03.01.2024
Could your council be going bust and how will it impact you?
From potholes to uncollected bins, it’s no surprise that councils across the country are running out of cash. But new analysis has laid bare that councils in the North are suffering more than in the South of England. And despite...
02.28.2024
What's got Welsh farmers so frustrated?
Across Europe, frustrated farmers have been fighting back. But now, protests are travelling across the channel, as Welsh farmers are up in arms over post-Brexit plans and proposals.Farmers on the brink are flocking to protests to stop the Welsh government...
02.26.2024
Why girls in gangs are on the rise
When you think of gangs, you might imagine young men proving their loyalty through violence, coercion and bravado.But now the number of girls in gangs is rising, leaving thousands in the hands of male leaders and drug dealers.So, why are...
02.23.2024
Could AI be a game changer for America's gun violence epidemic?
Joaquin Oliver was just one of the 17 victims who were murdered at Parkland, Florida back in 2018 – one of America’s deadliest school shootings. But now, through the magic of AI, the victims’ voices are being brought back to...
02.21.2024
Why do domestic violence murderers get shorter sentences than other killers?
If a woman is stabbed to death in the street by a stranger the starting sentencing point for murder is 25 years.Yet if a woman is stabbed and killed in her own home by her partner - it's fifteen. So,...
02.19.2024
Could you claim compensation from car finance?
Did you buy a vehicle on car finance before 28th January 2021?Well, like millions of other car loan customers across the country, you might be able to join what could be the largest compensation pay out since the infamous PPI...
02.16.2024
Who is Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner?
It’s been 16 years since 3-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing. Today, the man who remains the prime suspect of her disappearance goes on trial. But, for unrelated charges.Christian Brueckner will take to the stand in Germany for multiple cases of...
02.14.2024
Inside the scamming networks trafficking grads to South East Asia
Sarah thought she’d landed her dream job in a tech firm in Thailand, having applied online. But instead, upon arrival, she was kidnapped and trafficked to a mysterious compound, where she was trapped for months.She’s just one of many graduates...
02.12.2024
Why is our special educational needs system spiralling out of control?
12-year-old Sonny has been waiting 3 years for an Education, Health and Care plan.He’s autistic and without this plan, he can’t access the education he needs.And he’s not alone, as millions of children like Sonny, are losing out on formal...
02.09.2024
Will the XL Bully ban work?
The highly anticipated XL bully ban has come into full force. Following a series of fatal attacks involving the dog, a new law will now make it a criminal offence to own the pet without a certificate.But as the ban...
02.07.2024
Who is the real Rishi Sunak?
With a general election pending, Rishi Sunak is determined to stay on in Number 10. But with rumours of plots against him coming from the inside and attacks certainly coming from the outside, can he survive?Our Deputy Political Editor, Anushka...
02.05.2024
Breaking news: King Charles diagnosed with cancer
In this special briefing, Mary Nightingale and ITV News correspondents bring you the latest on King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
02.02.2024
The murder of Brianna Ghey: How did two teens become such callous killers?
It’s almost a year since 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington. She’d been lured there by two 15-year-olds - Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe - who carried out the most brutal and bloody attack.They’ve...
01.31.2024
Is the West helping or hindering conflict in the Middle East?
The US says the threat from Iran is at its highest in a decade. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have paralysed global shipping.And all while war rages on between Hamas and Israel.So, with the Middle East in such a perilous state...
01.29.2024
Could robots save our pothole pandemic?
From burst tyres to breakdowns and twisted ankles, potholes plague our roads. And now the damage done is at a 5-year high, costing us up to half a billion pounds. But with new technology, robots could pave the way to...
01.26.2024
Could the Nottingham attacks triple killer have been stopped?
“Justice has not been served” – that was the judgement of the families torn apart by the fatal killings in Nottingham, last June. The triple killer, Valdo Calocane, has now been sentenced to a high-security hospital. But for the victims’...
01.24.2024
How the Post Office tore families apart
Broken trust, marriages and families – the ripple effect of the Post Office scandal is still being felt, years on from the convictions. These are the years that families can’t take back, once torn apart by lies and deceit. And...
01.22.2024
Why are there so many storms and is the worst yet to come?
Chaos strikes again as the UK has been hit with its ninth named storm this season. Storm Isha has left thousands of homes powerless, brought commuters to a standstill and caused widespread disruption. And it’s not the only storm we’ll...

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ITV News - What You Need To Know episodes:

A medical disaster that was no accident

How a Swiss clinic helped a British man end his life in secret

What is a deepfake and what happens when you're a victim?

Do our national scandals ever lead to justice?

'Digital-nomads' - Will you be working on the beach soon?

Online child exploitation - who's protecting our kids?

What’s behind the surge in new mums getting mental health care?

How is the Jewish festival Passover celebrated across Britain?

Could it become too costly to spend a penny in the UK?

What’s the ‘catch and kill’ scheme in Trump’s hush money trial?

The famine the world has been ignoring

Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?

Why are 'sextortion' cases soaring?

Britain’s Hidden Fortune: How to claim your cash

Is the Middle East on the brink of a much broader war?

What are 'forever chemicals' and are you unknowingly eating them?

Why are French police not stopping small boats crossing the channel?

What does Ramadan actually mean to British Muslims?

What's got people so obsessed with 'prepping'?

Should ex post office boss Paula Vennells face charges?

Is Britain’s pest problem spiralling out of control?

How far one man went to get a little bit taller

Why are baby deaths in hospitals on the rise?

Why is the NHS spending millions on locking up autistic adults?

Should second homes be banned?

Putin wins: What next?

Sanitiser out, air fryers in: How Britain's shopping habits are changing

Why are so many Brits pro assisted dying?

How Kate's photoshop skills ramped up royal rumours

Who are the lost children of Britain’s housing crisis?

Who's more likely to win the Biden vs Trump rematch?

Is now the time to switch energy supplier?

Could your council be going bust and how will it impact you?

What's got Welsh farmers so frustrated?

Why girls in gangs are on the rise

Could AI be a game changer for America's gun violence epidemic?

Why do domestic violence murderers get shorter sentences than other killers?

Could you claim compensation from car finance?

Who is Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner?

Inside the scamming networks trafficking grads to South East Asia

Why is our special educational needs system spiralling out of control?

Will the XL Bully ban work?

Who is the real Rishi Sunak?

Breaking news: King Charles diagnosed with cancer

The murder of Brianna Ghey: How did two teens become such callous killers?

Is the West helping or hindering conflict in the Middle East?

Could robots save our pothole pandemic?

Could the Nottingham attacks triple killer have been stopped?

How the Post Office tore families apart

Why are there so many storms and is the worst yet to come?