After a year of soaring food prices and inflation, it’s no surprise the cost of Christmas has rocketed.

And there’s a new warning in place for families to tread carefully, as it could take a year for millions to finish paying for their festive season.

Now, some are turning to toy banks and others are cutting back on their festivities.

So, are you feeling the pinch? And how best can we cut the cost at Christmas?

ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Siham Ali tell Faye Barker what you need to know...

Assault, abuse and harassment are just some of the forms of misconduct which make up the toxic culture in our police forces.

And yet, in most of these cases, no further action has been taken.

Too afraid of the repercussions and with a lack of trust in the system, victims are forced to remain silent.

So, what’s being done to put a stop to this? And how can we be better protected?

From ITV Meridian, journalist Joe Coshan tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know…

After marathon negotiations, a deal has been reached at COP28 in Dubai.

The new agreement will enforce a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels.

But, some nations still think this doesn’t go far enough – urging to remove, not reduce, the use of fossil fuels.

So, was this a fair COP? Or a cop out?

From Dubai, Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Producer Philip Sime tell Anushka Asthana what you need to know...

It's a procedure designed to give you the hourglass figure made famous by celebs like Kim Kardashian, but the Brazilian Bum Lift has also been described as the world's most dangerous cosmetic surgery.

Yet the non-surgical alternative, involving filler, is becoming increasingly popular.

It’s advertised as a safer alternative, but is in fact just as dangerous, as there’s little regulation to stop anyone from performing the procedure.

So, should these procedures be banned entirely?

ITV News Reporter Ellie Pitt and Digital Video Producer Cree Haughton tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…

As he began his appearance with an apology, Boris Johnson tried to defend what was left of his reputation at the Covid Inquiry.

But, for bereaved families, it was simply, too little too late; as they told the former Prime Minister “the dead won’t hear your apologies.”

So, did Mr. Johnson take enough responsibility? And what lessons were learned?

UK Editor Paul Brand tells Julie Etchingham What You Need to Know…

“Abandon Biden” is the new slogan taking off in the US and it’s pushing the President into political jeopardy.

The phrase has been spreading amongst the Arab American community due to his support for Israel.

And now those who once helped propel him to presidency, are stripping away his support.

So, how damaging is this for Biden? And who will the Muslim community turn to?

US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...

A stretch of Norfolk coastline has become the sudden focus of national attention after collapsing into the sea.

Clifftop residents were left stunned as 200 metres of road fell right in front of them, stranding them from safety and leaving their houses in peril.

So what caused the collapse? And what do you do when your home is about to fall off a cliff…

ITV Anglia's Rob Setchell tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

Now that temperatures are plummeting, heating systems are firing up in millions of homes across the UK.

But did you know that turning your thermostat down even by a single degree could cut 10% from your energy bill?

And that’s not the only simple and environmentally friendly change you could make to save money this winter.

Dr Nathan Johnson from Imperial College London shares his expert advice and knowledge as Lucy Verasamy finds out what you need to know…

On the final day of the present truce between Israel and Hamas, the world is watching on.

After seven agonising weeks, the temporary ceasefire has enabled the exchange of Hamas held hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

So, what's the wider impact of the pause? And might there be a further extension?

Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...

The UK shoplifting epidemic is costing our country £1billion a year.

But, the impact on shop stock is just one part of this sweeping crime wave, as attacks, abuse and assaults are becoming a commonplace in shops.

Now, a new policing plan has been unveiled to crackdown on the crime.

So, is the new plan enough to curb the rise in shoplifting? Or is it too little too late?

Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Siham Ali tell Faye Barker what you need to know...