2025 is set to be a year of change for holidaymakers and business travellers. A big shake-up is  underway affecting millions of trips as international regulations change. There will be new requirements for passengers to have a new generation of digital permits involving fees and application processes. Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Daniel Boal tell Faye Barker what you need to know…

Extra pressure, critical incidents, high demand. All things we are used to hearing when winter hits the NHS. The government plans to cut waiting times for non-urgent treatment but some say it's avoiding the current crisis in emergency care. Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know…

Labour promised to clamp down on MPs earning from second jobs while serving in Parliament. But ITV News analysis has found dozens are continuing to work as councillors months after being elected - and many are still getting paid for it. So why won't the government put a stop to it? Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells Aisha Zahid what you need to know…

As the new year celebrations rang out, America was left shaken with two of its most celebrated cities witnessing acts of carnage.

Many people in the US feared the opening weeks of 2025 could be turbulent, but few were prepared for images like these.

So how has the country responded, and a fortnight away from taking power, what does Donald Trump's response tell us about his second terms as President?

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today... 

So here is the quick briefing from July on the growing concerns over concussions in sport with ITV News Science Correspondent, Martin Stew.

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today... 

So here is a quick briefing from March on Britain's pest problem with ITV News Reporter, Geraint Vincent.

Could Manchester City really be relegated? Will a Brit be crowned leader of one of the world’s biggest sporting bodies?

Can England defend their Euros title? And who’s the sprinter on track to become the fastest runner on Earth?

If you thought 2025 was set to be a quiet sporting year, think again.

Sports Editor Steve Scott talks to Geraint Vincent, and tells you what you need to know...

The firms responsible for Britain’s water supply continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Homes are left without water and leaks left unfixed across the system, all while record levels of sewage is pumped every day into our rivers.

And the other bad news? You’ll soon be paying more for the pleasure.

So how is yet another water bill rise being justified?

Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills tells Charlie Frost what you need to know…


You can follow this link for a guide to the latest price rises in England and Wales by region: https://www.itv.com/news/2024-12-19/how-much-will-your-water-company-raise-its-bills

And if you're struggling to pay your water bills, this article offers a wealth of advice: https://www.itv.com/news/2024-02-02/what-should-you-do-if-youre-struggling-to-pay-your-water-bill

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? 

Just like the ones we used to know.

Will our tree tops really glisten?

Well give this quick briefing a listen

To hear why - on December 25th - there may well be some snow…

After the ropey rhyming, weather presenter Alex Beresford brings some seasonal cheer - and a few laughs - as he tells Charlie Frost what you need to know…