What You Need To Know

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The quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories. Our team of specialist correspondents plus guests bring you information and analysis you can trust so you get What You Need To Know in minutes.

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Oct 6, 2023 · 13 min
Why Khalife’s Wandsworth prison break might not be the last
Deep in the confines of Wandsworth prison lies corruption, collusion and contamination. Critics say it’s these concerning conditions which made possible the recent alleged escape of prisoner, Daniel Khalife. And with no sign of improvement since, another security breach could happen at any moment. So, how did it get so bad? And what needs to change for Wandsworth prison to keep their inmates inside? ITV News Reporter Kaf Okpattah tells Faye Barker what you need to know…
Oct 4, 2023 · 14 min
Tortured and starving: Inside Uganda’s LGBT+ community
It’s less than four months since Uganda’s president signed a new anti-gay law, condemned by the UN as “among the worst of its kind in the world”. ITV News has since learned the people who it oppresses are being tortured, starved and forced to live on the run in their own land. So why are other nations so keen to follow Uganda’s lead? ITV News Digital Video Producer Sam Leader tells John Ray what you need to know... For more on this, head over to ITV News on TikTok to see Sam's full investigation.
Oct 2, 2023 · 13 min
The people in steroid skin hell turning to TikTok over doctors
Jack couldn’t go to the toilet, let alone shower, thanks to what started out as some eczema on his hand. He was prescribed a cream over and over again to stop the itching, but instead, was left helpless, suffering from topical steroid withdrawal – a debilitating skin condition. And the only help he could find was on TikTok, as he found many like him were also dealing with extreme reactions. So, why has the condition not been officially recognised? And what can be done about it? ITV News Digital Video Producer George Hancorn tells Faye Barker what you need to know... For more on this head over to ITV News on TikTok to see George's full investigation.
Sep 29, 2023 · 19 min
Why the Essex lorry horror hasn't halted human traffickers
It’s been four years since 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a lorry in Essex. Yet today, thousands are still being smuggled from Vietnam to England in the hope of a better life. In making the journey, people risk everything, and exploitation is rife. So, can anything stop them? And for those who make it, do they find a better way of life? ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith tells Tom Bradby What You Need to Know… To watch Peter's exclusive report, click here: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-09-26/we-have-no-choice-the-vietnamese-dying-for-a-chance-to-work-in-the-uk
Sep 27, 2023 · 11 min
Why Europe’s glaciers could die within decades
When you picture Spain, you probably think of sun, sea and sangria. Yet up in the Pyrenees mountains, glaciers 100,000 years old tower over the small Spanish towns. But now, as the ice gives way to climate change, will they be around for much longer? And are the glaciers of the Alps also at risk of disappearing? Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Julie Etchingham What You Ned to Know...
Sep 25, 2023 · 13 min
The homeless children statistic that shames England
Right across England, every eight minutes, a child’s life as they know it, comes crashing down. Why? Because their family is served with a no-fault eviction notice. Now, with nowhere to call home, school teachers are having to step in and effectively become their housing officers. So, why aren’t the government doing anything about it? Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Sep 22, 2023 · 12 min
The kids leaving school because of UTIs
Lili should have started reception this September, but instead, another year of home-schooling continues, thanks to her burning urine infection. And she’s not the only one, as hundreds of children are forced to delay their education, as the NHS only treats chronic UTIs in adults. Parents left helpless, have nowhere to turn. So, why is there no specialist help out there for children? ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Stacey Foster tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...
Sep 20, 2023 · 16 min
Could Derna's disaster have been avoided?
As a wall of water washed through the Libyan city of Derna, it took everything in its path. What’s left, is a ghost town, where the number of missing exceeds the dead and overwhelms the living. Now, feelings of shock and grief give way to anger, as those who are left, demand answers. So, why did Derna’s dam fail to protect its residents? And who’s going to take responsibility? From Libya, ITV News Correspondent Emma Murphy tells Lucrezia Millarini What You Ned to Know...
Sep 18, 2023 · 11 min
Has Britain reached the tail end of greyhound racing?
To some, it’s a cultural staple in British life, that’s provided entertainment and jobs for decades. To others, it's a cruel practice which kills thousands of animals every year. Greyhound racing – a sport that’s long been around in the UK, is now up for debate as campaigners hope to see it banned. So, could this be the beginning of the end for the sport? ITV News Border Journalist Barnaby Papadopulos tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Sep 15, 2023 · 17 min
The teenagers killed by fake prescription pills
Will was just eighteen when he ordered what he believed was prescribed Valium from an online pharmacy. Instead, what had arrived in the post was an opioid twenty times stronger than fentanyl, killing him almost instantly. And yet ITV News exposed this deadly and illegal practice more than a year ago. So, why are these fake pharmacies still online today? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder and Producer Louisa Felton tell Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…
Sep 13, 2023 · 17 min
What went wrong with Wilko?
From pick ‘n’ mix, to stationery and homeware, Wilko did it all. But now, after almost a century, the popular high street chain is set to disappear. After a rescue deal to save the store collapsed, thousands face redundancy. So, what went wrong? And could Wilko’s demise trigger a domino effect on our already hollowed-out high streets? ITV News Economics and Business Editor Joel Hills tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
Sep 11, 2023 · 8 min
The race to save Morocco quake survivors
As Morocco mourns, flags are flown at half mast, following the nation’s strongest earthquake in more than a century. With tremors so strong, remote villages and homes couldn’t withstand the immense pressure. Now, as Britain joins the international aid effort, the painstaking search for survivors continues. So, can Morocco ever recover to the country it once was? From Morocco, ITV News reporter Sangita Lal tells Shehab Khan what you need to know…
Sep 8, 2023 · 11 min
Could weight-loss wonder drug Wegovy end obesity?
It’s been deemed a ‘miracle drug.’ Wegovy – the new weight loss medicine, is now available on the NHS and could be a game changer for Britain’s obesity crisis. But, as the nation tries to get its hands on the drug, doctors warn it could cause a ‘genuine threat to patient safety.’ So, how does it work? And are there enough regulations in place to stop it becoming a danger? ITV News Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
Sep 6, 2023 · 15 min
Who's going to fix the school concrete crisis?
It’s not been the start of the school year many had hoped for. As hundreds of schools across the country realise they’re no longer safe for children – with roofs made of RAAC, that could crumble at any point. Now, pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister, after admitting lots more schools could be at risk of closure. So, could there be a return to remote learning? And why has the government been so slow to act? ITV News Investigations correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Sep 4, 2023 · 10 min
How reliable are weather forecasts?
Have you ever felt let down by the weather? After a summer without heatwaves, we’re finally got one in Autumn. So, did forecasts go wrong or are we misinterpreting the data? Why do forecasts differ on TV and online? And what tips and tricks do forecasters have when checking the weather? ITV News weather presenter and forecaster Lucy Verasamy tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Sep 1, 2023 · 11 min
The stolen UK phones ending up on the same Chinese street
It’s either happened to you or you’ve seen pictures of it: your phone gets grabbed out of your hand in broad daylight by thieves who speed away on mopeds. And when you track the phone it’s soon heading well away from the UK and all the way to a street in China. Well, if it has happened to you, you’re not the only one. Sam Leader fell victim to the criminals and, having dug into his phone's disappearance, tells Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt what you need to know…
Aug 30, 2023 · 16 min
Why rescuers saving migrants at sea reject 'taxi' critics
Their aim is to save lives and do no harm. But, to their critics, the rescue boats rushing to help people stranded in the Mediterranean have become a defacto taxi across the world’s most dangerous migration route. So are they solving a problem or making it worse? Emma Murphy joined them on a startling rescue mission. She tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… You can view the extended version of Emma's report at the ITV News website here: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-29/save-lives-and-do-no-harm-on-board-the-ship-rescuing-migrants-at-sea
Aug 28, 2023 · 16 min
Why working families are living in tents
Aurora’s 11 months old and has been homeless for half of her life. Her first steps weren’t at home, but in cramped budget hotel rooms with her two brothers. And she’s just one of hundreds of thousands who don’t have a home in Britain. But with her mum in full-time work, why’s there no housing available to them? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know...
Aug 25, 2023 · 11 min
Did Putin kill Wagner boss Prigozhin?
A Russian private jet has crashed. 10 people are dead, and US President Joe Biden says it doesn’t surprise him at all. Why? Because the leader of the Wagner troops who turned on Putin, was apparently on board. So, was Putin directly to blame? And where does this chilling killing leave the Wagner group? ITV News Senior International Correspondent John Irvine tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Aug 23, 2023 · 28 min
Trouble sleeping? This could be why...
Britain is exhausted. Sleep deprivation is on the rise across the UK and it’s costing the country billions. And as the cost-of-living crisis doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, more and more are struggling to get a good night’s rest. So, what’s keeping us awake? And why is the government not doing much about it? ITV News Correspondent Rachel Townsend and Dr Hugh Selsick, who leads an Insomnia Clinic at The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, tell Tom Bradby What You Need to Know… To hear more on this, tune in to ITV's Tonight on Thursday 24th August at 20:30pm.