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May 19, 2023 · 10 min
Has Ukraine's spring offensive begun?
Slowly but surely, the great counterattack, that is Ukraine’s spring offensive, could be starting to unfold. On the eastern front of Ukraine, forces and artillery are beginning to build up. And more could be on their way, as Zelenksyy has just concluded his European tour to gather extra pledges of military aid from key allies. So, are the tides of war starting to turn? From Pokrovsk, just 45 miles from Bakhmut, ITV News Correspondent John Ray tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…
May 17, 2023 · 19 min
The primary school kids branded by drugs gangs
They’re the police force dealing with the highest crime rate in England and Wales, fuelled by drugs gangs.  It may seem a tragic but familiar story, but it's now being discovered that primary school children are being recruited and even branded by the criminals. So how have things got so brutal and what are Cleveland Police doing to stop it? ITV News Tyne Tees Correspondent Rachel Bullock tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know...
May 15, 2023 · 15 min
Why are Brits working full-time still homeless?
With rents and council housing waiting lists at record highs, the desperate search for affordable accommodation continues, with many left homeless. And of those who became homeless last year, one in four households had at least one person in work. So, how does one hold down a job without a permanent roof over their heads? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Corresopndent Daniel Hewitt tells Lucrezia Millarini What You Need to Know…
May 12, 2023 · 16 min
Can Sunak survive the local election results?
In the Prime Minister’s first big electoral test, the local election results proved more than disappointing for his party. But with a General Election possibly 16 months away, Rishi Sunak still claims he has a route to avoid catastrophe. So, after 13 years of power, is time up for the Tories? And what do the results mean for the opposition parties? ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tells ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana what you need to know....
May 10, 2023 · 19 min
Who is caring for the carers?
It's a position many of us will find ourselves in at some point in our lives - caring for a loved one. There are 10 million unpaid carers in this country, often making sacrafices at a cost to themselves. The movement to get carers more rights is now gaining pace. So, what's it like living your life for someone else? And who is caring for the carers? From ITV News Meridian, Sangeeta Bhabra brings you what you need to know....
May 8, 2023 · 19 min
Why drones aren't the only threat to the Kremlin
As the war continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, a drone attack on President Putin’s Kremlin sent shockwaves through his country. The Kremlin has now accused Ukraine of trying to kill Putin and has also blamed the United States for its involvement. But who is really responsible for this? And how much of a blow is this for Russia’s PR? ITV News Russian expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
May 3, 2023 · 18 min
Your guide to King Charles' Coronation
In the first coronation ceremony the nation has witnessed in more than 70 years, this weekend, King Charles III and his wife the Queen Consort will be crowned. Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on the capital. But to get the most out of the weekend, we want to know what exactly is happening, and how best we can celebrate. ITV News Correspondent John Ray and Specialist Producer Reshma Rumsey tell ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know...
May 1, 2023 · 13 min
The rise of the Rom-Con
In the last six months, more than 16 and a half million pounds has been lost to a rising phenomenon; the romance scam. Women are being duped into sending their life savings overseas to who they believe to be ‘the one.’ But with the help of hotlines, victims are soon realising that this is nothing more than a rom-con. So, why are romance scams on the rise? And what’s being done to stop it? ITV News Reporter Kelly Foran tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know…
Apr 28, 2023 · 21 min
What lengths will Brits go to battle soaring costs?
Britain is experiencing the biggest fall in living standards for 70 years. For many, life is now less about living, but more about surviving. The government says it's delivered one of the most generous Cost of Living packages in the world. But is it enough? And if not, what more can be done? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know... Life & Debt: Stories from the Edge airs on ITV at 22.15 on Sunday 20th April For further Cost of Living Advice please visit https://www.itv.com/news/topic/cost-of-living-advice or head to https://www.samaritans.org/ if you need help.
Apr 26, 2023 · 18 min
Could Fox News' crisis sway the next US election?
You know a media giant is in trouble when they’re making their own headlines. Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News is in crisis, after paying millions of dollars to settle a defamation law suit and now its axed its biggest star. So with Joe Biden confirming his re-election bid - how could Fox’s hot mess impact the race for the White House? ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…
Apr 24, 2023 · 19 min
Why turmoil in Tunisia is fuelling a mass exodus to Italy
More than 33,000 migrants have risked their lives this year so far, as they cross the 60-mile stretch of water that spans the African coast and the Italian island of Lampedusa. Never before have such numbers made the journey so early on in the year. But as political instability and economic woes grip Tunisia, there’s no time to wait for the calmer waters that the summer brings. So, what is the Italian government doing about it? And how does this affect the boats that pitch up on the shores back here in the UK? ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini What You Need to Know…
Apr 21, 2023 · 19 min
The UK's first ever emergency alert test
They say it could be the sound that saves your life. For the first time ever in the UK, at 3pm this Sunday, the government will be trialling their new mobile emergency alert system. Phones right across the country will sound and vibrate all at once. So, why now has the government given this the get go? And what has been the reaction so far? ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...
Apr 19, 2023 · 10 min
Why conspiracy theorists are coming for 15-minute cities
Imagine everything you need just 15 minutes from your doorstep. Well, it could be coming to a city near you. 15-minute-cities are the talk of the town. They’ve opened the doors to untruths buried deep within communities and given conspiracy theories a whole new platform. So, how do they actually work? And should we be genuinely concerned about them? ITV News Digital Video Producer George Hancorn brings you what you need to know...
Apr 17, 2023 · 23 min
Why Sunak can't resolve the nurses' strikes
The fight goes on for nurses right across the country, after The Royal College of Nursing voted to reject the government’s latest pay offer. Now, the union has warned that industrial action could last until Christmas, unless they receive an improved pay deal. But the government says it’s put forward its final and full offer. So, what action is next on the agenda? And could the government be willing to budge? ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...
Apr 14, 2023 · 18 min
Is Russia cracking down or starting to crack?
In new moves to double down on war, Moscow is bringing in fresh laws which will make it almost impossible for Russians to dodge conscription. So what does this reveal about the Kremlin's state of play and how else is Vladimir Putin cracking down as the war in Ukraine goes on? Our resident Russia expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Bradby what you need to know.
Apr 12, 2023 · 9 min
The magic of Skomer Island
Just off the coast of South Wales lies one of the most protected parts of the UK, which is home to a record breaking population of seabirds. Skomer Island, has become a sanctuary for our seabird population. But with bird flu wiping out the rest of the UK’s wildlife, how safe are they? And how long can Skomer Island remain a safe haven? ITV News Wales Correspondent Rhys Williams, who has just returned from Skomer Island, tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Apr 10, 2023 · 14 min
Why Andrew Tate's left Muslims divided
"MashAllah brother tate" was just one of the messages of support for self-proclaimed misogynist, Andrew Tate. As a newly converted Muslim, Tate had spent his first Ramadan behind bars, over alleged charges of rape and human trafficking – both of which he denies. So, how have the Muslim community reacted to his conversion? And what does this mean for his fanbase? ITV News Digital Video Producer Zahra Errami brings you What You Need to Know...
Apr 7, 2023 · 13 min
Unearthing the Nazi occupation on British soil
Ask anyone about the time British people were under Nazi control on their own land and it sounds like you're rewriting history. And yet for five years during the second world war, it actually happened. And yet it's a story barely taught in schools or widely known. But now an exhibition has brought new light to the horrors carried out by the Nazi occupiers on British soil. ITV News Journalist Fred Dimbleby brings you What You Need to Know....
Apr 5, 2023 · 16 min
Why private companies are profiting from the homeless
An exclusive ITV News Investigation has revealed that some private landlords are making millions of pounds from councils housing people in appalling conditions. Homeless families have been forced into shocking accommodation run by private companies due to a shortage of housing from local authorities. What’s left are families surrounded by mould, damp and broken windows. So, how can these families be saved? And what are the government doing about it? ITV News Investigations correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know... Produced by Anna Georgevic
Apr 3, 2023 · 21 min
How safe are we in the hands of Britain's firefighters?
An ongoing ITV News investigation has laid bare the culture of misogyny, harassment and criminal behaviour that exists within the UK’s fire services. Now, in a watershed moment, The Fire Inspectorate has confirmed that these ugly truths are taking place within every single fire service across the country. So, is this just the tip of the iceberg? And how safe are we in the hands of Britain's firefighters? ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand who has been investigating this ongoing issue tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...