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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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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.

    Putin wins: What next?

    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 exiled.

    But will this election bring any change? What’s next for Putin? And will he ever give up power?

    Europe Editor James Mates tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...

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

    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 Styles.

    The basket released by the ONS, is used to track inflation and find out what’s trending.

    So, what’s in? And what’s out? 

    Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Consumer Producer Hannah Kings tell Cari Davies what you need to know...

    • 11 min
    Why are so many Brits pro assisted dying?

    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 our country, Nick and his family are stuck and desperate.

    Now, thousands like Nick are calling for change - to legalise assisted suicide in the UK.

    So, should Nick have the option? And where do you draw the line? 

    UK Editor Paul Brand tells Charlene White what you need to know... 

    • 11 min
    How Kate's photoshop skills ramped up royal rumours

    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 agencies pulled a photo from the Palace for the first time over claims it had been photoshopped. And now, Kate’s even admitted to editing the picture herself.

    So, what’s behind all of this? And can Kate’s response finally stop speculation?

    ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know...

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

    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, once built to carry cargo, but are the only option for a roof over their heads.

    So, why is this still happening today? And where can these helpless families turn to?

    ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt and Investigations Producer Mariah Cooper tell Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know...

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

    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…

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

3.8 out of 5
254 Ratings

254 Ratings

Villa Wills ,

A show that captures most of the important points

Informative and factual, albeit a little woke at times with a slight anti Tory bias. Peston is the worst thing example when he does a cameo. Journalists need to stop sourcing only people with poor financial outlooks and creating the impression that it’s the majority that face financial Armageddon, it’s tough we get it.US and Ukraine coverage is the best aspect. Tom Bradby’s delivery bus excellent

Fletchek ,

Wegovy report just dreadful

Just listened to the report on Wegovy (September 2023) - really bad. Clearly the reporters did not understand the system of medicines regulation in the UK, with suggestions that the general public could buy this prescription-only medicine easily if only they could afford it. Both wrong and dangerous. Why did no one seek medical input eg from the ABPI? From a qualified health practitioner?
Just a poor quality report, with insufficient research to be properly informative. If this represents the podcast’s normal standards, then avoid, avoid, avoid.

Ashlee wong ,

Good

I watch it is because It’s remind of Queen Elizabeth

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