ITV News - What You Need To Know

ITV News

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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.

23 HR AGO

Why Britain’s biggest unsolved mass murder is being revisited 50 years later

It is one of the largest unsolved mass murders in British history. The Birmingham bombings in 1974, where 21 people were killed in two pubs, has become an enduring symbol of the Troubles and a case of justice long delayed. 50 years on, as memories fade and potential witnesses have died, many unanswered questions remain. So, what happened? And will there be a public inquiry? ITV News Midlands Correspondent Ben Chapman tells Tom Bradby what you need to know…

16 min
3 DAYS AGO

Trapped: The UK's dirtiest secret

You wouldn’t think this is Great Britain. Behind closed doors, people across the country are living in homes not fit for humans, left completely trapped. And the dirty secret is - they are being housed by the British state. So why have they been so neglected? And what needs to be done to change it? ITV News Investigations Editor, Daniel Hewitt tells Nina Hossain what you need to know… For more on this, head over to thetrapped.co.uk or you can find the series, The Trapped wherever you get your podcasts...

23 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Assisted Dying Bill: How will it work and why is it so controversial?

The question of whether terminally ill people should have the right to end their lives has long been discussed and debated. And this week, as a new law was proposed, MP’s have been left more divided than ever after widespread opposition to the bill. So is the assisted dying bill doomed? Or is it likely to become law? And how would it work? ITV News UK Editor, Paul Brand tells Charlene White what you need to know…

9 min
13 NOV

Will Liam Payne’s death result in better care of young artists?

The death of One Direction star Liam Payne sent shockwaves around the world. And has shone a significant spotlight on the pressures young artists face and the support they receive or perhaps the lack of it. Now, as the music industry faces urgent questions over duty of care, record labels are doing some serious rethinking over the treatment of their artists. So, will this wakeup call change things? ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…

8 min
11 NOV

Why Trump’s comeback casts a shadow over COP29 climate goals

From Hurricane Helene to the Spanish floods, governments around the world are dealing with the impacts of climate change. But with Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, the are fears among climate scientists and activists that global climate action could lose momentum. So as COP29 arrives in Azerbaijan, and goals are agreed - will Trump get in the way of them? And how worried should international leaders be? ITV News Science Correspondent, Martin Stew tells Cari Davies what you need to know…

18 min
8 NOV

The urgent crisis in children’s reading

From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books to Roald Dahl’s tales, kids have long been kept entertained by these classics. But, today, these books are struggling to capture children’s imaginations in the same way. Reading for pleasure amongst under 18s has hit a ‘crisis’ point with the number enjoying it in their free time dropping to just one in three. So, what’s behind this? And what are the long-term impacts? ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent, Sarah Corker tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…

13 min
6 NOV

Why does spiking often go unpunished?

There’s an epidemic of spiking that’s sprawling across the UK. And yet, official reports and convictions of the crime remain low. Often, by the time the victim comes around, it may be too late to gather crucial evidence, leaving them helpless. So, what can be done? Why does spiking often go unpunished? And how safe are you when out on the town? ITV News Reporter Sangita Lal tells Sally Bidulph what you need to know…

12 min
4 NOV

The final push: Could Gen Z voters tip the US election?

With the US election just 24 hours away, Gen Z voters are more divided than ever. They may be the most connected generation in history, but how connected are they to US politics? Some seem to be disillusioned, with many still undecided as America heads to the polls. So, why is this? What do they want from their new President? And will they stick to traditions or embrace change? Sam Leader tells Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know…

16 min

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3.8

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309 Ratings

A show that captures most of the important points

26/08/2022

Villa Wills

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
ITV

22 Sept

Think for yourself, for change

Totally biased on many topics. We need true unbiased journalism to hold our governments to account, unfortunately this simply doesn’t happen anymore. It’s as if the legacy media have been “captured “.
Wegovy report just dreadful

09/09/2023

Fletchek

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.
Good

18/09/2022

Ashlee wong

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

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.