ITV News - What You Need To Know

Feb 05 2025 562 ep. 15 mins 1.3k

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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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What is the mood in Ukraine after nearly three years of conflict?

Feb 05 2025 15 mins

It's nearly three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. Three years that have seen countless deaths, untold destruction and billions spent in aid. As our International Editor retraces journeys she's made many times before, how has life changed for the people of Ukraine? And how does the world respond to a war that continues to consume everything it touches?ITV News' Inter

Are supermarkets paying women less than men?

Feb 03 2025 9 mins

It's the UKs biggest ever equal pay claim in the private sector.Over 60,000 workers, mostly women, took ASDA to court over claims they were being paid less than their male colleagues.Now judges have agreed with most of them. What's the state of equal pay in the UK? And whats next for these ASDA employees?In this episode ITV News' Depuity Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Sally

One million children live in 'bed poverty', but what does it mean?

Jan 31 2025 10 mins

Britain is in a bed poverty crisis, with children and babies sleeping on coats or towels on the floor.One charity estimates just under one million children are living this way, forced to sleep in broken or damaged beds, or share them with others.But despite campaigners calling it an outrage that so many are living in such extreme poverty what's being done to help those in need.In t

The Holocaust's last survivors: How do you tell their stories when they're gone?

Jan 24 2025 10 mins

Never again. Two words repeated each year when the world remembers the Holocaust.But 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz a new survey shows most people think history could repeat itself.With the number of witnesses dwindling, what happens when living history becomes just history?In this episode, ITV News' John Ray and Richard Pollins talk to Cari Davies as they tell you, wha

Storm Éowyn: What should you expect?

Jan 22 2025 11 mins

The fifth major storm this season, amber weather warnings and winds of up to 90mph.An approaching storm from America - and this time nothing to do with politics.So how bad could Storm Éowyn be? Why does weather like this seem increasingly common? And where's likely to see the worst of it?In this episode ITV News' weather presenter Alex beresford tells Faye Barker what you need to

Why is Prince Harry risking a trial with Murdoch's tabloids?

Jan 20 2025 12 mins

Our latest quick briefing previews the blockbuster trial between Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch's News Group newspapers and answers all the key questions.Why didn't Harry follow others in settling out of court? Who else is claiming against the Murdoch empire? And what could it cost the prince if his risk to go to trial doesn't pay off?Our in-house expert, ITV News' senior producer

Why is 2025 a key year for climate change?

Jan 17 2025 7 mins

The Met Office says carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing at rates so fast there is almost no chance of keeping global warming on target.So, how concerning is this?ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Charlene White what you need to know...

Is our relationship with alcohol changing?

Jan 15 2025 10 mins

Almost a fifth of Brits are turning to sobriety full time, with the biggest growth being in under 25-year-olds. But the UK is still facing record high alcohol related deaths, after a spike in harmful drinking during the pandemic. So, is sobriety really on the rise? And how are former drinkers changing their habits? Journalist and recovering alcoholic Toby Winson tells Paul Brand wh

Glasgow: The drug death capital of Europe

Jan 13 2025 13 mins

Scotland is now four years into what its former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, called a 'drug death public health emergency'. Now, the city of Glasgow is trying a radical new solution by opening a drug consumption room. So can this reduce Scotland's high rate of drug-related deaths? ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith tells Charlene White what you need to know…

How will changes to travelling abroad in 2025 affect you?

Jan 10 2025 14 mins

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