An investigation by ITV News has found that nearly 200 babies have laid buried in unmarked graves across England for decades. The burials were often carried out in secret and without the knowledge of families. So how has the truth stayed hidden for so long? And why won’t the government say sorry? After leading the investigation, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Geraint Vincent what you need to know... If you have been affected by anything you have heard, Safe Spaces is an independ...
Dec 11, 2024•14 min
It’s the beginning of a new age for Syria after the fall of President Bashar al Assad. In the end his family’s brutal 53 year regime collapsed in a matter of days, triggering celebrations across Syria and questions around the world. The main one being: what comes next? Mazen Gharibah, an academic from Homs and the chief executive of the Syrian British Consortium, provides the answers and more, as he tells Nina Hossain what you need to know...
Dec 09, 2024•13 min
Across the country, everyday, young lives are hanging in the balance. Referrals for children to social services is on the rise and for many social workers, the phone doesn’t stop ringing and the pressure keeps on building. And it seems poverty is a major driving force behind this. So, when did things get so dire? And what can be done to keep social workers in their jobs? ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt and Producer Isabel Alderson-Blench tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Dec 06, 2024•17 min
The geopolitical struggles across the Middle East have once again been thrown into turmoil. In Syria, rebels have swept into Aleppo, launching their largest assault on President Assad in years. Now, the Jihadist group, HTS, have now reignited civil war across Syria, leaving the country on the brink of yet another humanitarian crisis. So, who are the rebels? What do they want? And what’s the wider impact? Senior International Correspondent, John Irvine tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to kn...
Dec 04, 2024•14 min
Sophie had to wait 14 years to get her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. After years of having her symptoms ignored, she was rushed into A&E and ended up having her bowel removed. And she’s not alone - ITV News can reveal that half a million people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are being failed by services across the UK. And with no cure for the life-long illness, many are left struggling to cope. So, why are so many left to suffer in silence? ITV News Producer Esme Jones and ITV News Repor...
Dec 02, 2024•14 min
Black Friday has arrived, and the deals are everywhere. Plus, with Cyber Monday right around the corner, scams are more widespread than ever. From fake websites to misleading offers to phishing attempts – the dodgy deals are all designed to trick you into losing your money. So, how do you spot the red flags and shop safely this season? From Which?, Consumer expert, Lisa Webb tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Nov 29, 2024•15 min
They’re marketed as a ‘miracle injection.’ Weight loss jabs have become the popular answer to the UK’s growing obesity crisis. But new research from ITV News can reveal that these very injections have suspected links to at least 18 deaths. So, what happens when the jabs go wrong? And are there enough warnings in place? ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Nov 27, 2024•9 min
As Storm Bert battered Britain last weekend, at least five people have died, and widespread havoc continues to spread across the country. Now, forecasters and politicians have come under fire as complaints over poor warnings and the UK’s defence systems are growing. So, could we have been better prepared? Or is our extreme weather becoming so unpredictable that we need an overhaul? ITV News Weather Presenter, Becky Mantin tells Sally Bidulph what you need to know…...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min
It’s been called the ‘Wild West.’ Britain’s backstreet cometic surgery industry is booming - in salons, shops and even people’s homes. Up and down the country, unregulated procedures are taking place, leaving patients bruised, botched and some with life threatening conditions. So, why is there still no regulation here in the UK? And what can be done to change this? Cree Haughton tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Nov 22, 2024•12 min
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…...
Nov 20, 2024•16 min
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 po...
Nov 18, 2024•23 min
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…
Nov 15, 2024•9 min
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…...
Nov 13, 2024•8 min
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...
Nov 11, 2024•18 min
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 nee...
Nov 08, 2024•13 min
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…
Nov 06, 2024•12 min
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…
Nov 04, 2024•16 min
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades. After a year’s rain fell in just a matter of hours, families have been left with nothing. With at least 200 people dead, including one British man and with dozens more missing, the country has gone into national mourning. So, what can be done to pick up the pieces? From Valencia, ITV News Europe Editor, James Mates tells Faye Barker and what you need to know…
Nov 01, 2024•10 min
A huge cash injection of £22.6billion into the NHS was announced in today’s budget. But, the Health Secretary has warned that this funding would only ‘arrest the decline’ of the struggling health service and that it can’t be fixed in a single budget. And without a firm grip on social care and employing more staff, hospitals are likely to remain overwhelmed. So, is it enough or is it a sticking plaster? And when will we actually feel the boost? ITV News Health Correspondent, Rebecca Barry and ITV...
Oct 30, 2024•10 min
The number of women killed by men in the UK averages one every three days. Most are domestic homicides and often the men involved are already known to police. The National Police Chief’s Council themselves have described violence against women as a national emergency. But are police and society at large failing women who are victims of abuse? And can anything be done to end the epidemic? ITV Calendar Reporter, Amelia Beckett tells Ian White what you need to know…...
Oct 28, 2024•13 min
As Russia approaches its third year of war with Ukraine, social media has become one of its most powerful weapons. Videos linked to Russian accounts are sprawling all over TikTok, urging young Ukrainians to dodge the draft of conscription. And with an army almost half the size of Russia’s, the impact on Ukraine could be huge. So, will Ukraine have enough men to fight? And what are TikTok doing about this? ITV News Reporter George Hancorn and Producer Lottie Kilraine tell Lucrezia Millarini what ...
Oct 25, 2024•9 min
A woman whose son has paranoid schizophrenia has told ITV News she fears he will 'become another Valdo Calocane' unless he gets support. She’s shared details of her decades-long struggle to get her son appropriate mental health care. In response, the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, told ITV News the issues raised in our report give him ‘sleepless nights’. So, how can things be changed for the better? And how can the level of risk be reduced? ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Mar...
Oct 23, 2024•9 min
It’s been 50 years since the first handheld phone call and now, the digital landscape has changed beyond recognition. Smart phones have become an essential in everyday life, and many would say they can’t live without them. But what if we took a step away from our screens? Perhaps it’s finally time to? And what exactly are smart phones doing to our brain? Faye Barker tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know… For more on this, head over to ITVX and watch ITV's Tonight programme....
Oct 21, 2024•16 min
Heartbroken fans from around the world are mourning the loss of former One Direction star, Liam Payne, after dying at just the age of 31. His life came to an end after he fell from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Tributes are now pouring in as Liam is remembered for his lasting legacy on the music industry. So, who was the real Liam Payne? And what happened? ITV News Entertainment Reporter, Rishi Davda tells Faye Barker what you need to know......
Oct 18, 2024•14 min
You may have heard about the twisted case of Dr Thomas Kwan. He’s the GP who’s gone on trial after being accused of trying to kill his own mother’s partner by injecting him with poison. By disguising himself as a nurse, Kwan administered a fake Covid jab, which was in fact a pesticide, leaving 71-year-old Patrick O’Hara hospitalised. Kwan is due to be sentenced this week. So, what’s behind the murder plot? ITV Tyne Tees Reporter, Katie Cole tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know......
Oct 16, 2024•11 min
Everyone’s talking about Ultra Processed food. Over the past year, google searches for the term have shot up as more and more people want to know how they’re impacting our health and how best they can be avoided. But, are people making the right changes? Why are they so dangerous? And should we be cutting them out of our diets entirely? The Gut Health Doctor, Megan Rossi tells Sally Bidulph what you need to know…
Oct 14, 2024•13 min
Since the start of the Israel/Gaza war, Islamophobia has risen right across our country, with hundreds of incidents reported every month. Although the war is thousands of miles away, anti-Muslim hate crimes are happening close to home, right on our streets, leaving many British Muslims fearful for their safety. So, what’s it like to be a British Muslim today? And how do they feel about their future in Britain? ITV News Political Correspondent Shehab Khan tells Cari Davies what you need to know.....
Oct 11, 2024•14 min
It’s been a year since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7th. And this week, Prime Minister Kier Starmer called it “the darkest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust” The impact has been felt across the world - including here in the UK. Where - alongside mourning the dead - the Jewish community has faced unprecedented levels of antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s response. So how are British Jews here feeling a year on? And what are their hopes for the future? ITV News Reporter Sam ...
Oct 09, 2024•13 min
It’s been one year since October 7th. One year since Hamas launched a terrorist attack of unthinkable violence on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. It was the worst atrocity suffered by the Jewish people since the Holocaust. In its wake came unspeakable suffering too, for the people of Gaza as Israel swore to wipe out Hamas. More than 40,000 are estimated to have been killed - making this an anniversary which has ensnared a whole region. Now Lebanon, Iran and beyond...
Oct 07, 2024•15 min
The Grenfell tragedy exposed a building safety crisis that’s been affecting thousands of people across the UK for decades. And yet 7 years on, many are living in unsafe flats or have been left homeless, with nowhere to turn. The cladding crisis continues and is having a devastating effect on the physical and mental health of its victims. So, why are so many people still at risk? And why are the government so slow to respond? ITV News Social Affairs correspondent Sarah Corker tells Charlene White...
Oct 04, 2024•14 min
