They should have been better protected. A pregnant mother, her two children and their young friend all brutally killed by Damien Bendall. Now, a review has exposed a litany of missed opportunities leading up to the murders in the Derbyshire village of Killamarsh. So how did probation officers get it so wrong? And is anything being done to stop a case like this happening again? ITV News Midlands correspondent Ben Chapman and regional news editor Jade Liversidge tell Faye Barker what you need to k...
Jan 30, 2023•10 min
Every year, the 27th January marks Holocaust Memorial Day. A day dedicated to the remembrance of those who perished in the Holocaust. Now, with survivors dying out, it’s more important than ever to hear their testimony. In this episode, ITV News reporter Sam Holder is joined by a rather unusual and unique pair, Noemie Lopian, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors and Derek Niemann, the grandson of an SS officer. They share their stories and explain why this year's Holocaust Memorial Day is mor...
Jan 27, 2023•11 min
A misogynist, a cult leader, the pinnacle of masculinity, or an actual God. These are the labels which have described social media star, Andrew Tate. So who actually is he? How has he gained so much public attention? And why has his influence on young men been deemed so dangerous? This is What You Need to Know…
Jan 25, 2023•10 min
Over the pandemic and since, the NHS has recorded a higher number of deaths than usual for this time of year. In part due to Covid, but exclusive analysis reveals that an even more sinister trigger is living without heating in our homes. In trying to keep their bills down, many are risking losing their lives. So how many Brits are dying due to the cold? And what can be done to bring the numbers down? This is what you need to know...
Jan 23, 2023•13 min
For the last three years, the Chinese government has been boasting about its zero-Covid policy. But now, with the government abandoning its restrictions, the country has been left in chaos as hospitals are full and queues at crematoriums mount. So why the abrupt change? What’s behind the government’s sudden switch in policy? And what has this meant for a population exceeding 1.4 billion? This is What You Need to Know..
Jan 20, 2023•13 min
In a case which has gripped the US and shocked the world, the investigation into the Idaho university murders continues. Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were all stabbed to death on November 13th last year. The suspect, Bryan Kohberger, has been identified, but still, there is no apparent motive and so many unanswered questions – with one in particular, why? This is what you need to know…
Jan 18, 2023•10 min
In what was a historic moment for the Catholic church, the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI marked the first time a sitting Pope has presided over another in hundreds of years. Pope Francis laid to rest Pope Benedict XVI as people from around the world flocked to the Vatican to pay tribute to the ex-pontiff. But what kind of legacy will Pope Benedict leave behind? And where does this leave the Catholic Church in modern day society? The Tablet's Christopher Lamb tells ITV News presenter Julie Etching...
Jan 16, 2023•14 min
Boris Johnson privately joking about unsocially distanced parties, shock inside Number 10 when he denied all knowledge of them in public, and Downing St staff shredding evidence. Those are just a few of the fresh revelations aired in a new ITV News podcast, Partygate: The Inside Story, that lifts the lid even further on one of our era's biggest scandals. So why does it all still matter? UK Editor Paul Brand tells Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana what you need to know... You can hear the f...
Jan 13, 2023•15 min
What links Richard Branson, the Rolling Stones and space travel? The answer was meant to lie in the British skies in an attempt to make UK space history this week. Yet things quickly did not go to plan. So what was Virgin Orbit's mission? Why did it fail? And what does it mean for the future of UK space travel? ITV News' Martin Stew tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know...
Jan 11, 2023•12 min
The NHS is not in crisis and is getting the funding it needs - so says the government. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine claims ministers are in denial. So how bad are things in the health service? Why is it under such pressure? And how is it affecting emergency care? ITV News Health Editor Emily Morgan tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Jan 09, 2023•11 min
A new year has brought new record temperatures across the continent as frost-hardened Europeans bask in some unexpected sunshine. For this year at least it’s meant skiers are now donning hiking boots and shorts on slopes without any snow. But is this a blip or will these abnormal highs now become the norm? And if so, what’s the lasting impact of the warm winter weather? From the picturesque French Alps, our correspondent Rupert Evelyn tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know…...
Jan 05, 2023•15 min
Three British prime ministers, the end of a Royal era, war in Europe and economic crisis. It’s far to say 2022 has been eventful - and seen almost constant political turmoil. So how do we reflect on it now? What lessons can be learnt from it? And what challenges lie ahead in 2023? In a special bumper festive edition of the quick-briefing podcast, Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt and Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen bring you what you need to know…
Dec 28, 2022•30 min
While Covid-19 ravaged Russia, Vladimir Putin bunkered down outside Moscow, plotting his next big move. The result was to wage war in Ukraine. But, in doing so, did this increasingly isolated - some may say paranoid - leader also spark his own downfall? Our resident Russia specialist Emma Burrows tells News at Ten Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know…
Dec 23, 2022•20 min
Strep A is most commonly a mild infection, but at its worst it’s deadly, claiming the lives of more than a dozen children this winter. So what exactly is it? What are the symptoms to look out for? And are concerns raised over the UK’s supply of antibiotics justified? Health Editor Emily Morgan tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Dec 19, 2022•11 min
A World Cup that started with so much controversy is ending with a mouth-watering final showdown between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France. So has the Qatar tournament won over its critics? What next for England and Gareth Southgate? And why is the World Cup as we know it about to radically change? In a final quick-briefing from Doha, Sports Editor Steve Scott tells Faye Barker what you need to know…
Dec 15, 2022•15 min
The countdown to Christmas has started yet imagine among the cards dropping through your door came a letter demanding you leave your home within weeks. That’s the brutal news that could be delivered to almost a million people across England this winter. So can anything be done to help them? We sent our Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt to find out. He tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Dec 09, 2022•13 min
Since Elon Musk became the self-proclaimed Chief Twit the company he bought for $44 billion ($35.7 billion) has rarely been out of the headlines. A free speech absolutist, Mr Musk announced: "The bird is free." But ITV News has new evidence suggesting hate speech on the platform has risen at an alarming rate since the purchase. So is this a new beginning or the beginning of the end for Twitter? From our Washington bureau, ITV News Correspondent Rachel Younger and Producer Fred Dimbleby bring you...
Dec 05, 2022•13 min
After all the controversies before it kicked off, when it comes to the football, the Qatar World Cup has undoubtedly delivered on the pitch so far - unless, perhaps, you’re a Welsh fan heading home. So have the thrilling matches overshadowed the widely reported problems off the field? Or is Qatar living up to its promise that all the world was welcome? From Doha, Sports Editor Steve Scott and Reporter Chloe Keedy tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Dec 01, 2022•15 min
It was a passenger plane shot out of the sky over conflict in Ukraine in 2014. Eight years on, three men have finally been convicted of murdering the 298 people on board Flight MH17. But they didn’t fire the weapon and none is likely to ever serve jail time. So, for the families of the victims, has justice really been done? Having attended the verdicts at the courtroom next to the runway just outside Amsterdam, ITV News Correspondent Rachel Younger tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…...
Nov 23, 2022•14 min
He’s out to make America great again! Donald Trump has thrown his MAGA hat into the ring for 2024. But has his movement lost its momentum? Do the recent midterms prove election deniers don’t win office? And who - besides Joe Biden - stands in his way of the White House? From Washington, Robert Moore tells ITV News Presenter Julie Etchingham what you need to know….
Nov 18, 2022•19 min
Inflation is soaring. The cost of living is punishing. And with it comes ever-increasing debt. Across the UK, millions of households are running well into the red to cover their absolute essentials. So what help is out there? What immediate steps can people take? And what happens if you simply can’t pay? In a Q&A special, Richard Lane, an expert from the debt charity Step Change, tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know. For more guidance and to see Daniel's latest reports, head to our Cost...
Nov 15, 2022•17 min
There’s never been a World Cup like it: a Middle Eastern nation hosting football’s biggest prize during a Northern Hemisphere winter. And there’s never been a World Cup so divisive, before a ball is even kicked in Qatar. So why is it so controversial? How will the fan experience differ from previous tournaments? And what's expected of England and Wales on the pitch? Before heading out to Doha, Sports Editor Steve Scott and Reporter Chloe Keedy tell ITV News presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you ...
Nov 10, 2022•16 min
History tells us winter plays a critical role in warfare, with freezing conditions helping to stop everyone from Napoleon to Hitler in their tracks. Yet Vladimir Putin hopes this winter will make the key breakthrough for his Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. So will his tactics work or come back to bite him? Our resident Russian expert Emma Burrows tells News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know.
Nov 02, 2022•16 min
If you think British politics is in a bleak place at the moment, save a thought for America. Still reeling from the traumas and aftershocks of the last election, their democracy now seems even more imperilled as the nation heads to the midterm polls. So could vengeful Trump supporters still crying foul really rig future votes? Robert Moore has been on a big trip to find out. In this episode, he tells Tom Bradby what you need to know. You can view Robert's Exposure documentary America: The War Wi...
Oct 24, 2022•20 min
Britain’s economic mess means an uncertain future for Liz Truss for sure. But nothing compared to the uncertainty for those hit hardest by the soaring cost of living. So what sacrifices are they making? And what life-changing decisions are they facing? We sent one of our top investigative reporters to find out and his report was startling. Daniel Hewitt tells News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know. You can also watch Daniels' powerful report here: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-10-18...
Oct 19, 2022•20 min
For weeks now, women in Iran have been protesting for their rights after the death of a 22-year-old woman who had been in police custody. But what actually happened and what is it they’re fighting for? Amani Ibrahimi speaks to a woman in Iran, who tells you what you need to know about being a female under the regime right now.
Oct 17, 2022•14 min
You don’t need a degree in economics to know the UK economy is in a pretty bad place at the moment. But you do need to know a fair bit about numbers to understand why, and what needs to be done about it. Fortunately, we have our own expert on hand to bring you up to speed in just 15 minutes. Inspired by his wife's own demand for understanding, Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know. This episode was recorded prior to the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng ...
Oct 13, 2022•13 min
It’s every parent’s nightmare: your child goes off on a school trip abroad and never comes home again. It became the tragic reality for Tony and Brenda Lawson when their daughter Jessica drowned in southern France in 2015. Now a French court has decided her teachers were not to blame. So why did the ruling take seven years and where does it leave her family’s search for answers? Ian Woods, recently returned from the trial in the Central Massif region in southern France, tells Faye Barker what yo...
Oct 07, 2022•20 min
MPs at war, a major u-turn and her key speech hit by protesters; it’s hard to imagine a worse first party conference for a prime minister. So where does Liz Truss go from here? How damaging could the new battles over benefits get? And could her days really, already, be numbered? Political Editor Robert Peston tells Romilly Weeks what you need to know at the end of a quite extraordinary Conservative Party Conference.
Oct 05, 2022•17 min
Liz Truss pledged to kick start the UK economy. Instead her chancellor’s tax-slashing measures have seen it get an absolute kicking, with a plummeting pound, a major bailout by the Bank and a fresh mortgage crisis. So as she prepares to face the wrath of the people who put her in power, will the threat of electoral disaster force her to change plans? From Westminster, Political Correspondent Libby Wiener tells Shehab Khan what you need to know…
Sep 30, 2022•13 min
