For nearly a decade, suspected lawbreakers have been prosecuted under the Single Justice procedure, which was brought in to speed up verdicts on “lower-level” crimes. But, a joint investigation between ITV News and the Evening Standard has revealed that this has meant people have been wrongly prosecuted. So what’s happening to stop it happening again? And can anything be done for the people already affected? ITV News’ Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith and Evening Standard’s Courts Correspondent...
Sep 18, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast As if the build-up to the US presidential election hasn’t been dramatic enough, Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt for the second time in just a matter of months. On a golf course on Sunday afternoon, gun shots were fired from the surrounding shrubbery towards the former president. But, after decades of no political violence towards presidential candidates, is this the ‘new normal’ for America? And how will this affect the election? ITV News Correspondent Robert M...
Sep 16, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to childcare in this country, it’s a postcode lottery. With years of underfunding, finding affordable and available nursery places is a real struggle for most parents. And with nurseries closing at a faster rate than new ones are opening, there doesn’t seem to be much hope. So, what is the government planning to do? ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent, Sarah Corker, tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Sep 13, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been compared to the Post Office and infected blood scandal. The Lampard Inquiry which began on Monday is the first British public inquiry to specifically investigate mental health deaths and is a watershed moment for many. For the families who lost loved ones, it’s been a long time coming. So, what does it hope to achieve? And when will the families get answers? ITV News Reporter Charlie Frost tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know......
Sep 11, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s happening right here on our streets, in our communities and across the country. Modern slavery is not just an international issue, it takes place close to home, unfolding in every London borough and beyond. And yet, less than one in five Brits would know how to spot the crime itself. So, why is there a lack in understanding? And could you notice the signs of modern slavery? From the charity Hestia; the largest provider of modern slavery support across London and the South East, Chief Execut...
Sep 09, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 72 people died, over 7 years gone by, and more than a hundred million pounds spent on the police investigation and yet no one has been charged. The long-awaited inquiry report shows Grenfell was a disaster waiting to happen. And despite this week’s findings, the unbearable wait to bring those responsible to trial continues. So, why is the wait so long? And will the bereaved families and survivors ever get any justice? ITV London Reporter Rags Martel tells Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know…...
Sep 06, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast A month ago today, on a sunny summer’s evening, fire and fury arrived in a quiet English market town. In Tamworth, a protest outside a Holiday Inn housing asylum seekers, spiralled into a siege, following the misinformation that spread over the Southport attack. So, how did it happen? Why Tamworth? How much is social media to blame? And has the town recovered? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know......
Sep 04, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is the front line of climate change: the Arctic. Temperatures are rising at three times the global average - melting ice, damaging vital ecosystems and causing sea levels to rise. But it’s not just a problem for the region, it’s a problem for the whole planet. So, why is it melting so fast? And how can the Arctic be saved? From Svalbard, ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Producer Phil Sime tell Warren Nettleford what you need to know......
Sep 02, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode of our quick briefing news podcast, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Faye Barker why, following an ITV News report last month, more and more women are coming forward to tell their shocking stories of forced adoptions. Warning: This episode contains details some listeners may find upsetting.
Aug 30, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode of our quick briefing news podcast, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Faye Barker why, following an ITV News report last month, more and more women are coming forward to tell their shocking stories of forced adoptions. Warning: This episode contains details some listeners may find upsetting.
Aug 30, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode of our quick briefing news podcast, Arts Editor Nina Nannar tells Lucrezia Millarini why Oasis have chosen 2025 for their long-awaited comeback and how much the UK and Ireland tour is likely to earn Noel and Liam.
Aug 28, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Taylor Swift brought the curtain down on the European leg of her Era’s tour, she wrapped what’s become the highest-grossing tour in history. Having boosted a jaw dropping 1 billion pounds to the UK economy alone, her tour’s generated so much money that it’s been coined ‘Swiftinomics.’ So, did you cash in? And what impact has it left behind? ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and producer Rhiannon Hopley tell Rishi Davda What You Need to Know…
Aug 26, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s long been a crisis in Scotland and it’s only getting worse. Drug related deaths have surged over the last year, making it the highest rate in Europe. And despite the government declaring a public health emergency five years ago, little progress has been made and those who have lost loved ones are desperate for change. So, why can’t the government bring the numbers down? ITV News Scotland Correspodent Peter Smith tells Lucrezia Millarini What You Need to Know…...
Aug 23, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast A public health emergency has been declared by the World Health Organisation over a new outbreak of Mpox. More than 17,000 cases have been confirmed across Africa and just last week the virus made its way to Europe. So, how worried should we be? How close is it to reaching the UK? And could this become a global pandemic? ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Cari Davies what you need to know...
Aug 21, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kaydell Brown had just celebrated her 38th birthday before travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery. After several tough years as a hard-working single mum of two, she hoped the surgery would boost her self-confidence, but instead it tragically killed her. Now, her family are using this as a warning to the 150,000 Brits who travel to Turkey for surgery every year. So, just what went wrong? ITV News Correspondent Rachel Townsend tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know......
Aug 19, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a new mystery drug that’s hitting the party scene in Ibiza. It’s called pink cocaine. Whilst the bright colour of the drug might remain the same, what’s inside the drug is a Russian roulette, changing from dealer to dealer and can even include the lethal drug, fentanyl. So, why is the popular party drug so unpredictable? And will it make its way to the UK? George Hancorn tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Aug 16, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast A second Russian region has declared a state of emergency, following attacks by Ukraine forces. First Kursk, now Belgorod. It's the first time since World War Two that Russia has lost territory to a foreign army. So, can Ukraine maintain its advance? And how will Putin respond? ITV News Correspondent John Ray tells Mary Nightingale What You Need to Know…
Aug 14, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is set to be the hottest day of the year, as Brits prepare to scorch in the summer sun. But, with thunderstorms ever present, this short intense spell of heat won’t be around for long. So, what makes this heatwave so short? And could this be the last of the summer sun? Senior Meteorologist Craig Snell tells ITV Weather presenter Becky Mantin what you need to know...
Aug 12, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Instead of bringing in the New Year with her family in 2023, Maria discovered that her 21-year-old daughter, Sophia, had died. She was fast asleep in her London flat when the battery of her boyfriend’s E-Bike exploded, causing a raging house fire. Sophia’s just one of many whose lives have been tragically taken by E-bike or E-scooter fires. So, why are the regulations lacking? And how can E-bikes be made safer? Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Sophia Ankel tell Sangeeta Kandola What You N...
Aug 09, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are some animals gay? It’s a question that’s been highlighted by new research from the Natural History Museum, which has found same sex couples in more than 1,500 different specifies. But is it appropriate to describe animal behaviour through human terms? And what can we learn from this? Charlie Frost is joined by Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Zoologist from the Natural History Museum, Josh Davis.
Aug 07, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tells Cari Davies what you need to know... ‘This is not protest, this is pure violence’ are the words from the Prime Minister today following days of widespread unrest across the country. It started after the fake news that spread over the Southport stabbings one week ago today. And now Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that those involved will face prison and punishment. So, can the violence be stopped? And who is it taking to the streets?...
Aug 05, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever been contacted out of the blue by your bank and asked to share your personal details? Well, you could have been just one of thousands whose been targeted by a fraudster. And as technology gets more sophisticated, the scammers are getting smarter and savvier. So, how can you spot a scam? What’s being done to stop this? And how can we better protect ourselves? ITV News Reporter Kaf Okpattah tells Yasmin Bodalbhai What You Need to Know…...
Aug 02, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The death of Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is one of the most significant moments in the Middle East since the October 7 attack on Israel. In the early hours of this morning, he was killed inside Iran. And now, Iran’s supreme leader has vowed ‘severe punishment.’ So, is the Middle East on the verge of an all-out war? And what does his death mean for the conflict in Gaza? ITV News International Editor Emma Murphy tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know......
Jul 31, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an Instagram age where tourists are searching for the perfect selfie – the idyllic island of Santorini has become the perfect backdrop. And as more and more flock to the holiday hotspot, they’re causing chaos and driving out locals. But, with the island lacking power to impose restrictions, what can be done? And can anything stop them? Europe Editor James Mates tells Cari Davies what you need to know...
Jul 29, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've seen countless stories of failures in the system designed to help our most vulnerable children - those with special educational needs and disabilities. This week ITV News journalists - both nationally and in all our regions - will be putting an even bigger spotlight on the real life impact of the SEND crisis. Neil Barbour from ITV Anglia, Jonny Brown from ITV Calendar and Katie Cole from ITV Tyne Tees join ITV News Presenter Faye Barker. With families being pushed to the brink of mental an...
Jul 24, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Strictly Come Dancing has been dominating the headlines as claims mount over abusive treatment of the show’s celebrity contestants. The nation’s beloved BBC programme, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, risks losing its reputation, or even more. So, as the allegations rise, could this year’s show be Strictly's last dance? And what's being done to resolve the crisis? ITV News Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda tells Sangeeta Kandola What You Need to Know…...
Jul 22, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast New research reveals that markers of Motor Neurone Disease are more likely to be found in the blood of retired sportsmen who have suffered several concussions, offering hope of early diagnosis and possibly earlier treatment. It also adds more weight to growing evidence of the link between contact sports and brain conditions. So, where does this leave sports like rugby? Martin Stew tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Jul 17, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast As he raised his fist in defiance, the image of Donald Trump smeared in blood, is one that will shape the US election campaign and history. The iconic image has sent shockwaves on social media, sparking several conspiracy theories – with some wondering if it was an order from the US President himself. So, how do you spot the fact from fiction? And how will the assassination attempt change the campaign? Robert Moore tells Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know......
Jul 15, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast England have made history and reached back-to-back European Championship finals after a 2-1 win against the Netherlands. From a rather rocky start to the tournament, it’s certainly been touch and go. But now, the three lions have managed to turn it around as they head to Berlin this Sunday. So how did the squad bounce back? And is it finally coming home? ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...
Jul 12, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a summer boost for households as energy prices are falling - thanks to the new price cap. Yet forecasters warn your gas and electricity bills will soar once again in the autumn. So is now the right time to fix your energy price? And what other action can you take to make savings? In this episode Charlie Frost tells you, what you need to know...
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