The NHS is celebrating 75 years of service this week - yet Rishi Sunak might not get much more than 75 weeks to fix it. The PM’s under pressure to solve pressing problems across the public services along with the soaring cost of living. So what’s his plan and by what measures does he hope to be judged before the next election? Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know…
It’s not hard to see why puppy yoga’s become the latest celebrity trend, with cute excitable pups crawling between the mats and over people as they go through their poses. The promoters say it’s great for mental health and benefits the dogs themselves. But the footage captured by our undercover cameras told a different story and led the RSCPA to call for the practice to be stopped. So what was so concerning? Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt and Sam Leader from our Social team tell you ...
Are people working from home really to blame for the latest hosepipe ban? That’s the claim of a water supplier that couldn’t keep up with demand. So where are the bans in place? Why are we as a nation so poor at storing water? And will that ever change? Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… Follow this link for more information on bans in your area: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-04-25/where-are-hosepipe-bans-in-place-across-the-uk...
In El Salvador’s new mega prison the rule of law hangs by a thread and human rights are practically non-existent. It holds 40,000 people - mostly gang members - as part of the country’s war on organised crime. But has the zero tolerance approach seen innocent victims jailed as well and what cost has returning peace to the streets come at? News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby finds out what you need to know from our US Correspondent Dan Rivers. To view Dan's report, follow this link: https://www.itv.com...
Putin’s grip on power is loosening as cracks within his regime are starting to show. In a startling show of defiance, Russian mercenaries marched on Moscow, directly questioning his authority. Now, the unstable dictator is trying to restore some internal order. But, is the worst still to come? And could there be a greater threat in Russia than Putin himself? ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
Frozen chicken fills the freezer aisles of Asda, Iceland and Lidl - but do you know exactly where it comes from? UK supermarkets are sourcing products from suppliers dosing chickens with antibiotics linked to the spread of superbugs. So, just how safe is our weekly food shop? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
As the hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers enters its sixth week, arguments over deception and unlawful information gathering continue. One case which stole the limelight, was Prince Harry’s, as he became the first senior royal in living memory to be cross-examined in court. So, how did the Duke do? And could it all pay off? From the High Court, ITV News Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
After nearly a decade-long domination, cracks are starting to show in the Scottish National Party. It’s former leader, Nicola Sturgeon, was arrested over an inquiry into the party’s finances - but now, she’s insisting she’s innocent and has been released. But, has the damage already been done? And what does this mean for the future of the SNP? ITV News Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith tells Carl Dinnen what you need to know...
The verdict is finally in. Former PM Boris Johnson has been found ‘deliberately disingenuous’ with his Partygate denials in the long-awaited Privileges Committee report. Now, he’s sparked an internal row as he tries to distract from the damning findings. So, can he ever recover? And how will Rishi Sunak clean up the mess he’s left behind for the Tories? ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…
It’s no surprise Donald Trump denied charges over alleged mishandling of classified documents, in what was his second court appearance in just a matter of months. And where he appears next will undoubtedly shape America’s political landscape in the run up to the 2024 presidential election… So, will it be back in the Oval Office or behind bars? From Miami, ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
Three years on, thousands of bereaved families across the UK will finally start to get the answers they deserve. The long awaited Covid inquiry will examine why Britain was so slow to respond to the pandemic and puts those who broke the rules at centre stage. So, could the British public finally be getting some closure? ITV News Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks tells Carl Dinnen what you need to know…
Amid drone attacks, rockets and tanks - flooding has become the latest weapon of warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Ukraine’s condemned it as a war crime - while Russia claims it’s Ukrainian sabotage to distract from their impending counter-offensive. So, what’s the truth? And what impact will it have on the war? From Kyiv, Ukraine, ITV News Foreign Correspondent Emma Murphy tells Julie Etchingham What You Need to Know......
Can anyone - or anything - stop Manchester City? The double winners can make it a treble with victory in Saturday’s Champions League final as they look to match Manchester United’s biggest sporting triumph - the crowning glory for a club that stood for so long in their cross-city rivals’ shadow. And yet could decisions made off the pitch ultimately spoil City’s all-conquering legacy? From ITV Granada, Reporter Jahmal Williams-Thomas tells you what you need to know…...
After what's been a confusing and turbulent few years for the housing market, prices are now in a definite decline, thanks to higher mortgage rates. And they’re falling at the fastest rate in nearly 14 years. But, for many first-time buyers they’re still very much out of reach. So, how can you still climb the housing ladder? And are we on the way to a house price crash? ITV News Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills tells Faye Barker what you need to know......
You may know Nashville, Tennessee, as the country music capital of the world. But now, the city has become the frontline of America’s culture war, as its drag community goes head-to-head with its surrounding bible belt. They’re fighting over the so-called Tennessee drag ban - the first ever anti-drag bill to be signed into US law. So, what’s behind the ban? And how does it shine a light on America's deep divisions? ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…. To ...
Have you heard of iSpoof? Well, it was a global multi-million fraud enterprise until the Met Police, NCA, FBI and Europol caught wind of it. The website, enables criminals to clone phone numbers of banks and then falsely prompt you to give over your security details, allowing them to steal thousands of pounds. So, what’s being done about it? And how can we be sure we know who’s calling our phones? ITV News reporter Kafui Okpattah tells ITV News Presenter Charlene White What You Need to Know......
They say they won’t stop until they reach Moscow. They say they’re fighting for freedom and against injustice. These are the aims of forces who are anti-Putin, but the difference is, these are Russian nationals. They’re fighting to liberate and reclaim their country from President Putin. But, are they actually helping Ukraine’s cause? And what’s the Kremlin doing about it? ITV News Russia expert Emma Burrows tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know......
Madeline McCann was just three-years-old when she vanished from Praia da Luz, Portugal, back in 2007. Her disappearance sparked a world-wide search. Now, after sixteen years, the unsolved mystery is making headlines again as a fresh search begun in Portugal. So, could there finally be some answers? Or is this just a false lead in the search for the world's most famous missing girl? From the Algarve, ITV News Correspondent Emma Murphy tells Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…...
Imagine a world where an artificially intelligent friend was available to you 24/7, organising your life admin and engaging with you in meaningful conversations. And what if the companion sounded like an old friend or loved one? Now, imagine a world where that same companion can do your job better than you and then develops a mind of its own. Well, this is the world of AI, so should we embrace it or kill it before it kills us? ITV News Correspondent Rachel Younger tells ITV Senior Producer Tim M...
A third of children across the UK are being exposed to vape promotions online. Brightly coloured and sweet in flavour, it’s hard for kids to resist them. Now, schools across the country are installing vape detection units and airport-style security to curb the rise of a new generation of nicotine addicts. So, are social media companies taking enough responsibility? And why has the legislation not kept up? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells ITV News Presenter Duncan Golestani What You Need to Kno...
Slowly but surely, the great counterattack, that is Ukraine’s spring offensive, could be starting to unfold. On the eastern front of Ukraine, forces and artillery are beginning to build up. And more could be on their way, as Zelenksyy has just concluded his European tour to gather extra pledges of military aid from key allies. So, are the tides of war starting to turn? From Pokrovsk, just 45 miles from Bakhmut, ITV News Correspondent John Ray tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby What You Need to ...
They’re the police force dealing with the highest crime rate in England and Wales, fuelled by drugs gangs. It may seem a tragic but familiar story, but it's now being discovered that primary school children are being recruited and even branded by the criminals. So how have things got so brutal and what are Cleveland Police doing to stop it? ITV News Tyne Tees Correspondent Rachel Bullock tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know...
With rents and council housing waiting lists at record highs, the desperate search for affordable accommodation continues, with many left homeless. And of those who became homeless last year, one in four households had at least one person in work. So, how does one hold down a job without a permanent roof over their heads? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Corresopndent Daniel Hewitt tells Lucrezia Millarini What You Need to Know…
In the Prime Minister’s first big electoral test, the local election results proved more than disappointing for his party. But with a General Election possibly 16 months away, Rishi Sunak still claims he has a route to avoid catastrophe. So, after 13 years of power, is time up for the Tories? And what do the results mean for the opposition parties? ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tells ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana what you need to know.......
It's a position many of us will find ourselves in at some point in our lives - caring for a loved one. There are 10 million unpaid carers in this country, often making sacrafices at a cost to themselves. The movement to get carers more rights is now gaining pace. So, what's it like living your life for someone else? And who is caring for the carers? From ITV News Meridian, Sangeeta Bhabra brings you what you need to know....
As the war continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, a drone attack on President Putin’s Kremlin sent shockwaves through his country. The Kremlin has now accused Ukraine of trying to kill Putin and has also blamed the United States for its involvement. But who is really responsible for this? And how much of a blow is this for Russia’s PR? ITV News Russian expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
In the first coronation ceremony the nation has witnessed in more than 70 years, this weekend, King Charles III and his wife the Queen Consort will be crowned. Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on the capital. But to get the most out of the weekend, we want to know what exactly is happening, and how best we can celebrate. ITV News Correspondent John Ray and Specialist Producer Reshma Rumsey tell ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know......
In the last six months, more than 16 and a half million pounds has been lost to a rising phenomenon; the romance scam. Women are being duped into sending their life savings overseas to who they believe to be ‘the one.’ But with the help of hotlines, victims are soon realising that this is nothing more than a rom-con. So, why are romance scams on the rise? And what’s being done to stop it? ITV News Reporter Kelly Foran tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know…...
Britain is experiencing the biggest fall in living standards for 70 years. For many, life is now less about living, but more about surviving. The government says it's delivered one of the most generous Cost of Living packages in the world. But is it enough? And if not, what more can be done? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know... Life & Debt: Stories from the Edge airs on ITV at 22.15 on Sunday 20th April For further Co...
You know a media giant is in trouble when they’re making their own headlines. Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News is in crisis, after paying millions of dollars to settle a defamation law suit and now its axed its biggest star. So with Joe Biden confirming his re-election bid - how could Fox’s hot mess impact the race for the White House? ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…
