Across a deeply divided and polarised nation, there is one thing that the US can now all agree on - that Joe Biden’s performance in the presidential debate, was a disaster. From the inception, he looked lost, confused and charmless. While he lacked coherency, his opponent, Donald Trump spewed lies and fake news - often unchallenged and unchecked. The debate has led to calls for Biden to step aside but could that happen at this stage of the campaign? US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Yasmin Bodal...
Jun 28, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brianna Ghey, Ava White and Rhamero West might be three separate cases and individuals, but they all have something in common – they were all kids killed tragically by knife crime. Now, in the wake of their deaths, their mothers are relentlessly campaigning for change. But is the government listening? Is knife crime prioritised enough? And how can we better protect the next generation? Kelly Foran tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know… For more on this, tune into ITV Evening News Friday 28 Jul...
Jun 26, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a cold, damp and slow start to summer, we’re finally feeling the heat. As the strong sunshine gets to work, temperatures are looking likely to soar over the next week and Brits can finally get basking. But, how long will this hot spell last? Could this be our only scorcher for the summer? And why are we about to be hit with a pollen bomb? ITV Weather Presenter Becky Mantin tells Sangeeta Kandola what you need to know...
Jun 24, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast A dismal one all draw to Denmark was just what England didn’t need to settle the shaky Euros nerves. Outclassed by the Danes, Southgate’s side seemed muddled and lacklustre. They left the pitch at full time with boos and jeers from normally loyal travelling fans ringing in their ears. So, what’s going on? Has the tide turned against Southgate? And can he turn it around? ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know......
Jun 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie works two jobs. His day starts before the sun rises and won’t end until it sets. He’s just one of many battling Britian’s Cost-Of-Living crisis. But now the phrase has become so ubiquitous, it risks losing its true meaning. And for those like Jamie, it’s become a question of surviving, not living. But could the general election be a turning point? ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know......
Jun 19, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2024 has been dubbed the year of the TikTok election. And now, we’re only half-way through Britain’s general election campaign and already the social media platform has been flooded with misinformation. But where is it coming from? Is it really making an impact? And how do you sift the fact from the fiction? ITV News Digital Video Producer George Hancorn tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Jun 17, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's around 1.2 million hoarders across the UK. Many don’t even recognise they have a problem. On the surface, it might seem like someone is being messy, but hoarding is a disorder and can be a coping mechanism for other things. But at what point does it become dangerous? And is there enough help out there? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know...
Jun 14, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the country gears up for the general election, ITV’s Tonight programme is taking you one step closer to the leaders of Great Britain’s largest political parties. In one of a series of interviews, Paul Brand speaks to the Prime Minister to find out whether he has the plan or the personality to win. It was an interview which made headlines for a number of reasons here, Paul Brand brings you What You Need To Know… For more on this, tune into the Tonight programme on ITV, on Wednesday 12th June a...
Jun 12, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast For many of us across the country, it’s been a rather wet, dull and gloomy Spring. And yet, according to the Met Office, the UK has just had its warmest Spring on record. But why can’t we feel it? What’s behind this confusing weather forecast? And when can we finally feel the heat? ITV News Weather Presenter Becky Mantin is joined by ITV Anglia Weather Presenter Chris Page and ITV News Weather Presenter Nick Miller.
Jun 10, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an unprecedented moment for English football, Man City have launched a legal assault against the Premier League. The four-time champions are suing the league over its sponsorship regulations. It’s the latest dramatic twist in a dispute over City's spending power that threatens to unbalance the world’s most successful football competition. So, what happens if City are successful? And could it hail a new dawn for English football? ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott tells Cari Davies what you ne...
Jun 07, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast To some he’s a deity - to others a dictator. But few ever doubted Narendra Modi’s firm grip on power in India - until now. He has secured a third term as Prime Minister, but his party has lost its majority for the first time in ten years. So what impact could India's shock election result have on this economic powerhouse and the rest of the world? Geraint Vincent tells you, what you need to know.
Jun 05, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re about to mark 80 years since one of the largest military operations of all time: D-Day. ITV News Meridian have recorded more than 80 new interviews with men and women who lived through the Normandy landings. So how do they feel about their part in this extraordinary moment of history? What can we learn from them and what they went through? Why is it more crucial than ever to hear their stories? And how do we best remember D-Day once the living link is gone? ITV News Meridian reporter Derek...
Jun 03, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's been 30 years since a new era of hope began in South Africa, with the election of Nelson Mandela. On Wednesday, the country goes to the polls again in an atmosphere where much, if not all, of that hope seems to have disappeared. Mandela's party - the African National Congress - may well lose its majority for the first time in the history of South Africa's democracy. But why are voters deserting the party? And where's next for the Rainbow Nation? Geraint Vincent is joined by ITV News Global ...
May 29, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast One dead and at least 20 in intensive care. Last week, turbulence saw what should have been a simple flight descend into tragedy. We’re often told it’s the safest form of transport, but with holiday season on the horizon - how safe do you really feel? Cari Davies is joined by Science correspondent Martin Stew to tell you, what you need to know.
May 26, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Packed boats, a perilous journey and dreams of a fresh start. The gangs responsible promise a new life. But for many, it’s one they’ll never see. The Rwanda Bill's dominated headlines, yet the small boat crossings show little sign of letting up. One side treats them like cattle, the other - a criminal, but how far would you go to protect your family? Sangeeta Kandola is joined by ITV News' Peter Smith to tell you, what you need to know....
May 24, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a medical disaster that saw 30,000 victims infected with HIV and hepatitis C by contaminated blood transfusions. The infected blood inquiry confirmed that the disaster was no accident, and one that unfolded on a horrifying scale. It was a scandal that could have been avoided, but for the actions of frontline medical staff, civil servants and successive governments, as institutions put saving face ahead of patient safety. So how could this have happened? How will the victims be compensated...
May 20, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alastair Hamilton was 47 when he secretly arranged to end his life. His family retraced his last steps to Switzerland, where they spoke to the clinic that helped Alastair to die without their knowledge. Now, with so much debate around assisted dying in the UK, what can we learn from Alastair’s story? And what’s to stop anyone else doing the same? ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand and producer Nathan Lee, who joined Alastair's family on their journey to Switzerland, tell you what you need to know......
May 17, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can you spot the difference between what’s real and what’s fake? The rise of artificial intelligence has opened the door to a world of technological possibilities. But with it comes a more sinister side. Deceptively realistic deepfakes – created by AI technology – are cropping up more and more online. So what are they? What happens when you're a victim of one? And, in an election year, how worried should we be about this technology? ITV News Presenter Mary Nightingale, who was recently a victim ...
May 15, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Post Office, infected blood, Hillsborough, Waspi women, Grenfell. All national scandals that seem, on the face of it, to be completely different. But do they have more in common than we might think? And how fit for purpose are our systems for writing the wrongs of the past? After years campaigning for justice, Jo Hamilton, Jackie Britton and Shelagh Simmons tell ITV Meridian's Christine Alsford what you need to know....
May 13, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered if you could do your job from the beach? Well, with the flexibility of remote working, for some - it’s a reality. With just a laptop and a Wi-fi signal, ‘digital Nomads’, are embracing a new form of work-life balance. Is this a worker’s revolution? And what does this mean for the workplace here in the UK? ITV News' Chloe Keedy tells Cari Davies what you need to know....
May 10, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a crime that can happen anywhere in the UK, inside any home, in any bedroom, to any child. Online child exploitation is increasing year on year, with few realising the true extent of these appalling acts and the devastation they cause. New technology has changed the way these crimes are committed, exposing many more children to online harm. What’s going so badly wrong? And who’s working to catch the criminals? ITV News' Lucy Watson tells Cari Davies what you need to know....
May 08, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The number of new and expectant mothers across England receiving special treatment for their mental health has almost doubled in the last three years. ITV News can reveal that more than 57,000 women relied on treatment over the past year. And whilst nothing can prepare you for motherhood, why are more mums reaching crisis point? And what can be done to help? ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...
May 03, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The festival of Passover is a time where Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate one of the most unique stories in the Jewish calendar. And this year, this biblical story of freedom and survival has taken on extra resonance. So why is this Passover more important than ever before? And how does each family celebrate the tradition? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know... For more on this and to watch Sam's documentary, tune into ITV Sunday 5...
May 01, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could it become too expensive to spend a penny in the UK? Well, as part of new budget cuts, councils across England are closing public toilets. And with hundreds of less loos across the country, locals and those with medical conditions are becoming increasingly concerned. So, can anything be done to save our toilets? ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Consumer Producer Hannah Kings tell Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know…
Apr 29, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump’s hush money trial is a historical first. It’s the first time a former US president has faced serious criminal charges. As his wide web of lies becomes untangled, it’s been revealed that he tried to cover up a conspiracy to influence the 2016 election. So, what really happened? And how will this impact his current bid for presidency? ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Rageh Omaar what you need to know...
Apr 26, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts. But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by the twin evils of war and climate change. Now, charities are warning of famine whilst the UK and US are pledging up to $630 million in aid. But in a world full of crises, will the warnings cut through? And is the aid enough to make a difference? Founder of charity Mary’s Mea...
Apr 24, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK. And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions. That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access free treatment, forcing many to turn to private prescriptions. So, why is it so restrictive? And how can things be changed? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
Apr 22, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life. After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.' Just a few hours later, Murray was gone. Now, his family are calling on social media platforms to up safeguarding policies for teens, like Murray. So, what exactly is 'sextortion?' Why is it on the rise? And will Murray’s family ever get justice? ITV News' Sam Leader tells Faye Barker what you need to know....
Apr 19, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest quick-briefing episode, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Charlie Frost what you need to know... As the country continues to battle with the cost-of-living crisis, new figures reveal that there could be some relief for us, as billions of pounds are going unclaimed. People across Britain, including you, could be owed money from a lost pension, forgotten bank account or even investments. So, could this be your golden ticket? And how will the government reunite millions of peo...
Apr 17, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In its first direct attack on Israeli soil, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones to the country overnight on Saturday. And whilst the unprecedented attack has been called an ‘almost total failure’ by Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, world leaders are urging Israel to restrain. Now, the fate of the Middle East hangs in the balance as Israel vows to exact a price from Tehran. So, what will Israel do next? And is a broader war brewing in the Middle East? ITV News International Affairs Edito...
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