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What You Need To Know

The quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories. Our team of specialist correspondents plus guests bring you information and analysis you can trust so you get What You Need To Know in minutes.

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13:06

The aftermath of October 7th: The impact on British...

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2024/10/09

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 Holder

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14:30

Israel: A year on from October 7th

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2024/10/07

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 are

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13:40

The cladding crisis: Why is progress so slow?

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2024/10/04

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

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12:06

How to keep your bills down as the energy price cap...

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2024/10/02

As temperatures are coming down, energy bills are shooting up. Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen for the winter with consumers now facing an £150 yearly increase on average. And for many already struggling to keep on top of their costs, this won’t come as welcome news. So, what’s causing the price rises? And what can we do to save money? ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

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12:30

The reading crisis leaving thousands of children...

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2024/09/30

Primary schools in the UK are using discredited methods to teach reading, which risks making thousands of children unable to read.ITV News' Wales reporter Rhys Williams has been investigating this teaching method, and seeing the effects first-hand.So, why is this 'outdated' method still being taught?

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9:42

Dine and dash - the new shoplifting?

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2024/09/27

Dine and dash - going out for a meal with no intention of paying for it -it's becoming more and more common for British businesses. A third of restaurants have experienced it recently, but what can they do about it and why are we seeing such a large increase?

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12:18

Can South Africa end lion farming?

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2024/09/25

Each year, thousands of lion cubs are bred in captivity to be hunted and killed. The South African government wants to shut this lucrative industry down.Geraint Vincent has been to a lion farm to investigate how easily this can be done. He shares his experiences with Charlie Frost. So, how will the farmers be compensated - and what will happen to the lions that have already been bred?

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11:52

What happens after botched Turkey surgery?

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2024/09/23

Thousands of Brits travel to Turkey for cosmetic surgery each year. It's often cheaper, and quicker than private care in the UK. But, that low cost can come with little to no aftercare. The risk of a wound not healing, and of subsequent infection, is very real. ITV News' Geraint Vincent has met people who are learning to live with life-changing injuries. So, what will and won't the NHS do if you require corrective treatment?

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10:38

Who's behind the Lebanon pager attack?

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2024/09/20

In the latest episode, ITV News’ International Editor Emma Murphy tells Cari Davies what you need to know….This week, hundreds of pagers and walkie talkies used by Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 30 people and injuring thousands more.With increasing rocket fire being exchanged between Lebanon and Israel there are growing fears of further escalation.So, is there any chance for a ceasefire?

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19:39

Is the Single Justice Procedure unjust?

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2024/09/18

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

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17:39

Is political violence the ‘new normal’ for America?

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2024/09/16

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 Moore

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14:34

What's causing the 'childcare desert' crisis?

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2024/09/13

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…

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8:02

What is the Lampard Inquiry and how much change could...

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2024/09/11

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...

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15:49

Hidden in plain sight - How to spot the signs of...

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2024/09/09

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 Executive

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16:49

Grenfell: What next and why are families still...

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2024/09/06

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…

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17:17

After the riots: What sparked the Tamworth hotel attack?

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2024/09/04

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...

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13:09

The Arctic: The frontline of climate change

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2024/09/02

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...

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11:58

Will the government apologise for historic forced...

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2024/08/30

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.

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10:53

Why are Oasis reuniting and how much could it earn them?

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2024/08/28

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.

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13:09

What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and how did it boost the...

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2024/08/26

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…

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