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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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8:31

Could the Nottingham attacks triple killer have been...

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2024/01/26

“Justice has not been served” – that was the judgement of the families torn apart by the fatal killings in Nottingham, last June. The triple killer, Valdo Calocane, has now been sentenced to a high-security hospital. But for the victims’ families, their fury remains, blaming the police, CPS and NHS. So, should Calocane have been free to roam the streets? And will the families ever get justice? From Nottingham Crown Court, ITV News Midlands Correspondent Ben Chapman tells Lucrezia Millarini what you

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11:06

How the Post Office tore families apart

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2024/01/24

Broken trust, marriages and families – the ripple effect of the Post Office scandal is still being felt, years on from the convictions. These are the years that families can’t take back, once torn apart by lies and deceit. And now although closer to justice, the pain and suffering of the victims can’t be undone. So, can anything heal the victims of the Post Office scandal? Having spoken with families impacted by the scandal, ITV News correspondent Sangita Lal tells Julie Etchingham what you need to

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12:33

Why are there so many storms and is the worst yet to...

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2024/01/22

Chaos strikes again as the UK has been hit with its ninth named storm this season. Storm Isha has left thousands of homes powerless, brought commuters to a standstill and caused widespread disruption. And it’s not the only storm we’ll be weathering this week, as Storm Jocelyn arrives in full force tomorrow. So why are we getting so many storms? And how prepared are we? ITV Weather Presenter and meteorologist Becky Mantin tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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10:38

Why a victim’s family wants to free his convicted...

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2024/01/19

Jason Moore was convicted of killing Robert Darby in East London back in 2005. He’s spent nearly a decade in prison for murder. Yet, the family of the victim, believe Moore is actually innocent. And former detectives in the Met agree. So, should he be locked up? What really happened? And what does this say about our justice system? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Julie Etchingham What You Need to Know…A statement from the Metropolitan Police in response to the investigation: “In 2021 we reviewed

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18:12

What I learnt from spending three months with Keir...

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2024/01/17

With a general election looming, ITV News’ Anushka Asthana has spent the past three months with the man tipped to become our next prime minister.Keir Starmer's Labour party are leading the polls and yet he’s been described as “too boring” – so does he really have what it takes to lead the nation?What drives him? And what’s his ultimate vision for Britain? Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...For more on this, tune into ITV1 on Thursday 18th January at

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11:56

Should we really be drinking energy drinks?

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2024/01/15

Brightly coloured, sweet and sugary - energy drinks are all the buzz. But now, concerns are growing over children’s thirst for the drink – as it’s been revealed that the drinks are associated with increased risk of mental health issues in young people. So, what’s got kids so hooked? And can anything stop them? ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Stacey Foster tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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14:14

How Britain's youth became a lost generation

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2024/01/12

A machete attack in broad daylight in Huddersfield. Gangs in balaclavas swinging knives around Leeds. Young men stabbed to death in Doncaster. These are just some of the acts of violence plaguing our communities. For too long it's been largely unreported and now bereaving families are demanding change. So, how did our youth become a lost generation? From ITV Calendar, Jonathan Brown tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...To watch the full investigation head to:

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8:28

How did 2023 become the hottest year on record?

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2024/01/10

From heatwaves to raging wildfires, 2023 was a scorcher of a year. And with temperatures soaring off the chart, it’s now broken the world record, becoming the hottest year ever. So, was this expected? What does this mean for our climate crisis? And could 2024 be even hotter? ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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15:47

What's next for Israel's offensive?

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2024/01/08

It’s now 3 months since Hamas’ terror attack in Israel, and Israel’s subsequent retaliation and sadly the conflict shows no sign of stopping yet. So much so that the danger of war spreading beyond Gaza has brought the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken to the region, again. Israel says it’s dismantled Hamas’ military infrastructure in the north of Gaza, so what comes next?Is there any hope of Israel’s stated aim of eliminating Hamas ever being realised? Can the conflict be contained? From Israel,

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17:32

Can anything stop the toxic culture in our fire...

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2024/01/05

Their meant to keep their community safe, but instead some pose a danger themselves. It’s been revealed that South Wales fire service is plagued with harassment and abuse right from the top of the ladder. And it’s not just in Wales, as an ongoing ITV News investigation laid bare the toxic culture across the rest of the UK’s fire services. So, what’s been uncovered? And can their culture be transformed? ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand tells Charlie Frost what you need to know...

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19:14

Will Mr Bates v The Post Office help deliver justice?

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2024/01/03

It was the IT error that led to one of the biggest miscarriages of justice the UK has ever seen.And now it’s playing out on ITV as prime time drama.But will the on-screen telling of the Post Office scandal finally help deliver justice for those still chasing it after all these years?Nick Wallis, the reporter who wrote the definitive book on the scandal and served as a consultant for the TV drama itself, tells Cari Davies what you need to know…You can watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on ITVX here:

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12:02

How to stick to a New Year's resolution

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2024/01/01

Whether it’s cutting down on food or booze or any other unhealthy habit, January 1st is the traditional day to make a new year’s resolution.But is the start of the year really the right time for a brand new start or a different lifestyle?And what do you do if you want the power to change but just don’t have the willpower?David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life, tells Faye Barker what you need to know…

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11:26

The woman who saw her attacker on TV

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2023/12/29

Imagine being the victim of a brutal crime, reporting it to police only to be told that the man you’re accusing has no previous convictions.Then the next day you turn on your TV and see his face, on a documentary about a rapist and killer who became the UK’s longest-serving prisoner.It sounds like the start of a crime fiction novel, but - unbelievably - it’s all true…The documentary maker himself, ITV News West Country Correspondent Robert Murphy, tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… You can

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19:59

Can Sunak win in 2024 after a wretched 2023?

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2023/12/27

What a year it has been for Rishi Sunak.His Cabinet rocked by resignations and sackings, the flagship Rwanda policy halted in habour by the Supreme Court, while falling short on his other key pledges for 2023 - not to mention the damaging losses in the local and by-elections. So what lessons will the PM have learned ahead of his ultimate political battle in 2024? Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know…

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14:25

What got people obsessed on socials this year?

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2023/12/25

Twitter became X, TikTok became an obsession and the world’s biggest tech bosses pledged to face off in a cage fight…Yes, 2023 took us to some weird and wonderful places for those of us who live much of our lives on social media.So what were the key trends that we all followed? And where on earth could socials go next?George Hancorn from the ITV News social team tells Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda what you need to know...

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11:52

How an undercover officer caught a killer chef

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2023/12/22

Pub chef Darren Osment killed his former partner Claire Holland in 2012 and confessed seven years later.Then he claimed he made it all up, so police went deep under cover for 20 months to get him to admit the truth on camera.And it’s only thanks to ITV West Country Correspondent Robert Murphy that you can hear it now.He joins Daniel Hewitt to tell you what you need to know…You can also view Robert's report here:

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13:30

Were warnings ignored before toddler's high rise death?

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2023/12/20

Reem still has flashbacks of the day her brother died. She remembers opening her bedroom door and seeing the empty room and the open window. And then her mother screaming. And yet toddler Exodus wasn’t the first young life lost out of the window of a high rise building in Leeds… So what’s stopping yet another tragedy?Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know…

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14:09

How to cut costs at Christmas

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2023/12/18

After a year of soaring food prices and inflation, it’s no surprise the cost of Christmas has rocketed. And there’s a new warning in place for families to tread carefully, as it could take a year for millions to finish paying for their festive season. Now, some are turning to toy banks and others are cutting back on their festivities. So, are you feeling the pinch? And how best can we cut the cost at Christmas?ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Siham Ali tell Faye Barker what you

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12:57

Misconduct beyond the Met

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2023/12/15

Assault, abuse and harassment are just some of the forms of misconduct which make up the toxic culture in our police forces. And yet, in most of these cases, no further action has been taken. Too afraid of the repercussions and with a lack of trust in the system, victims are forced to remain silent. So, what’s being done to put a stop to this? And how can we be better protected? From ITV Meridian, journalist Joe Coshan tells Faye Barker What You Need to Know…

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10:26

COP28: A fair deal or a cop out?

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2023/12/13

After marathon negotiations, a deal has been reached at COP28 in Dubai. The new agreement will enforce a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. But, some nations still think this doesn’t go far enough – urging to remove, not reduce, the use of fossil fuels. So, was this a fair COP? Or a cop out?From Dubai, Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Producer Philip Sime tell Anushka Asthana what you need to know...

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