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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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11:11

The rise of backstreet Brazilian Butt Lifts

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2023/12/11

It's a procedure designed to give you the hourglass figure made famous by celebs like Kim Kardashian, but the Brazilian Bum Lift has also been described as the world's most dangerous cosmetic surgery. Yet the non-surgical alternative, involving filler, is becoming increasingly popular. It’s advertised as a safer alternative, but is in fact just as dangerous, as there’s little regulation to stop anyone from performing the procedure. So, should these procedures be banned entirely? ITV News Reporter

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17:48

Boris' battle to save his legacy at the Covid Inquiry

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2023/12/08

As he began his appearance with an apology, Boris Johnson tried to defend what was left of his reputation at the Covid Inquiry. But, for bereaved families, it was simply, too little too late; as they told the former Prime Minister “the dead won’t hear your apologies.” So, did Mr. Johnson take enough responsibility? And what lessons were learned? UK Editor Paul Brand tells Julie Etchingham What You Need to Know…

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16:25

Why Arab-Americans are pledging to “Abandon Biden”

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2023/12/06

“Abandon Biden” is the new slogan taking off in the US and it’s pushing the President into political jeopardy. The phrase has been spreading amongst the Arab American community due to his support for Israel.And now those who once helped propel him to presidency, are stripping away his support. So, how damaging is this for Biden? And who will the Muslim community turn to? US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...

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17:46

The British homes on the edge of falling off a cliff

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2023/12/04

A stretch of Norfolk coastline has become the sudden focus of national attention after collapsing into the sea.Clifftop residents were left stunned as 200 metres of road fell right in front of them, stranding them from safety and leaving their houses in peril.So what caused the collapse? And what do you do when your home is about to fall off a cliff…ITV Anglia's Rob Setchell tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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10:23

How to save money on your winter energy bills

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2023/12/01

Now that temperatures are plummeting, heating systems are firing up in millions of homes across the UK.But did you know that turning your thermostat down even by a single degree could cut 10% from your energy bill? And that’s not the only simple and environmentally friendly change you could make to save money this winter.Dr Nathan Johnson from Imperial College London shares his expert advice and knowledge as Lucy Verasamy finds out what you need to know…

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18:22

What's the impact of an extended ceasefire for Israel...

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2023/11/29

On the final day of the present truce between Israel and Hamas, the world is watching on. After seven agonising weeks, the temporary ceasefire has enabled the exchange of Hamas held hostages for Palestinian prisoners. So, what's the wider impact of the pause? And might there be a further extension? Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...

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15:50

Assault and abuse: British shopkeepers on the frontline

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2023/11/27

The UK shoplifting epidemic is costing our country £1billion a year. But, the impact on shop stock is just one part of this sweeping crime wave, as attacks, abuse and assaults are becoming a commonplace in shops. Now, a new policing plan has been unveiled to crackdown on the crime. So, is the new plan enough to curb the rise in shoplifting? Or is it too little too late? Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Siham Ali tell Faye Barker what you need to know...

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13:13

What's life like in an eco-village?

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2023/11/24

With Cop28 fast approaching, many will look to big tech and innovation. But, what about living sustainably on a smaller scale? Tens of thousands are starting a greener way of living, in eco-villages. And they’re long established in Denmark, with communities acting as ‘living laboratories’ for us all to learn a thing or two. So, what exactly is an eco-village? And would they work here in the UK?Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Rageh Omaar What You Need to Know... To hear more on Chris’

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13:38

What does the Autumn Statement mean for you and your...

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2023/11/22

Just a few weeks ago, Jeremy Hunt said tax cuts would be ‘virtually impossible.’ But, in his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor revealed that they are in fact top of his agenda and that England can now afford them. So, where’s the cash coming from? What were his other key promises? And can Hunt’s plans ease the Cost of Living crisis? Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Political Correspondent Shehab Khan tell Mary Nightingale what you need to know…

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17:21

Why is the National Trust under threat?

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2023/11/20

From sea level rising at the Cornish cove to storms battering stately homes, climate change is threatening our most beloved heritage sites more than ever. Now, the National Trust is calling on politicians to do more to help climate change adaption. And their warning comes as the UN predicts global temperatures could rise further by nearly 2.9 degrees C. So, can UK heritage be saved? And with Cop28 just around the corner, what will the government do? ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells

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19:48

Why the UK people smuggling industry is thriving in...

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2023/11/17

From high street nail bars to back street cannabis farms, the UK people smuggling industry is thriving. And despite the government promising to stop the small boats, migrants arrive in plenty and business is booming.Many come from Vietnam, hoping for a better quality of life, but instead, are met with one much worse.So, with the Rwandan policy scrapped, how can Rishi Sunak stop the small boats?ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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17:37

Why Lorraine Kelly’s returned to Lockerbie

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2023/11/15

The bombing of Pan Am 103 above the small Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988 remains Europe’s deadliest terror attack.And witnessing the disaster first-hand, even before police had cordoned off the crash site, was ITV’s Lorraine Kelly.Now, three and a half decades on, Lorraine’s returned to Lockerbie.So, what did she discover? And why does she now see the disaster in a new light? Lorraine Kelly tells Tom Bradby This Is What You Need to Know…You can watch ‘Return to Lockerbie With Lorraine Kelly’ on

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15:32

Rishi's remarkable reshuffle

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2023/11/13

Suella Braverman has been sacked, again. In a hardly surprising start to the reshuffle, Rishi Sunak dismissed the now former Home Secretary, following her rather outspoken opinions. But what did come as a surprise, was Sunak’s shock move to restore former Prime Minister David Cameron to the political frontline. So, what does the reshuffle mean? And how will it impact the election polls? Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tell Shehab Khan what you need to

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18:29

How the housing crisis is forcing kids out of their...

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2023/11/10

Michaela and her three children were given less than 24 hours’ notice to pack their lives together, before facing eviction. But with little time and nowhere to go, the streets were their only choice. This is the reality of the UK housing crisis. So, why are so many Brits in temporary accommodation? And what’s being done about it? Investigations correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...

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12:45

Will 2024 be the most significant US election in...

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2023/11/08

In just a year’s time, Americans will find out the results of the country’s 60th presidential election. And the race to get there is set to look no different from the last, as Biden goes head-to-head with Trump once again. But with several indictments and court room appearances, will Trump’s busy legal calendar threaten his campaign? And could this be the most significant US election yet? US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

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15:34

Why is Britain’s Post Office scandal still unresolved?

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2023/11/06

Wendy Cousins died last year, a convicted criminal. She’s just one of hundreds who got caught up in the British Post Office Scandal.The saga blew up in 2019 when it emerged that postmasters across the country were wrongly accused. But, why is it still unresolved? And what’s got people talking about it now? Nick Wallis, who has been covering the scandal for more than a decade, tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know...

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11:45

Can Britain weather the storm?

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2023/11/03

Storm Ciaran has brought major disruption and risk to lives across large parts of the UK. Wind speeds of over 100 miles per hour have battered houses, sent cars into rivers, forced power cuts and school closures. And all this just two weeks after Storm Babet battered Britain with heavy rain. So why are we getting such destructive weather? And is it more than usual?ITV News Science correspondent Martin Stew tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

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18:16

The bombshell revelations from the Covid inquiry

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2023/11/01

After months of hearings, the Covid inquiry has heard its most explosive testimony yet: Boris Johnson’s closest former aides describing utter chaos and confusion as the pandemic hit. So, what were the most damning claims? And what damage does it do to the former PM"s already shredded reputation? UK Editor Paul Brand tells Tom Bradby What You Need to Know…

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13:16

What’s got the world hooked on Larping?

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2023/10/30

Have you heard of LARPing?It’s one of the world’s most misunderstood subcultures, yet something people are going crazy for. It’s a mythical world, transporting you away from reality and into character. So, what’s got the world so hooked? And would you try Larping? ITV News Reporter Rhys Williams and Producer Tristan Martin tell ITV News Presenter Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know...For more on this, tune in to On Assignment on ITV on Tuesday 31st October at 22:45.

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18:37

Inside Iran as an undercover journalist

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2023/10/27

The death of Mahsa Amini sparked the largest and longest-running anti-regime protests in the history of the Islamic Republic. While the world looked on at the uprising and crackdown that followed, journalists travelled in secret to Iran, to reveal the human rights abuse taking place across the country.So, how did they film under such a hard-line regime? And what did they discover?Producer and Director Gesbeen Mohammed and British-Iranian journalist Ramita Navai, tell Tom Bradby what you need to

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