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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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10:51

Why conspiracy theorists are coming for 15-minute cities

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2023/04/19

Imagine everything you need just 15 minutes from your doorstep. Well, it could be coming to a city near you. 15-minute-cities are the talk of the town. They’ve opened the doors to untruths buried deep within communities and given conspiracy theories a whole new platform. So, how do they actually work? And should we be genuinely concerned about them? ITV News Digital Video Producer George Hancorn brings you what you need to know...

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23:18

Why Sunak can't resolve the nurses' strikes

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2023/04/17

The fight goes on for nurses right across the country, after The Royal College of Nursing voted to reject the government’s latest pay offer.Now, the union has warned that industrial action could last until Christmas, unless they receive an improved pay deal.But the government says it’s put forward its final and full offer.So, what action is next on the agenda? And could the government be willing to budge? ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you

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18:46

Is Russia cracking down or starting to crack?

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2023/04/14

In new moves to double down on war, Moscow is bringing in fresh laws which will make it almost impossible for Russians to dodge conscription.So what does this reveal about the Kremlin's state of play and how else is Vladimir Putin cracking down as the war in Ukraine goes on?Our resident Russia expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Bradby what you need to know.

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9:34

The magic of Skomer Island

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2023/04/12

Just off the coast of South Wales lies one of the most protected parts of the UK, which is home to a record breaking population of seabirds.Skomer Island, has become a sanctuary for our seabird population.But with bird flu wiping out the rest of the UK’s wildlife, how safe are they? And how long can Skomer Island remain a safe haven? ITV News Wales Correspondent Rhys Williams, who has just returned from Skomer Island, tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

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14:10

Why Andrew Tate's left Muslims divided

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2023/04/10

"MashAllah brother tate" was just one of the messages of support for self-proclaimed misogynist, Andrew Tate.As a newly converted Muslim, Tate had spent his first Ramadan behind bars, over alleged charges of rape and human trafficking – both of which he denies. So, how have the Muslim community reacted to his conversion? And what does this mean for his fanbase?ITV News Digital Video Producer Zahra Errami brings you What You Need to Know...

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13:27

Unearthing the Nazi occupation on British soil

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2023/04/07

Ask anyone about the time British people were under Nazi control on their own land and it sounds like you're rewriting history.And yet for five years during the second world war, it actually happened. And yet it's a story barely taught in schools or widely known.But now an exhibition has brought new light to the horrors carried out by the Nazi occupiers on British soil. ITV News Journalist Fred Dimbleby brings you What You Need to Know....

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16:20

Why private companies are profiting from the homeless

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2023/04/05

An exclusive ITV News Investigation has revealed that some private landlords are making millions of pounds from councils housing people in appalling conditions.Homeless families have been forced into shocking accommodation run by private companies due to a shortage of housing from local authorities.What’s left are families surrounded by mould, damp and broken windows. So, how can these families be saved? And what are the government doing about it? ITV News Investigations correspondent Daniel Hewitt

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21:27

How safe are we in the hands of Britain's firefighters?

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2023/04/03

An ongoing ITV News investigation has laid bare the culture of misogyny, harassment and criminal behaviour that exists within the UK’s fire services.Now, in a watershed moment, The Fire Inspectorate has confirmed that these ugly truths are taking place within every single fire service across the country.So, is this just the tip of the iceberg? And how safe are we in the hands of Britain's firefighters? ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand who has been investigating this ongoing issue tells ITV News

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21:56

Britain's shocking imprisonment of autistic adults

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2023/03/31

A year and a half later, Sarah is still waiting for her son, Josh, to come back home.She’s just one of thousands of parents whose children with a learning disability or autism are being detained in inpatient hospitals, with not much chance of escape.Now, the government is set to miss yet another target of reducing the numbers of such people in hospitals by 50%.So, how can a system so broke be fixed once and for all? ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith and ITV News Producer Reshma Rumsey who have been

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16:31

What happens next if Donald Trump is indicted?

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2023/03/29

Donald Trump’s indictment could be just around the corner, as the former US President faces possible charges for paying ‘hush money’ to adult film star, Stormy Daniels.But in a blitz to deter his criminal investigations, Trump has lambasted prosecutors, whilst he rallies support for his 2024 presidential campaign.So, could this be the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? And where will it leave the 2024 elections?ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you

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9:51

Why democracy is at stake in Macron’s France

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2023/03/27

As the streets of Paris continue to be set alight, more than a million French citizens are taking to the streets to protest against President Macron.His proposed reforms to the country’s pension system have triggered an uproar so violent, that even King Charles is no longer welcome.With the royal state visit being postponed, deep disappointment on both sides of the channel lingers. So how much longer will the chaos continue? And is there any chance of reconciliation for this symbolic state visit

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Why schools across the country could be at risk of...

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2023/03/24

Tens of thousands of children across the country are attending schools with roofs that could collapse at any point.The pressure is mounting for ministers to reveal which schools have been built with the concrete RAAC, which has a lifespan of just 30 years and could crumble with no warning at all.So how can we be sure we’re sending our children to safe schools? And what are the government doing about it? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you

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24:25

Can Boris survive after gruelling Partygate grilling?

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2023/03/22

Boris Johnson has always insisted he was unaware Downing Street’s boozy lockdown parties had breached his own guidance and rules.For more than three hours MPs put that to the test. So what were the telling exchanges? Did his answers stand up to scrutiny? And has he done enough to save his political career?ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand tells ITV News Presenter Mary Nightingale what you need to know...

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11:43

IS runaway believes Shamima Begum deserves redemption

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2023/03/20

Do you think ISIS recruits like Shamima Begum deserve a second chance?Well, former IS member Tareena Shakil who also fled Britain to join the Islamic State in Syria, was later allowed to return home to the UK, unlike Shamima.Tareena Shakil, was the first woman to be prosecuted in the UK for joining a terror group. She was sentenced to six years behind bars after running away to Syria with her child, when she was 24. So why did Tareena deserve another shot? And how does Tareena’s case differ from

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12:43

Six months on from the death of Mahsa Amini

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2023/03/17

Six months on since her death, Mahsa Amini remains a symbol of resistance and a hero for women’s rights campaigners in Iran.The 22-year-old’s death in police custody sparked the country’s largest protests in years.Thousands have now been arrested, hundreds killed, and several are facing the death penalty in the face of government resistance.So, are the protests leading to any real change? And is there an end in sight? ITV News Correspondent Lucy Watson tells ITV News International Affairs Editor

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18:46

Will impartiality ever be achievable at the BBC?

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2023/03/15

The Match of the Day fiasco certainly opened a pandora’s box for The BBC.The broadcaster’s coverage collapsed over the weekend after pundits, presenters and contributors refused to work.And although the dust seems to have now settled for Gary Lineker, as he returns to our screens this weekend, what’s left is a broadcaster stuck in an increasingly partisan age with one goal in mind, to remain impartial.But will impartiality ever be achievable at The BBC? And just how much trouble are they in?ITV News

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16:52

Will Britain's Spring Budget give Carbon Capture the...

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2023/03/13

With the world aiming to hit net zero by 2050, the UK is expected to make green energy a big driver in this week’s Spring Budget.Campaigners are calling for energy companies to capture as much carbon as they release.But against a backdrop of soaring energy prices and a cost of living crisis that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, will the upcoming government support stop short of enforcing a compulsory take back obligation?ITV News Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells ITV News

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15:55

The debate around the popular party drug laughing gas

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2023/03/10

You may have heard a lot about the popular party drug nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas. Recently, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to ban it. But here in the UK, a review for the government has stopped short of recommending a laughing gas ban.So why has this drug become so popular now? And will the ban in the Netherlands actually stop young people from using it? ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to

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21:12

Why the Israeli-Palestinian peace process is hanging...

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2023/03/08

The gulf between the Israeli government and Palestinian Authority has rarely been wider than it is now.The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is hanging by a thread with not a single party in the incumbent coalition backing a two-state solution.Meanwhile, the UK and other European countries have condemned the rising violence in the West Bank in a plea to restore peace.So, can Netanyahu restrain the far-right zealots who he once empowered?And can the Palestinian Authority prevent Hamas from going on

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12:24

Why Antarctica’s sea ice hitting a record low matters...

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2023/03/06

In another clear sign of global warming, an uncertain future lies ahead for Antarctica, as sea ice has reached a record low.But it’s not just Antarctica the world should be concerned about, as the accelerating melt of sea ice across all polar regions is widely impacting the globe.So, is this the beginning of the end? And what does it mean for us here in the UK?ITV News Correspondent Rupert Evelyn who is in Svalbard, tells ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt what you need to

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