What You Need To Know

When you picture Spain, you probably think of sun, sea and sangria. Yet up in the Pyrenees mountains, glaciers 100,000 years old tower over the small Spanish towns. But now, as the ice gives way to climate change, will they be around for much longer? And are the glaciers of the Alps also at risk of disappearing? Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Julie Etchingham What You Ned to Know...

Right across England, every eight minutes, a child’s life as they know it, comes crashing down. Why? Because their family is served with a no-fault eviction notice. Now, with nowhere to call home, school teachers are having to step in and effectively become their housing officers. So, why aren’t the government doing anything about it? Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker wh...

Lili should have started reception this September, but instead, another year of home-schooling continues, thanks to her burning urine infection. And she’s not the only one, as hundreds of children are forced to delay their education, as the NHS only treats chronic UTIs in adults. Parents left helpless, have nowhere to turn. So, why is there no specialist help out there for children? ITV News Socia...

As a wall of water washed through the Libyan city of Derna, it took everything in its path. What’s left, is a ghost town, where the number of missing exceeds the dead and overwhelms the living. Now, feelings of shock and grief give way to anger, as those who are left, demand answers. So, why did Derna’s dam fail to protect its residents? And who’s going to take responsibility? From Libya, ITV News...

To some, it’s a cultural staple in British life, that’s provided entertainment and jobs for decades. To others, it's a cruel practice which kills thousands of animals every year. Greyhound racing – a sport that’s long been around in the UK, is now up for debate as campaigners hope to see it banned. So, could this be the beginning of the end for the sport? ITV News Border Journalist Barnaby Papadop...

Will was just eighteen when he ordered what he believed was prescribed Valium from an online pharmacy. Instead, what had arrived in the post was an opioid twenty times stronger than fentanyl, killing him almost instantly. And yet ITV News exposed this deadly and illegal practice more than a year ago. So, why are these fake pharmacies still online today? ITV News Reporter Sam Holder and Producer Lo...

From pick ‘n’ mix, to stationery and homeware, Wilko did it all. But now, after almost a century, the popular high street chain is set to disappear. After a rescue deal to save the store collapsed, thousands face redundancy. So, what went wrong? And could Wilko’s demise trigger a domino effect on our already hollowed-out high streets? ITV News Economics and Business Editor Joel Hills tells Tom Bra...

As Morocco mourns, flags are flown at half mast, following the nation’s strongest earthquake in more than a century. With tremors so strong, remote villages and homes couldn’t withstand the immense pressure. Now, as Britain joins the international aid effort, the painstaking search for survivors continues. So, can Morocco ever recover to the country it once was? From Morocco, ITV News reporter San...

It’s been deemed a ‘miracle drug.’ Wegovy – the new weight loss medicine, is now available on the NHS and could be a game changer for Britain’s obesity crisis. But, as the nation tries to get its hands on the drug, doctors warn it could cause a ‘genuine threat to patient safety.’ So, how does it work? And are there enough regulations in place to stop it becoming a danger? ITV News Health and Scien...

It’s not been the start of the school year many had hoped for. As hundreds of schools across the country realise they’re no longer safe for children – with roofs made of RAAC, that could crumble at any point. Now, pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister, after admitting lots more schools could be at risk of closure. So, could there be a return to remote learning? And why has the government been...

Have you ever felt let down by the weather? After a summer without heatwaves, we’re finally got one in Autumn. So, did forecasts go wrong or are we misinterpreting the data? Why do forecasts differ on TV and online? And what tips and tricks do forecasters have when checking the weather? ITV News weather presenter and forecaster Lucy Verasamy tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

It’s either happened to you or you’ve seen pictures of it: your phone gets grabbed out of your hand in broad daylight by thieves who speed away on mopeds. And when you track the phone it’s soon heading well away from the UK and all the way to a street in China. Well, if it has happened to you, you’re not the only one. Sam Leader fell victim to the criminals and, having dug into his phone's disappe...

Their aim is to save lives and do no harm. But, to their critics, the rescue boats rushing to help people stranded in the Mediterranean have become a defacto taxi across the world’s most dangerous migration route. So are they solving a problem or making it worse? Emma Murphy joined them on a startling rescue mission. She tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… You can view the extended version...

Aurora’s 11 months old and has been homeless for half of her life. Her first steps weren’t at home, but in cramped budget hotel rooms with her two brothers. And she’s just one of hundreds of thousands who don’t have a home in Britain. But with her mum in full-time work, why’s there no housing available to them? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker What You Need to...

A Russian private jet has crashed. 10 people are dead, and US President Joe Biden says it doesn’t surprise him at all. Why? Because the leader of the Wagner troops who turned on Putin, was apparently on board. So, was Putin directly to blame? And where does this chilling killing leave the Wagner group? ITV News Senior International Correspondent John Irvine tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need t...

Britain is exhausted. Sleep deprivation is on the rise across the UK and it’s costing the country billions. And as the cost-of-living crisis doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, more and more are struggling to get a good night’s rest. So, what’s keeping us awake? And why is the government not doing much about it? ITV News Correspondent Rachel Townsend and Dr Hugh Selsick, who leads an Insomnia Clini...

In what’s been America’s deadliest wildfire in over a century, the historic town of Lahaina in Hawaii has been reduced to little more than ash. And as the search for the dead continues, a search for answers now begins. With no evacuation warnings in place, survivors say this was not a natural disaster, but in fact a man made one. So, could this have been an avoidable tragedy? From Maui, ITV News C...

It was one of the biggest trials of its kind in the UK. Over the last nine months ITV News reporter Sangita Lal sat across it, less than two metres away from Lucy Letby. She watched Letby’s reactions as parents re-lived in court the worst moments of their lives. And the moment Letby broke down and sobbed during her own evidence and tried to leave the court room, right through until the day when th...

Imagine listening to a Taylor Swift song that hasn’t been written or even sung by the star herself. Well, now, thanks to Artificial Intelligence, this could be happening to all of your favourite artists. But, as record labels toy with deep fake music, questions over consent have been raised. So, when does a bit of fun become a real threat? And would you buy deep fake music? ITV News Entertainment...

From tummy tucks to Brazilian butt lifts, social media sells the dream of surgery and sunshine abroad. But, for those flying out for cheap cosmetic surgery, instead of a better body, they often come back with a botched job. And UK hospitals are left to fix what's gone wrong. So, how much is it costing the NHS? And how can social media influencers be stopped? ITV News journalist Lucy McDaid tells R...

Scientists racing to stop another global pandemic are battling a future threat which has no cure. The government’s created a new state-of-the-art vaccine facility to combat the so-called Disease X. So, have they learned the lessons from Covid? And why is climate change now a game changer? ITV News Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...

Their rise to the Premier League has already defied football logic. Now, Luton Town are bidding to upset the odds once more. So, are they ready to compete with England’s elite? Why are they spending millions on their stadium if they’re about to move? And how could their success on the pitch transform the town itself? From ITV Anglia, journalist Andy Ward tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to k...

Jackie says she’s worth more than just 11 pounds 11 pence an hour. Yet, her bosses at ASDA think otherwise. The supermarket pays workers in the male dominated depots more than their colleagues on the shop floor who are mainly women. This is the crux of a huge equal pay case against ASDA. And now, a leak to ITV News suggests shop floor workers like Jackie, may have just had the boost they need to h...

The contraceptive pill is feminising fish and crabs are unwittingly swallowing anti-depressants. And it’s thanks to unbelievable levels of untreated sewage being pumped into supposedly protected habitats, not to mention drugs like cocaine and MDMA. So, why is it happening? And can the damage be undone? ITV News Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to...

Have you heard of ULEZ? Well, if you live in the capital, it's hard to miss. It’s the Mayor of London’s controversial green policy that’s got the greenlight to clean up the air. So why are people so riled up about it? Will other cities follow suit? And why has it become a battleground for the next general election? ITV News Political Correspondent Simon Harris tells Duncan Golestani What You Need...