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If you’re still looking to book your summer holiday expect to pay a premium and prepare for disruption. New figures for ITV News show the average price of flights is up by more than a third this year while strike action continues to affect flyers. So which destinations are seeing the highest rises? Why could Covid be to blame? And how much longer will there be chaos at the airports? Consumer Edito...

It’s been called the Twitter killer and already been downloaded by millions. But Mark Zuckerberg’s newly launched Threads app is out to reach a billion users in its bid to topple tech rival Elon Musk’s tweeting platform. So how does the app work? Are you safe to use it? And is it true that once joined you can really never leave it? Our tech-savvy Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda tells Shehab Kha...

The NHS is celebrating 75 years of service this week - yet Rishi Sunak might not get much more than 75 weeks to fix it. The PM’s under pressure to solve pressing problems across the public services along with the soaring cost of living. So what’s his plan and by what measures does he hope to be judged before the next election? Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Daniel Hewitt what you ne...

It’s not hard to see why puppy yoga’s become the latest celebrity trend, with cute excitable pups crawling between the mats and over people as they go through their poses. The promoters say it’s great for mental health and benefits the dogs themselves. But the footage captured by our undercover cameras told a different story and led the RSCPA to call for the practice to be stopped. So what was so...

Are people working from home really to blame for the latest hosepipe ban? That’s the claim of a water supplier that couldn’t keep up with demand. So where are the bans in place? Why are we as a nation so poor at storing water? And will that ever change? Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… Follow this link for more information on bans in your area...

In El Salvador’s new mega prison the rule of law hangs by a thread and human rights are practically non-existent. It holds 40,000 people - mostly gang members - as part of the country’s war on organised crime. But has the zero tolerance approach seen innocent victims jailed as well and what cost has returning peace to the streets come at? News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby finds out what you need to kn...

Putin’s grip on power is loosening as cracks within his regime are starting to show. In a startling show of defiance, Russian mercenaries marched on Moscow, directly questioning his authority. Now, the unstable dictator is trying to restore some internal order. But, is the worst still to come? And could there be a greater threat in Russia than Putin himself? ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tell...

Frozen chicken fills the freezer aisles of Asda, Iceland and Lidl - but do you know exactly where it comes from? UK supermarkets are sourcing products from suppliers dosing chickens with antibiotics linked to the spread of superbugs. So, just how safe is our weekly food shop? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

As the hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers enters its sixth week, arguments over deception and unlawful information gathering continue. One case which stole the limelight, was Prince Harry’s, as he became the first senior royal in living memory to be cross-examined in court. So, how did the Duke do? And could it all pay off? From the High Court, ITV News Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells...

After nearly a decade-long domination, cracks are starting to show in the Scottish National Party. It’s former leader, Nicola Sturgeon, was arrested over an inquiry into the party’s finances - but now, she’s insisting she’s innocent and has been released. But, has the damage already been done? And what does this mean for the future of the SNP? ITV News Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith tells Carl...

The verdict is finally in. Former PM Boris Johnson has been found ‘deliberately disingenuous’ with his Partygate denials in the long-awaited Privileges Committee report. Now, he’s sparked an internal row as he tries to distract from the damning findings. So, can he ever recover? And how will Rishi Sunak clean up the mess he’s left behind for the Tories? ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Ast...

It’s no surprise Donald Trump denied charges over alleged mishandling of classified documents, in what was his second court appearance in just a matter of months. And where he appears next will undoubtedly shape America’s political landscape in the run up to the 2024 presidential election… So, will it be back in the Oval Office or behind bars? From Miami, ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells...

Three years on, thousands of bereaved families across the UK will finally start to get the answers they deserve. The long awaited Covid inquiry will examine why Britain was so slow to respond to the pandemic and puts those who broke the rules at centre stage. So, could the British public finally be getting some closure? ITV News Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks tells Carl Dinnen what you need...

Amid drone attacks, rockets and tanks - flooding has become the latest weapon of warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Ukraine’s condemned it as a war crime - while Russia claims it’s Ukrainian sabotage to distract from their impending counter-offensive. So, what’s the truth? And what impact will it have on the war? From Kyiv, Ukraine, ITV News Foreign...

Can anyone - or anything - stop Manchester City? The double winners can make it a treble with victory in Saturday’s Champions League final as they look to match Manchester United’s biggest sporting triumph - the crowning glory for a club that stood for so long in their cross-city rivals’ shadow. And yet could decisions made off the pitch ultimately spoil City’s all-conquering legacy? From ITV Gran...

After what's been a confusing and turbulent few years for the housing market, prices are now in a definite decline, thanks to higher mortgage rates. And they’re falling at the fastest rate in nearly 14 years. But, for many first-time buyers they’re still very much out of reach. So, how can you still climb the housing ladder? And are we on the way to a house price crash? ITV News Business and Econo...

You may know Nashville, Tennessee, as the country music capital of the world. But now, the city has become the frontline of America’s culture war, as its drag community goes head-to-head with its surrounding bible belt. They’re fighting over the so-called Tennessee drag ban - the first ever anti-drag bill to be signed into US law. So, what’s behind the ban? And how does it shine a light on America...

Have you heard of iSpoof? Well, it was a global multi-million fraud enterprise until the Met Police, NCA, FBI and Europol caught wind of it. The website, enables criminals to clone phone numbers of banks and then falsely prompt you to give over your security details, allowing them to steal thousands of pounds. So, what’s being done about it? And how can we be sure we know who’s calling our phones?...

They say they won’t stop until they reach Moscow. They say they’re fighting for freedom and against injustice. These are the aims of forces who are anti-Putin, but the difference is, these are Russian nationals. They’re fighting to liberate and reclaim their country from President Putin. But, are they actually helping Ukraine’s cause? And what’s the Kremlin doing about it? ITV News Russia expert E...

Madeline McCann was just three-years-old when she vanished from Praia da Luz, Portugal, back in 2007. Her disappearance sparked a world-wide search. Now, after sixteen years, the unsolved mystery is making headlines again as a fresh search begun in Portugal. So, could there finally be some answers? Or is this just a false lead in the search for the world's most famous missing girl? From the Algarv...

Imagine a world where an artificially intelligent friend was available to you 24/7, organising your life admin and engaging with you in meaningful conversations. And what if the companion sounded like an old friend or loved one? Now, imagine a world where that same companion can do your job better than you and then develops a mind of its own. Well, this is the world of AI, so should we embrace it...

A third of children across the UK are being exposed to vape promotions online. Brightly coloured and sweet in flavour, it’s hard for kids to resist them. Now, schools across the country are installing vape detection units and airport-style security to curb the rise of a new generation of nicotine addicts. So, are social media companies taking enough responsibility? And why has the legislation not...

Slowly but surely, the great counterattack, that is Ukraine’s spring offensive, could be starting to unfold. On the eastern front of Ukraine, forces and artillery are beginning to build up. And more could be on their way, as Zelenksyy has just concluded his European tour to gather extra pledges of military aid from key allies. So, are the tides of war starting to turn? From Pokrovsk, just 45 miles...

They’re the police force dealing with the highest crime rate in England and Wales, fuelled by drugs gangs.
 It may seem a tragic but familiar story, but it's now being discovered that primary school children are being recruited and even branded by the criminals. So how have things got so brutal and what are Cleveland Police doing to stop it? ITV News Tyne Tees Correspondent Rachel Bullock tells IT...

With rents and council housing waiting lists at record highs, the desperate search for affordable accommodation continues, with many left homeless. And of those who became homeless last year, one in four households had at least one person in work. So, how does one hold down a job without a permanent roof over their heads? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Corresopndent Daniel...