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In the Prime Minister’s first big electoral test, the local election results proved more than disappointing for his party. But with a General Election possibly 16 months away, Rishi Sunak still claims he has a route to avoid catastrophe. So, after 13 years of power, is time up for the Tories? And what do the results mean for the opposition parties? ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tell...

It's a position many of us will find ourselves in at some point in our lives - caring for a loved one. There are 10 million unpaid carers in this country, often making sacrafices at a cost to themselves. The movement to get carers more rights is now gaining pace. So, what's it like living your life for someone else? And who is caring for the carers? From ITV News Meridian, Sangeeta Bhabra brings y...

As the war continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, a drone attack on President Putin’s Kremlin sent shockwaves through his country. The Kremlin has now accused Ukraine of trying to kill Putin and has also blamed the United States for its involvement. But who is really responsible for this? And how much of a blow is this for Russia’s PR? ITV News Russian expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Brad...

In the first coronation ceremony the nation has witnessed in more than 70 years, this weekend, King Charles III and his wife the Queen Consort will be crowned. Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on the capital. But to get the most out of the weekend, we want to know what exactly is happening, and how best we can celebrate. ITV News Correspondent John Ray and Specialist Producer Reshma R...

In the last six months, more than 16 and a half million pounds has been lost to a rising phenomenon; the romance scam. Women are being duped into sending their life savings overseas to who they believe to be ‘the one.’ But with the help of hotlines, victims are soon realising that this is nothing more than a rom-con. So, why are romance scams on the rise? And what’s being done to stop it? ITV News...

Britain is experiencing the biggest fall in living standards for 70 years. For many, life is now less about living, but more about surviving. The government says it's delivered one of the most generous Cost of Living packages in the world. But is it enough? And if not, what more can be done? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to kno...

You know a media giant is in trouble when they’re making their own headlines. Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News is in crisis, after paying millions of dollars to settle a defamation law suit and now its axed its biggest star. So with Joe Biden confirming his re-election bid - how could Fox’s hot mess impact the race for the White House? ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells News at 10 Anchor Tom Brad...

More than 33,000 migrants have risked their lives this year so far, as they cross the 60-mile stretch of water that spans the African coast and the Italian island of Lampedusa. Never before have such numbers made the journey so early on in the year. But as political instability and economic woes grip Tunisia, there’s no time to wait for the calmer waters that the summer brings. So, what is the Ita...

They say it could be the sound that saves your life. For the first time ever in the UK, at 3pm this Sunday, the government will be trialling their new mobile emergency alert system. Phones right across the country will sound and vibrate all at once. So, why now has the government given this the get go? And what has been the reaction so far? ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells ITV N...

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 b...

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 willin...

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.

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 retur...

"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 Zah...

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...

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...

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 firefi...

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 f...

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 leav...

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 l...

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 a...

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 kn...

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 ch...

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 i...

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 imp...