What You Need To Know

Extra pressure, critical incidents, high demand. All things we are used to hearing when winter hits the NHS. The government plans to cut waiting times for non-urgent treatment but some say it's avoiding the current crisis in emergency care. Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know…

Labour promised to clamp down on MPs earning from second jobs while serving in Parliament. But ITV News analysis has found dozens are continuing to work as councillors months after being elected - and many are still getting paid for it. So why won't the government put a stop to it? Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells Aisha Zahid what you need to know…

As the new year celebrations rang out, America was left shaken with two of its most celebrated cities witnessing acts of carnage. Many people in the US feared the opening weeks of 2025 could be turbulent, but few were prepared for images like these. So how has the country responded, and a fortnight away from taking power, what does Donald Trump's response tell us about his second terms as Presiden...

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today...  So here is the quick briefing from July on the growing concerns over concussions in sport with ITV News Science Correspondent, Martin Stew. 

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today...  So here is a quick briefing from March on Britain's pest problem with ITV News Reporter, Geraint Vincent.

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today...  So here is the quick briefing from May on the rise of digital nomads with ITV News Reporter Chloe Keedy...

Could Manchester City really be relegated? Will a Brit be crowned leader of one of the world’s biggest sporting bodies? Can England defend their Euros title? And who’s the sprinter on track to become the fastest runner on Earth? If you thought 2025 was set to be a quiet sporting year, think again. Sports Editor Steve Scott talks to Geraint Vincent, and tells you what you need to know...

The firms responsible for Britain’s water supply continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Homes are left without water and leaks left unfixed across the system, all while record levels of sewage is pumped every day into our rivers. And the other bad news? You’ll soon be paying more for the pleasure. So how is yet another water bill rise being justified? Business and Economics Editor J...

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?  Just like the ones we used to know. Will our tree tops really glisten? Well give this quick briefing a listen To hear why - on December 25th - there may well be some snow… After the ropey rhyming, weather presenter Alex Beresford brings some seasonal cheer - and a few laughs - as he tells Charlie Frost what you need to know…

For the past four months, a trial in France has caught global attention, as a court has heard how Dominique Pelicot tranquilized his wife of 50 years so dozens of men he found online could rape her. Those 50 men, including Dominique Pelicot, stood trial for rape and sexual assault, while their survivor Gisele Pelicot, waived her anonymity to testify. The case has started a new conversation in Fran...

It's been a week since the Assad regime's fall, and the desperate search for those subjected to its horrors continues. Families searching for answers are slowly starting to discover the grim realities of where missing loved ones may be.  What has the fall of Assad unearthed, and what does it mean for the future? From Syria, John Ray speaks to Charlene White and this is what you need to know...

Humam Husari opened the world’s eyes to the horrors in Syria’s civil war. After filming the death and desperation caused by Bashar al Assad’s forces, he too was forced to flee for the safety of the UK. So what does Assad’s surprise ousting mean for Humam and other Syrians? And what does it mean for the world? In this special episode, he tells Faye Barker what you need to know…

An investigation by ITV News has found that nearly 200 babies have laid buried in unmarked graves across England for decades. The burials were often carried out in secret and without the knowledge of families. So how has the truth stayed hidden for so long? And why won’t the government say sorry? After leading the investigation, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Geraint Vincent what...

It’s the beginning of a new age for Syria after the fall of President Bashar al Assad. In the end his family’s brutal 53 year regime collapsed in a matter of days, triggering celebrations across Syria and questions around the world. The main one being: what comes next? Mazen Gharibah, an academic from Homs and the chief executive of the Syrian British Consortium, provides the answers and more, as...

Across the country, everyday, young lives are hanging in the balance. Referrals for children to social services is on the rise and for many social workers, the phone doesn’t stop ringing and the pressure keeps on building. And it seems poverty is a major driving force behind this. So, when did things get so dire? And what can be done to keep social workers in their jobs? ITV News Investigations Ed...

The geopolitical struggles across the Middle East have once again been thrown into turmoil. In Syria, rebels have swept into Aleppo, launching their largest assault on President Assad in years.   Now, the Jihadist group, HTS, have now reignited civil war across Syria, leaving the country on the brink of yet another humanitarian crisis. So, who are the rebels? What do they want? And what’s the wide...

Sophie had to wait 14 years to get her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis.  After years of having her symptoms ignored, she was rushed into A&E and ended up having her bowel removed. And she’s not alone - ITV News can reveal that half a million people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are being failed by services across the UK. And with no cure for the life-long illness, many are left struggling to...

Black Friday has arrived, and the deals are everywhere. Plus, with Cyber Monday right around the corner, scams are more widespread than ever. From fake websites to misleading offers to phishing attempts – the dodgy deals are all designed to trick you into losing your money. So, how do you spot the red flags and shop safely this season? From Which?, Consumer expert, Lisa Webb tells Lucrezia Millari...

They’re marketed as a ‘miracle injection.’   Weight loss jabs have become the popular answer to the UK’s growing obesity crisis.   But new research from ITV News can reveal that these very injections have suspected links to at least 18 deaths.   So, what happens when the jabs go wrong? And are there enough warnings in place?   ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Lucrezia Millarini wh...

As Storm Bert battered Britain last weekend, at least five people have died, and widespread havoc continues to spread across the country. Now, forecasters and politicians have come under fire as complaints over poor warnings and the UK’s defence systems are growing. So, could we have been better prepared? Or is our extreme weather becoming so unpredictable that we need an overhaul? ITV News Weathe...

It’s been called the ‘Wild West.’ Britain’s backstreet cometic surgery industry is booming - in salons, shops and even people’s homes. Up and down the country, unregulated procedures are taking place, leaving patients bruised, botched and some with life threatening conditions. So, why is there still no regulation here in the UK? And what can be done to change this? Cree Haughton tells Lucrezia Mil...

It is one of the largest unsolved mass murders in British history. The Birmingham bombings in 1974, where 21 people were killed in two pubs, has become an enduring symbol of the Troubles and a case of justice long delayed. 50 years on, as memories fade and potential witnesses have died, many unanswered questions remain.   So, what happened? And will there be a public inquiry? ITV News Midlands Cor...

You wouldn’t think this is Great Britain. Behind closed doors, people across the country are living in homes not fit for humans, left completely trapped. And the dirty secret is -  they are being housed by the British state. So why have they been so neglected? And what needs to be done to change it?   ITV News Investigations Editor, Daniel Hewitt tells Nina Hossain what you need to know… For more...

The question of whether terminally ill people should have the right to end their lives has long been discussed and debated. And this week, as a new law was proposed, MP’s have been left more divided than ever after widespread opposition to the bill.  So is the assisted dying bill doomed? Or is it likely to become law? And how would it work? ITV News UK Editor, Paul Brand tells Charlene White what...

The death of One Direction star Liam Payne sent shockwaves around the world. And has shone a significant spotlight on the pressures young artists face and the support they receive or perhaps the lack of it. Now, as the music industry faces urgent questions over duty of care, record labels are doing some serious rethinking over the treatment of their artists. So, will this wakeup call change things...