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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.
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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 …
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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 tell…
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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…
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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 thei…
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From Hurricane Helene to the Spanish floods, governments around the world are dealing with the impacts of climate change. But with Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, the are fears among climate scientists and activists that global climate action could lose momentum. So as COP29 arrives in Azerbaijan, and goals are agreed - will Trump get in…
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From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books to Roald Dahl’s tales, kids have long been kept entertained by these classics. But, today, these books are struggling to capture children’s imaginations in the same way. Reading for pleasure amongst under 18s has hit a ‘crisis’ point with the number enjoying it in their free time dropping to just one in three.…
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There’s an epidemic of spiking that’s sprawling across the UK. And yet, official reports and convictions of the crime remain low. Often, by the time the victim comes around, it may be too late to gather crucial evidence, leaving them helpless. So, what can be done? Why does spiking often go unpunished? And how safe are you when out on the town? ITV…
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With the US election just 24 hours away, Gen Z voters are more divided than ever. They may be the most connected generation in history, but how connected are they to US politics? Some seem to be disillusioned, with many still undecided as America heads to the polls. So, why is this? What do they want from their new President? And will they stick to…
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Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades. After a year’s rain fell in just a matter of hours, families have been left with nothing. With at least 200 people dead, including one British man and with dozens more missing, the country has gone into national mourning. So, what can be done to pick up the pieces? From Valencia, ITV News Eu…
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A huge cash injection of £22.6billion into the NHS was announced in today’s budget. But, the Health Secretary has warned that this funding would only ‘arrest the decline’ of the struggling health service and that it can’t be fixed in a single budget. And without a firm grip on social care and employing more staff, hospitals are likely to remain ove…
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The number of women killed by men in the UK averages one every three days. Most are domestic homicides and often the men involved are already known to police. The National Police Chief’s Council themselves have described violence against women as a national emergency. But are police and society at large failing women who are victims of abuse? And c…
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As Russia approaches its third year of war with Ukraine, social media has become one of its most powerful weapons. Videos linked to Russian accounts are sprawling all over TikTok, urging young Ukrainians to dodge the draft of conscription. And with an army almost half the size of Russia’s, the impact on Ukraine could be huge. So, will Ukraine have …
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A woman whose son has paranoid schizophrenia has told ITV News she fears he will 'become another Valdo Calocane' unless he gets support. She’s shared details of her decades-long struggle to get her son appropriate mental health care. In response, the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, told ITV News the issues raised in our report give him ‘sleepless …
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It’s been 50 years since the first handheld phone call and now, the digital landscape has changed beyond recognition. Smart phones have become an essential in everyday life, and many would say they can’t live without them. But what if we took a step away from our screens? Perhaps it’s finally time to? And what exactly are smart phones doing to our …
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Heartbroken fans from around the world are mourning the loss of former One Direction star, Liam Payne, after dying at just the age of 31. His life came to an end after he fell from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Tributes are now pouring in as Liam is remembered for his lasting legacy on the music industry. So, who was the real Li…
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You may have heard about the twisted case of Dr Thomas Kwan. He’s the GP who’s gone on trial after being accused of trying to kill his own mother’s partner by injecting him with poison. By disguising himself as a nurse, Kwan administered a fake Covid jab, which was in fact a pesticide, leaving 71-year-old Patrick O’Hara hospitalised. Kwan is due to…
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Everyone’s talking about Ultra Processed food. Over the past year, google searches for the term have shot up as more and more people want to know how they’re impacting our health and how best they can be avoided. But, are people making the right changes? Why are they so dangerous? And should we be cutting them out of our diets entirely? The Gut Hea…
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Since the start of the Israel/Gaza war, Islamophobia has risen right across our country, with hundreds of incidents reported every month. Although the war is thousands of miles away, anti-Muslim hate crimes are happening close to home, right on our streets, leaving many British Muslims fearful for their safety. So, what’s it like to be a British Mu…
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It’s been a year since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7th. And this week, Prime Minister Kier Starmer called it “the darkest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust” The impact has been felt across the world - including here in the UK. Where - alongside mourning the dead - the Jewish community has faced unprecedented levels of antisemi…
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It’s been one year since October 7th. One year since Hamas launched a terrorist attack of unthinkable violence on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. It was the worst atrocity suffered by the Jewish people since the Holocaust. In its wake came unspeakable suffering too, for the people of Gaza as Israel swore to wipe out …
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The Grenfell tragedy exposed a building safety crisis that’s been affecting thousands of people across the UK for decades. And yet 7 years on, many are living in unsafe flats or have been left homeless, with nowhere to turn. The cladding crisis continues and is having a devastating effect on the physical and mental health of its victims. So, why ar…
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As temperatures are coming down, energy bills are shooting up. Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen for the winter with consumers now facing an £150 yearly increase on average. And for many already struggling to keep on top of their costs, this won’t come as welcome news. So, what’s causing the price rises? And what can we do to save money? ITV News …
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Primary schools in the UK are using discredited methods to teach reading, which risks making thousands of children unable to read. ITV News' Wales reporter Rhys Williams has been investigating this teaching method, and seeing the effects first-hand. So, why is this 'outdated' method still being taught?…
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Dine and dash - going out for a meal with no intention of paying for it -it's becoming more and more common for British businesses. A third of restaurants have experienced it recently, but what can they do about it and why are we seeing such a large increase?ITV News
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Each year, thousands of lion cubs are bred in captivity to be hunted and killed. The South African government wants to shut this lucrative industry down. Geraint Vincent has been to a lion farm to investigate how easily this can be done. He shares his experiences with Charlie Frost. So, how will the farmers be compensated - and what will happen to …
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Thousands of Brits travel to Turkey for cosmetic surgery each year. It's often cheaper, and quicker than private care in the UK. But, that low cost can come with little to no aftercare. The risk of a wound not healing, and of subsequent infection, is very real. ITV News' Geraint Vincent has met people who are learning to live with life-changing inj…
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In the latest episode, ITV News’ International Editor Emma Murphy tells Cari Davies what you need to know…. This week, hundreds of pagers and walkie talkies used by Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 30 people and injuring thousands more. With increasing rocket fire being exchanged between Lebanon and Israel there are growing fears…
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For nearly a decade, suspected lawbreakers have been prosecuted under the Single Justice procedure, which was brought in to speed up verdicts on “lower-level” crimes. But, a joint investigation between ITV News and the Evening Standard has revealed that this has meant people have been wrongly prosecuted. So what’s happening to stop it happening aga…
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As if the build-up to the US presidential election hasn’t been dramatic enough, Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt for the second time in just a matter of months. On a golf course on Sunday afternoon, gun shots were fired from the surrounding shrubbery towards the former president. But, after decades of no political …
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When it comes to childcare in this country, it’s a postcode lottery. With years of underfunding, finding affordable and available nursery places is a real struggle for most parents. And with nurseries closing at a faster rate than new ones are opening, there doesn’t seem to be much hope. So, what is the government planning to do? ITV News Social Af…
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It’s been compared to the Post Office and infected blood scandal. The Lampard Inquiry which began on Monday is the first British public inquiry to specifically investigate mental health deaths and is a watershed moment for many. For the families who lost loved ones, it’s been a long time coming. So, what does it hope to achieve? And when will the f…
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It’s happening right here on our streets, in our communities and across the country. Modern slavery is not just an international issue, it takes place close to home, unfolding in every London borough and beyond. And yet, less than one in five Brits would know how to spot the crime itself. So, why is there a lack in understanding? And could you noti…
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72 people died, over 7 years gone by, and more than a hundred million pounds spent on the police investigation and yet no one has been charged. The long-awaited inquiry report shows Grenfell was a disaster waiting to happen. And despite this week’s findings, the unbearable wait to bring those responsible to trial continues. So, why is the wait so l…
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A month ago today, on a sunny summer’s evening, fire and fury arrived in a quiet English market town. In Tamworth, a protest outside a Holiday Inn housing asylum seekers, spiralled into a siege, following the misinformation that spread over the Southport attack. So, how did it happen? Why Tamworth? How much is social media to blame? And has the tow…
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It is the front line of climate change: the Arctic. Temperatures are rising at three times the global average - melting ice, damaging vital ecosystems and causing sea levels to rise. But it’s not just a problem for the region, it’s a problem for the whole planet. So, why is it melting so fast? And how can the Arctic be saved? From Svalbard, ITV New…
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In the latest episode of our quick briefing news podcast, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Faye Barker why, following an ITV News report last month, more and more women are coming forward to tell their shocking stories of forced adoptions. Warning: This episode contains details some listeners may find upsetting.…
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In the latest episode of our quick briefing news podcast, Arts Editor Nina Nannar tells Lucrezia Millarini why Oasis have chosen 2025 for their long-awaited comeback and how much the UK and Ireland tour is likely to earn Noel and Liam.ITV News
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As Taylor Swift brought the curtain down on the European leg of her Era’s tour, she wrapped what’s become the highest-grossing tour in history. Having boosted a jaw dropping 1 billion pounds to the UK economy alone, her tour’s generated so much money that it’s been coined ‘Swiftinomics.’ So, did you cash in? And what impact has it left behind? ITV …
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There’s long been a crisis in Scotland and it’s only getting worse. Drug related deaths have surged over the last year, making it the highest rate in Europe. And despite the government declaring a public health emergency five years ago, little progress has been made and those who have lost loved ones are desperate for change. So, why can’t the gove…
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A public health emergency has been declared by the World Health Organisation over a new outbreak of Mpox. More than 17,000 cases have been confirmed across Africa and just last week the virus made its way to Europe. So, how worried should we be? How close is it to reaching the UK? And could this become a global pandemic? ITV News Science Correspond…
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Kaydell Brown had just celebrated her 38th birthday before travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery. After several tough years as a hard-working single mum of two, she hoped the surgery would boost her self-confidence, but instead it tragically killed her. Now, her family are using this as a warning to the 150,000 Brits who travel to Turkey for su…
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There’s a new mystery drug that’s hitting the party scene in Ibiza. It’s called pink cocaine. Whilst the bright colour of the drug might remain the same, what’s inside the drug is a Russian roulette, changing from dealer to dealer and can even include the lethal drug, fentanyl. So, why is the popular party drug so unpredictable? And will it make it…
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A second Russian region has declared a state of emergency, following attacks by Ukraine forces. First Kursk, now Belgorod. It's the first time since World War Two that Russia has lost territory to a foreign army. So, can Ukraine maintain its advance? And how will Putin respond? ITV News Correspondent John Ray tells Mary Nightingale What You Need to…
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Today is set to be the hottest day of the year, as Brits prepare to scorch in the summer sun. But, with thunderstorms ever present, this short intense spell of heat won’t be around for long. So, what makes this heatwave so short? And could this be the last of the summer sun? Senior Meteorologist Craig Snell tells ITV Weather presenter Becky Mantin …
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Instead of bringing in the New Year with her family in 2023, Maria discovered that her 21-year-old daughter, Sophia, had died. She was fast asleep in her London flat when the battery of her boyfriend’s E-Bike exploded, causing a raging house fire. Sophia’s just one of many whose lives have been tragically taken by E-bike or E-scooter fires. So, why…
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Are some animals gay? It’s a question that’s been highlighted by new research from the Natural History Museum, which has found same sex couples in more than 1,500 different specifies. But is it appropriate to describe animal behaviour through human terms? And what can we learn from this? Charlie Frost is joined by Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Zoo…
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In the latest episode, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tells Cari Davies what you need to know... ‘This is not protest, this is pure violence’ are the words from the Prime Minister today following days of widespread unrest across the country. It started after the fake news that spread over the Southport stabbings one week ago today. And now Sir…
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Have you ever been contacted out of the blue by your bank and asked to share your personal details? Well, you could have been just one of thousands whose been targeted by a fraudster. And as technology gets more sophisticated, the scammers are getting smarter and savvier. So, how can you spot a scam? What’s being done to stop this? And how can we b…
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The death of Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is one of the most significant moments in the Middle East since the October 7 attack on Israel. In the early hours of this morning, he was killed inside Iran. And now, Iran’s supreme leader has vowed ‘severe punishment.’ So, is the Middle East on the verge of an all-out war? And what does his death me…
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In an Instagram age where tourists are searching for the perfect selfie – the idyllic island of Santorini has become the perfect backdrop. And as more and more flock to the holiday hotspot, they’re causing chaos and driving out locals. But, with the island lacking power to impose restrictions, what can be done? And can anything stop them? Europe Ed…
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