ITV News: What You Need To Know
By ITV News
The quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories. Our team of specialist correspondents plus guests bring you information and analysis you can trust so you get What You Need To Know in minutes.
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What’s behind the surge in new mums getting mental health care?
The number of new and expectant mothers across England receiving special treatment for their mental health has almost doubled in the last three years. ITV News can reveal that more than 57,000 women relied on treatment over the past year. And... -
How is the Jewish festival Passover celebrated across Britain?
The festival of Passover is a time where Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate one of the most unique stories in the Jewish calendar. And this year, this biblical story of freedom and survival has taken on extra resonance. .… -
Could it become too costly to spend a penny in the UK?
Could it become too expensive to spend a penny in the UK? Well, as part of new budget cuts, councils across England are closing public toilets. And with hundreds of less loos across the country, locals and those with medical conditions are becoming… -
What’s the ‘catch and kill’ scheme in Trump’s hush money trial?
Donald Trump’s hush money trial is a historical first. It’s the first time a former US president has faced serious criminal charges. As his wide web of lies becomes untangled, it’s been revealed that he tried to cover up a conspiracy to influence.… -
The famine the world has been ignoring
For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts. But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by the twin evils of wa… -
Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?
In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK. And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions. That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access.… -
Why are 'sextortion' cases soaring?
Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life. After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.' Just a few hours later, Murray was gone. Now, his famil… -
Britain’s Hidden Fortune: How to claim your cash
In the latest quick-briefing episode, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Charlie Frost what you need to know... As the country continues to battle with the cost-of-living crisis, new figures reveal that there could be some relief for us, as..… -
Is the Middle East on the brink of a much broader war?
In its first direct attack on Israeli soil, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones to the country overnight on Saturday. And whilst the unprecedented attack has been called an ‘almost total failure’ by Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, world… -
What are 'forever chemicals' and are you unknowingly eating them?
When you go down the fruit and veg isle at the supermarket, do you ever think how safe the produce is? Well, you might need to – as a recent study found that common fruit and veg is linked to diseases like cancer. That’s because they may have been.…