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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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Foreign national offenders are having their sentences cut short and being paid up to £2,000 to leave the country voluntarily.ITV News has filmed the money being handed over on cards - on the first deportation flight to be filmed.The Home Secretary said "Out of context, it's not great, it doesn't look good' but she says it saves the British taxpayer money. But how? And does it matter what crimes they committed? UK Editor Paul Brand tells Faye Barker what you need to know.
"Terrifying" and "massively overwhelming". That's how one mum described the prospect of taking her council to court to get the special educational needs support she thinks he needs.She also had to sell her car to fund the fight.In 99% of cases, councils lose. ITV Anglia's Neil Barbour tells Lucy Watson why so many councils still face off with parents, at significant costs to them too.Lucy and Neil are also joined by Claire Rooney, the founder and CEO of EHCP.org.uk - a new platform, launching soon, to help parents through the process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Takeaway food, coffee, ice lollies - you name it - can be delivered to your back garden in minutes at the press of a button.It won't come by road, where it might get stuck in traffic, but by air - arriving at your door still piping hot. This isn’t science fiction, it's everyday life in parts of Dublin.Drones take off on their own, fly on their own, and deliver on their own.So, how do they work, and who controls them?And what's stopping them from landing in the UK right now?Our Science correspondent Martin Stew saw the drones in action and tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
Up to 150,000 people are thought to have descended on London to hear Tommy Robinson and a number of his like-minded guests - including Elon Musk - speak.An outbreak of violence was perhaps to be expected as their followers fought with police separating them from anti-racism protesters in Whitehall.But it was the overall scale of Saturday’s Unite The Kingdom rally that clearly took the authorities by surprise. So how significant a moment was this for the far right? And what are the repercussions for Britain and our politics?Our correspondent John Ray was on the ground at the march and tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.
WARNING: This podcast contains details of the Southport stabbing attacksThe attacks in Southport last year on young, defenseless, innocent children horrified and upset the whole country.Children and adults stabbed, many more traumatised - and three girls: little Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Aguiar, murdered in a holiday dance class. Now their grieving parents, alongside victims and families are having to describe the impact of that horrific summer's day.It is all for an inquiry to determine if Axel Rudakubana - the killer - could have been stopped long before he even got to the door of that dance workshop.And now for the first time, we've heard one of the children - who was stabbed in the attack - describe the horror in her own words.ITV Granada Reporter Anna Youssef has been at the inquiry and tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
A survey for ITV News has revealed just how much abuse women and girls are facing in the street.So with the risks going up as the nights draw in, what is being done to stop it?Reporter Helen Keenan has been out speaking to women on nights out in London's Soho, where she herself was harassed while filming. Lily White is the founder of the all-women night running club The Night Club. They join Lucrezia Millarini to discuss what you need to know.
It's been described as the scariest grouping of nations. Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un shoulder to shoulder as China shows off its supreme military power.So how dangerous is this alliance? How will Donald Trump and the West react? And how could it reshape the world order as we know it?Debi Edward and Rageh Omaar tell Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.
You can buy anything online can't you?Well you might be surprised to learn that you can buy a child's skull for thousands of pounds, or a wallet made of human skin. And you may be amazed to learn it's not illegal.Why not? And is anything being done to stop this multi-million pound industry?Sam Holder and Lois Smith tell Faye Barker what you need to know.
He didn't accept the election result and was accused of being part of an attempt to overthrow his successor.Now with Ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's trial nearing its end, could he be saved from decades in jail by his most significant ally Donald Trump?Reporter Will Tullis tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know.
It's believed to be the longest cold case to have ever been cracked in the UK, and today we'll hear how the 92 year old Ryland Headley was finally convicted for Louisa Dunne's rape and murder, almost 60 years on. ITV West Country Correspondent Robert Murphy tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know. Robert's documentary Cold Case Justice: Solving the Murder of Louisa Dunne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yy3A8j_uN0&t=5s
A bitter row between two rival cat shows has flared up, with events cancelled and customers left out of pocket. So what happened and will any ever be able to reach the success of dog events like Crufts?Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
Lucy Watson and ITV Tyne Tees' Amy Lea share the stories of two incredible women living with alopecia and empowering others.Online influencer Dani Gilbert's hair loss began in childhood. Her videos help people embrace alopecia, as well as use wigs and makeup to face the day. Gaileen Smailes' hair loss began in 2024, following a bereavement. She has found confidence by setting up a support group.You can watch Amy's film with Dani and Gaileen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPHJm8Dt3eM
Hundreds of thousands of students have been receiving their A-Level, T-Levels and BTEC grades. For some, it's a day of joy, relief and celebration - others though, will be feeling anxiety, trepidation and disappointment. But even if things haven't gone to plan, there are still options and the results won't come to define you. Kim Eccleston from UCAS and Tracey Lancaster, Deputy Vice Chancellor from Leeds Beckett University, join Nina Hossain to share top tips on finding a course through clearing.
In September 2024, a man emerged from the sea in Jersey, quoting Shakespeare and claiming to be British. He said he'd swum from France.He was put in jail but with his sentence almost up, and authorities still unable to identify him - where will he go?ITV Channel's Emma Volney tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
More and more children are not just growing up online but generating money in the process.By pulling in millions of viewers on TikTok, Twitch and YouTube, some can generate serious income.But what are the risks? And should it just be down to parents to protect them?Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda and Producer Sarah Toner tell Lucy Watson what you need to know.
In the latest episode, Consumer Editor Chris Choi brings a short update on customers' long-running battle for compensation over car loan commissions.A Supreme Court ruling means millions will miss out but the Financial Conduct Authority has now proposed a national redress scheme for those who are in line for compensation.For more background, listen to the previous episode of What You Need To Know, in which Chris explains to Paul Brand how we got here.
Lenders have avoided potentially needing to pay compensation to millions of drivers following a Supreme Court ruling.It ruled that lenders are not liable for hidden commission payments in car finance schemes.But it might not be as bad as it seems....Our Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Paul Brand what you need to know.For more information on this, advice can be found on the ITV News website
Josh is 21, and he's spent his entire adult life trapped in a hospital. He's one of thousands of people with severe learning disabilities and autism, detained on a secure unit, who do not need to be there.So why can't Josh, and so many others, leave? Peter Smith tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.You can read more and watch Peter's full report here.
Thousands of soldiers may be suffering from life-changing brain damage caused by blasts from the British Army's own weaponry, ITV News has revealed.It is the first time the Ministry of Defence has admitted its own weapons are leading to such damage. How now can soldiers and veterans be helped?Geraint Vincent has been meeting veterans affected and is joined by Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Senior News Editor Paul Tyson, who has led the investigation into blast-induced traumatic brain injury.If you've been affected by any of the issues raised, help is availableThe charity Samaritans operates a 24/7 helpline (116 123) for anyone who needs somebody to talk to. Further resources can also be found on its website.Concussion Legacy Foundation supports British current and former serving members and their familiesThe Concussion Legacy Foundation also provides a personalised helpline for those struggling with the outcomes of brain injury.More of ITV News' reporting on blast induced traumatic brain injury:https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-22/mod-admits-british-army-weapons-systems-are-causing-brain-damage-in-soldiershttps://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-21/ive-suffered-for-years-why-brain-injuries-are-going-undiagnosed-in-veterans
ITV Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy joins Lucy Watson to breakdown the different types of heat - where it comes from and how that changes what it feels like. Most importantly, will we get another heatwave before the end of summer?
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