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What You Need To Know

ITV News
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
NHS
Post Office Horizon IT Scandal
UK Economy
King Charles III
General Election 2024
Brexit
Labour Party
Valdo Calocane
Nottingham
Potholes
Cancer
Rishi Sunak
Car Finance
Buckingham Palace
XL Bully
UK Special Educational Needs System
Storm Esha
Familial Relationships

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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In this ITV News explainer, correspondent Geraint Vincent breaks down the race to neutralise Iran’s missing uranium stockpile.

Deep beneath the rubble of Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities lies an estimated 440kg of near-weapons-grade uranium. Follow... more

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.

The Treasury Committee is asking young people for their views on issues like whether they would still take out loans today and how... more

After almost two weeks of the war in the Middle East, global attention has been on fears about the rising price of oil and gas, but there’s a hidden factor at play: the impact on the cost of food.

Because with tensions across the region escalating,... more

After US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, and the Middle East is in chaos. But who will replace the Supreme Leader?

As Tehran faces a power vacuum, who is likely to be Donald Trump's desired candidate and what is his ... more

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Chanel Williams
Sister of drag star The Vivienne, advocating for ketamine to be reclassified as a Class A drug after the death of her brother.
Episode: Would upgrading ketamine to Class A stop the drug's surge?
Steve Rolles
Senior Policy Analyst at the Transform Drug Policy Foundation, campaigning for the legal regulation of drugs.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation
Episode: Would upgrading ketamine to Class A stop the drug's surge?
Mohammed Abu Safia
Video journalist filming the war in Gaza
ITV News
Episode: The man whose Gaza war zone filming stunned the world
John Irvine
Senior international correspondent for ITV News
ITV News
Episode: The man whose Gaza war zone filming stunned the world
Rohit Kachroo
Global Security Editor who led the investigation
ITV News
Episode: How UK and US white supremacist groups have joined forces
Babakir Alamin
Sudanese ambassador to the UK
Sudanese Embassy
Episode: Is the world turning a 'blind eye' to the Sudan war?
Sangita Lal
ITV News West of England reporter
ITV
Episode: Is chatbot love helping or harming lonely people?
Robert Peston
Political editor and commentator
Episode: 20 years of the UK citizenship test: but would you pass it?
Lisa Gommonson
Test-taker and commentator on the citizenship process
Episode: 20 years of the UK citizenship test: but would you pass it?

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Lucy Watson
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Faye Barker
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Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 408 ratings
  • Utterly Clueless

    Typical itv- Socially and politically oblivious with zero pulse on the British people.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Original_Owl
    United States5 months ago
  • „What We Want You To Believe“

    The main aim of this podcast appears to be to promote the journalists who create it, and if that means bending the truth, they don’t hesitate to do so.

    The breaking point for me was the episode about offenders being paid to leave Britain.

    Key facts, barely mentioned; it’s been going on for years; the amount is _up to_ £2000 but almost always much less; it’s cheaper than keeping them in jail here, supporting them on the welfare state or fighting in the courts to deport.

    But because the reporter h... more

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    1
    ArgyEll
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • ITV

    Totally biased on many topics. We need true unbiased journalism to hold our governments to account, unfortunately this simply doesn’t happen anymore. It’s as if the legacy media have been “captured “.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Think for yourself, for change
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wegovy report just dreadful

    Just listened to the report on Wegovy (September 2023) - really bad. Clearly the reporters did not understand the system of medicines regulation in the UK, with suggestions that the general public could buy this prescription-only medicine easily if only they could afford it. Both wrong and dangerous. Why did no one seek medical input eg from the ABPI? From a qualified health practitioner?

    Just a poor quality report, with insufficient research to be properly informative. If this represents the p... more

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    Fletchek
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good

    I watch it is because It’s remind of Queen Elizabeth

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    Ashlee wong
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Balanced reporting with credible sources
Sometimes criticized for sensational headlines
Appreciated for timely, trustworthy updates
Viewpoints can feel biased at times, but informative
Strong on-the-ground reporting with clear context

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#108
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#139
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#169
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Cyclones to wildfires: reporting on a year of extreme weather
Q: In your own words, describe to me, to us, the scale of the extreme weather that the planet has experienced this year.
Laura expressed that this year is now the joint second warmest year recorded, highlighting the increasing energy and moisture in the atmosphere due to climate change, resulting in more extreme weather events.
Roblox is taking action on white supremacy on the gaming app
Q: What changes has Roblox implemented following your report?
Roblox announced new age verification processes aimed at enhancing child safety on the platform.
Roblox is taking action on white supremacy on the gaming app
Q: What was your investigation focused on in Roblox?
We exposed the spread of white supremacy and extremist content, highlighting games designed to promote violence.
Venezuela tanker seizure and Honduras election 'interference': What's Trump's Latin America plan?
Q: What is Trump's motivation for pardoning Mr. Hernandez?
Trump's motivation seems to be a mix of political ideology and support for a conservative candidate in Honduras, aiming to counteract Biden's influence and align with Latin American conservatism.
The man whose Gaza war zone filming stunned the world
Q: What hopes do you have looking towards the future?
He expresses uncertainty about the future, wishing for freedom and the ability to reunite with his family, as well as dreaming of peace for Gaza.

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2. Steve Rolles
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5. Rohit Kachroo
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