Episodes

  • Trapped: The UK's dirtiest secret

    Trapped: The UK's dirtiest secret
    Nov 18 2024
    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 on this, head over to thetrapped.co.uk or you can find the series, The Trapped wherever you get your podcasts...
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    23 mins
  • The Assisted Dying Bill: How does it work and why is it so controversial?

    The Assisted Dying Bill: How does it work and why is it so controversial?
    Nov 15 2024
    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 you need to know…
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    9 mins
  • Will Liam Payne’s death result in better care of young artists?

    Will Liam Payne’s death result in better care of young artists?
    Nov 13 2024
    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?

    ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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    8 mins
  • Why Trump’s comeback casts a shadow over COP29 climate goals

    Why Trump’s comeback casts a shadow over COP29 climate goals
    Nov 11 2024
    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 the way of them? And how worried should international leaders be?

    ITV News Science Correspondent, Martin Stew tells Cari Davies what you need to know…
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    18 mins
  • The urgent crisis in children’s reading

    The urgent crisis in children’s reading
    Nov 8 2024
    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.

    So, what’s behind this? And what are the long-term impacts?

    ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent, Sarah Corker tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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    13 mins
  • Why does spiking often go unpunished?

    Why does spiking often go unpunished?
    Nov 6 2024
    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 News Reporter Sangita Lal tells Sally Bidulph what you need to know…
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    12 mins
  • The final push: Could Gen Z voters tip the US election?

    The final push: Could Gen Z voters tip the US election?
    Nov 4 2024
    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 traditions or embrace change?

    Sam Leader tells Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know…
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    16 mins
  • Why Spain's floods were so deadly

    Why Spain's floods were so deadly
    Nov 1 2024
    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 Europe Editor, James Mates tells Faye Barker and what you need to know…
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    10 mins