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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.…

Why are French police not stopping small boats crossing the channel?

As another day dawns on the English Channel, another dingy makes its way across the waters. Full to the brim with migrants, determined to make a new life for themselves. And yet, despite the British government’s recent social media campaign to dete…

What does Ramadan actually mean to British Muslims?

Ramadan - it's the holiest month of the year for Muslims. It's a time of sacrifice, self-discipline, and reflection. And a time where more than two billion people - four million of which live in Britain - fast from dawn to sunset. But what does thi…

What's got people so obsessed with 'prepping'?

Should ex post office boss Paula Vennells face charges?

The Post Office scandal is a story which has gripped the nation. At the heart of it was Paula Vennells, the Post Office’s CEO. For years, many wondered what she knew and when. Now, ITV News can reveal that the former post office boss knew full well…

Is Britain’s pest problem spiralling out of control?

From poison-resistant rodents to bedbugs and cockroaches, there’s a spike in infestations across the UK. More than 800 pest control callouts are made on average every day as lives are upturned by these most unwelcome of guests. So is Britain’s pest…

How far one man went to get a little bit taller

Rich Rotella was 5'5" when he decided to change his life. The budding actor had a procedure in Florida to add three inches to his height - before a year long recovery. The limb lengthening surgery Rich underwent is happening all over the world. But…

Why are baby deaths in hospitals on the rise?

Having a baby should be a moment of pure elation but for too many families it’s becoming a time of grief and despair.    That’s because the number of neonatal and infant deaths in hospitals are rising, with London having the highest rate in the...