Insiders who’ve spoken to ITV News have raised questions about the vetting process, training and support for prison staff in the UK. 

Do criminal gangs control Britain’s prisons?

Hoarding affects up to 2-5% of the population, and the British Psychological Society is calling for better support for those with the disorder.

'Vital' help needed for Britain's 1.4 million hoarders

ITV News' Sam Holder spent the last weeks travelling across the country to meet various communities to understand what being Jewish in 2024 looks like.

Passover UK: An ancient Jewish festival in modern Britain

The NHS still rarely prescribes legal cannabis saying there has not been enough concrete research into the area to justify expanding what it offers.

'I’ve sold my house to pay for my daughter’s medical cannabis'

What makes this case so exceptional is that the family of Jason Moore's supposed victim agree on his innocence, writes ITV News Reporter Sam Holder.

Jason Moore: Victim’s family fight to clear convicted murderer’s name

ITV News has been investigating online pharmacies selling fake drugs without prescriptions, resulting in the deaths of multiple teenagers, Sam Holder reports.

The teenagers killed by fake prescription drugs

Sadiq Khan described the criticism as “desperate nonsense” and said his tenure as mayor has seen the most homes built since the 1930s.

Sunak threat to intervene on housebuilding in London sparks row with mayor Khan

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley spoke to ITV News London as the newly refurbished Tottenham Police Station opened in north London.

Met Police chief tries to rebuild trust in Tottenham as problems plague force

Levi Bellfield (l) and Sarah Spurrell (r)

Sarah Spullrell, 24, was hit three times over the back of the head in a dark street in the seaside town of Hastings, East Sussex.

Woman who fears she was attacked by Levi Bellfield treated 'like joke' by police

Children as young as 11 have been reported leaving class in order to vape in the toilets - with some schools now taking up airport-style security.

Third of under-18s exposed to online vape promotions

Sam Holder spends the day at the Evelyn Centre in Lewisham, which charges £3.50 for a week’s worth of food, where he speaks to people facing stark choices.

'I’m going days without meals': Inside Lewisham’s community food store

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

Sam Holder

ITV News Reporter