• ITV News - What You Need To Know

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ITV News - What You Need To Know

By: ITV News
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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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  • The famine the world has been ignoring

    The famine the world has been ignoring
    Apr 24 2024
    For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts.

    But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by the twin evils of war and climate change.

    Now, charities are warning of famine whilst the UK and US are pledging up to $630 million in aid.

    But in a world full of crises, will the warnings cut through? And is the aid enough to make a difference?

    Founder of charity Mary’s Meals, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, joins Julie Etchingham...

    For more on the crisis in Ethiopia head over to: www.marysmeals.org.uk
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    14 mins
  • Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?

    Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?
    Apr 22 2024
    In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK.

    And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions.

    That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access free treatment, forcing many to turn to private prescriptions.

    So, why is it so restrictive? And how can things be changed?

    ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Faye Barker what you need to know...
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    9 mins
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