Tonight

Research shows that the average household has more than 50 unwanted items lying around, worth an estimated £10billion pounds across the UK. So what is the best way to tackle clutter, and how can viewers make cash from unwanted items? Professional organiser Dilly Carter has been finding out.

The low and no alcohol market is booming. but at the other end of the scale, the United Kingdom is still facing record high alcohol-related deaths after a spike in harmful drinking during the pandemic. Toby Winson investigates why a growing number of people are putting down the pints, how they are doing it and asks if the UK can change its relationship with alcohol for good.

Currently, drivers over 70 in the UK must renew their driving licence every three years and complete a self-assessment questionnaire to confirm they are fit to drive. Ginny Buckley asks whether this is enough to stop those older drivers who should no longer be behind the wheel.

The United Kingdom has the highest imprisonment rates in Western Europe and too many UK prisons are now old, dilapidated and no longer fit for purpose. So what can be done to solve the problem? Jacob Dunne - a former prisoner and advocate of restorative justice - investigates.

Kate Quilton reports on how supermarkets dominate the groceries market and tempt the consumer to spend with their deals, loyalty schemes and offers. She investigates different ways to get the best deals at the checkout.

In the four decades after the Second World War, more than 200,000 women were forced to give up their babies for adoption through practices run by church and state. Decades later, many are still traumatised and unable to reconnect with the children they never wanted to give up. Sarah Corker meets those campaigning for a formal apology from the UK government.

In a volatile international climate and following the election of Donald Trump as US president, how well-prepared are our armed forces for any future conflict? Former British soldier Adnan Sarwar reports on the UK's defence strategy, whether its current levels of equipment and manpower are adequate or not, and if the right level of funding is in place to meet the challenges of the future.

As British lawmakers consider making assisted dying legal in England and Wales, the debate over how the law might - or might not - work is becoming more heated. Paul Brand travels to Oregon to meet a woman with a terminal illness who has made a decision to end her life in a process close to what is being proposed here. He also talks to those in the UK with passionate views on both sides.

With scammers impersonating celebrities, and creating fake ads that push fraudulent investments, Alex Beresford, whose own identity has been used by scammers, investigates. He also reveals what viewers can do to protect themselves.

Unless things change, more than half of the population will be classed as overweight or obese by 2050. With soaring demand for weight loss injections, Ranvir Singh investigates who is getting them and whether tighter restrictions regarding online prescribing will work.

With stretched local authorities across the country proposing restrictions on weekly bin collections, Joe Crowley investigates fears that a reduction in collections and smaller household bins has already contributed to increasing problems with littering and fly-tipping.

When the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in 2024, it brought attention to a disturbing global trend - cancer is no longer just an illness of the elderly. Rebecca Barry delves into the causes behind a rise in cancer diagnoses among adults under the age of 50 in the UK, and asks what can be done to halt this worrying pattern.

Takeaways are bucking the trend at a time when many high street businesses are struggling to stay afloat, so what does this mean for the shape of high streets and waistlines? Paul Connolly reports on whether this is just good business or the start of a takeaway takeover.

People across the country who have purchased caravans on holiday parks have reported losing significant amounts of money, in what is being described by some as a national scandal. Amid allegations of questionable sales tactics, rapid depreciation and hidden fees, a growing number of these holiday home owners are now pursuing legal action. Michelle Ackerley investigates how has this happened and what can be done to protect consumers.

UK households have been hit by a wave of increasing bills this month, from council tax, gas and electricity going up, to water companies raising prices by more than 25 per cent on average. Paul Brand looks at what impact this will have on customers stretched by the cost of living crisis and what people can do to soften the blow.

After reporting on one of the most devastating and costliest wildfire disasters in Californian history, Romilly Weeks returns to Los Angeles to explore the impact by revisiting the people and places she met in the immediate aftermath. As residents, workers and businesses face a slow and often overwhelming journey to rebuild - and scientists warn that this is just the beginning - is Los Angeles ready for the next blaze?

Getting appointments to see GPs can be tricky, and with preventable illnesses a major factor that can affect the quality of viewers' lives, what can we all do to look after ourselves? Dr Amir Khan investigates what works and what doesn't when it comes to staying healthy at home.

With demand soaring for the groundbreaking and so-called 'skinny jab' injections marketed as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro, Rebecca Barry goes undercover to expose the social media sellers purportedly selling syringes of weight-loss drugs that turn out to be illegal - and, in some cases, dangerously contaminated.

They are now the third most-used kitchen appliance in the UK, with more than half of households now said to own an air fryer. Is this just a passing trend, or are they here to stay? Lara Lewington investigates whether these gadgets are changing the way we eat, and what they could mean for our health.

More than six million people in the UK say they have low confidence when it comes to managing their money, while 26 million are considered financially vulnerable. What can we do to protect ourselves and keep cash safe? Ruth Dodsworth, who experienced devastating financial loss, has been finding out.

Social affairs correspondent Sarah Corker investigates the scandal surrounding the prescription of synthetic hormone DES to pregnant women that led to life-altering health problems for some of their children including infertility and rare cancers. She meets the women who say more must be done to help those exposed to the drug as new concerns emerge over the impact of DES on a third generation.

With more large cars on Britain's roads, it feels harder than ever to park, so what can you do if you have a parking problem? Ginny Buckley examines parking pricing, investigates whether charge penalties are fair and finds out about the latest in parking scams.

In the first half of this year, around 20,000 small boats crossed the channel - the highest number for this period. Now, with social unrest and legal controversy surrounding hotels accommodating thousands of asylum seekers, Paul Brand investigates how the UK got into this situation, why the current system is described as broken, and looks at what the alternatives might be.

Kate Quilton investigates the double-digit percentage increase on some staple foods over the last year, finds out what can be done to lower the price of a weekly shop.

Over the last few years air fryers have become increasingly popular, but social media is awash with stories of fire hazards. And as a number of Fire and Rescue Services across the country have raised concerns with how they are being used, Chris Choi speaks to people whose kitchens went up in flames. He asks what some might be doing wrong, and how to use them safely.

Energy bills are on the rise again and the cost of living is causing people to look for ways to save money. Government green energy grants offering home insulation seemed like a lifeline for some, but they have turned into a nightmare for thousands. Charlotte Hawkins finds out what went wrong and what viewers can do to stay safe from scammers.