Jossie Evans

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#HistoryAI on TikTok: A helpful learning tool or an inaccurate trend?

2 months ago | itv.com | Jossie Evans

Words by ITV News journalist Jossie Evans, video edited by ITV News Digital Video Producer Aspel BrownIf you've been anywhere near TikTok over the past few weeks you might have found yourself lying in the trenches during WWI, building the pyramids of Egypt 5,000 years ago, or even starting the Great Fire of London in 1666. #HistoryAI videos have wracked up tens of millions of views on the app.
Trans youth occupy Department of Education for entire week in protest

Aug 30, 2024 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

A week-long occupation of the Department of Education's building by young transgender campaigners is coming to a close. Those involved, all trans people under the age of 18, are calling for schools and education settings to be "safe and inclusive" for gender-questioning young people. The group have been camped in the arched recesses of the central-London building since Friday 23 August and have had the support of stars including model and activist Munroe Bergdorf.
CBD suppliers brand UK law 'ridiculous' and 'confusing'

Jan 29, 2024 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

An estimated 6.5 million people in the UK are using CBD products, and yet those selling it say the industry and its consumers are being left in limbo by the current law. CBD (or Cannabidiol) is a chemical found in marijuana but crucially it does not contain THC, the psychoactive substance in cannabis, which gets you high. The industry has boomed in recent years, and is now worth around £300 million, according to Prohibition Partners.
What is the XL Bully dog ban and why are there concerns?

Dec 27, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

The XL bully-type dog ban is in force from Sunday, December 31 in England and Wales. But what does that actually mean for the animals, their owners, and the future of the breed? What is the ban? From the final day of the year it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow an XL bully dog to stray. Can you keep your dog? Owners of XL bullies can keep their animals, despite the ban.
Justice system keeping survivors 'in the dark' with thousand pound fees for court records

Nov 30, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

"They know the worst things that have happened to you... and you're going to have to pay £15,000 to find out what was said."That's the scenario countless complainants are facing in the justice system and it's something campaign group Open Justice For All is working to change. Charlotte, who has requested we not use her surname, took her former partner to court on charges of coercive control. After she was cross-examined the 30-year-old says she was advised not to attend court further.
LGBT+ Pride Progress flag removed from prisons after complaint from MP

Nov 21, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

LGBT+ Pride Progress flags have been taken down at two prisons following a complaint from an MP. The flag is a version of the traditional Pride flag with additional colours to represent the trans community, people of colour, and those who died during the HIV and AIDS crisis, according to Human Rights Campaign. In another version of the flag, a purple circle is also included to represented the intersex community. It's unclear which flag was on display.
Is your employer obligated to give you a day off after a breakup?

Oct 24, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

The prime minister of Italy has come under criticism for taking a "personal day" in the wake of a breakup. Right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni posted a statement to her social media pages on Friday announcing her relationship with Andrea Giambruno "ends here," as she said the couple's paths had diverged "for some time". But the split follows a leaked audio recording of Giambruno, an on-air television personality, heard making rude remarks and propositioning a colleague.
Young people 'ink twice' after getting a tattoo with their ex | ITV News

Oct 23, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

A growing number of the British public are getting tattoos. Inked up individuals now make up a quarter (26%) of the British population, and one in nine have tattoos that are visible. But with that comes the risk of the ink being a bit more permanent than the inspiration. A Tinder takeover event for young people was all about that. 'Ink Twice' offered customers the chance to get a cover up for a tattoo they had for, or with, their ex-partner.
Egg freezing is the UK's fastest growing fertility treatment - but is it fair? | ITV News

Oct 5, 2023 | itv.com | Jossie Evans

Egg freezing is the fastest growing fertility treatment in the UK, but with costs starting at £7,000 and success rates not immediately clear, is the industry fair on women? Between 2019 and 2021, egg freezing (and fertility preservation cycles like it) saw a 64% increase. The procedure isn't available on the NHS and is largely carried out by private clinics at a price tag of £7,000 to £8,000*. It effectively puts your fertility on hold.
How proud is out and proud?

Oct 2, 2016 | divamag.co.uk | Jossie Evans