Nick Smith

Sep 5, 2024 | itv.com | Nick Smith

ExplainerWatch Nick Smith's report Can you accurately guess the age of Stonehenge, or tell if a passage of prose is from William Shakespeare or William Blake? If so, you might have a chance of passing the "Life in the UK" test which is part of the pathway for migrants who seek to gain citizenship. The test has 24 questions (a pass mark of 18 or more is needed) which are claimed to assess whether someone has a satisfactory knowledge of British history, law, politics and culture.

Aug 16, 2024 | itv.com | Nick Smith

InsightA new season of The Premier League is getting back underway and now is often the time of year that supporters flock to club websites and mega stores to get their hands on the latest kits. However, some of England's elite clubs are now charging at least £80 for a basic adult shirt. Children's shirts, which are VAT exempt, can now cost as much as £65. Some clubs also sell a "pro-version" of their shirts, which will be the same as the players will wear during matches.

Aug 14, 2024 | itv.com | Nick Smith

Back-of-house safety testing of illegal drugs is back at many festivals this summer and one of the leading charities conducting the operations, 'The Loop', lives could already have been saved by spotting trends like MDMA pills which are twice the strength of two years ago. The Home Office abruptly halted their activities last year by ordering them to apply for new licenses. Event bosses, including Parklife's Sacha Lord, accused it of doing a "dangerous U-turn" on the issue.

Jul 18, 2024 | itv.com | Nick Smith

School is almost out for summer and this last week of term is often time for pupils to enjoy that big residential trip or a week of outdoor activities. However, a survey of 1,000 parents by Zurich Municipal, seen by ITV News, claims that one third of families now deem school trips to be too expensive. It also reveals the average day trip away from school is now £28 per pupil, rising to £430 for an overnight residential.

Jun 24, 2024 | itv.com | Nick Smith

Watch Nick Smith's report: Major international football tournaments like the Euros will lead to a huge spike in replica shirt sales, but it also presents an opportunity for many fake shirts to flood the market. The trade in fake shirts has been around for several years, but recently the counterfeit copies have become more and more sophisticated. Some buyers claim that they can be almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Buying these counterfeit goods for personal use is not in itself illegal.