ITV Evening News; Weather

The 12 December 2025 episode is a straightforward news roundup titled “Today’s Headlines”. It’s fronted by the familiar duo Emily Jones and Tom Hartley, with occasional cut‑ins from specialist correspondents like political analyst Priya Singh. The set is the usual newsroom bustle – glass desks, scrolling tickers and the occasional “breaking” graphic – and the format feels a lot like a slightly spiffier version of the BBC News at Ten, only it’s broadcast on terrestrial Channel 4 for the first time. In terms of content, the programme stitches together the day’s top stories: a quick look at the UK’s latest budget tweaks, a rundown of the EU‑UK trade talks, plus a handful of global items such as the earthquake in Japan and the US mid‑term election shockers. Each segment is kept to a bite‑size three‑minute slot, with Emily handling the domestic bits while Tom does the overseas round‑up. There’s no deep‑dive documentary feel – think of it as a news “high‑lighter reel” that aims to leave you informed without the overload. Honestly, it’s a decent way to catch up if you’ve missed the morning bulletins, but don’t expect anything groundbreaking. The pacing can feel a touch mechanical, especially when the graphics look a bit dated compared to the slicker Sky News packages. Still, the chemistry between the presenters is surprisingly good, and the occasional witty banter keeps the tone from getting too drab. Rated PG – there’s some footage of protest clashes and disaster scenes, so a light content warning is sensible for younger viewers. It airs at 7 pm on Channel 4, marking its first terrestrial debut after a run on the online news feed. If you need a quick, no‑frills briefing, this episode does the job, even if it isn’t exactly a page‑turner.