Chris Choi
ITV News
United Kingdom
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Rise in struggling customers as help goes unclaimed, says British Gas
There are signs that customers are struggling to keep up with energy bills, says Centrica's chief, as many cut back on power consumption. | ITV National News → Read More
Schools have 'head in sand' amid new uniform cost rules, claims MP
New rules for England instruct schools to keep branded items to a minimum and provide second hand alternatives. → Read More
Concern over huge rise in fires caused by e-bike and e-scooter batteries
E-bike and e-scooter batteries pack a lot of energy into a small space, but if they get damaged or are charged incorrectly the consequences can be dire. → Read More
Energy bosses meet with government but no specifics agreed on cost of living crisis
During the meeting it was broadly agreed 'to do more to help' the most vulnerable, but no specifics were agreed upon. → Read More
'Energy bills likely to hit £3,850 a year by January
There’s concern that households will need more government help to get through autumn and winter after the energy price cap rises in October. | ITV National News → Read More
Dover delays, compensation, Brexit: Your travel questions answered
Are you going on holiday this summer? From Dover delays to lost luggage, Chris Choi answers your travel questions. → Read More
UK heatwave: Mass service cancellations amid fears train cables could buckle under high temperatures
The transport secretary has conceded that the UK’s transport network cannot cope with the extreme heat, with many rail services being delayed or cancelled. → Read More
England's best beaches named but why aren’t they all like this?
Blue Flags celebrate the best of England’s shoreline, but campaigners see this as an opportunity to highlight the environmental problems that remain elsewhere. → Read More
Cost of living crisis causes charity donations to slump
UK charities are reeling from a financial crunch, according to research given to ITV News. → Read More
How a rise in energy bills has seen a surge in sign ups for electricity generation schemes
An increasing number of customers want the UK to plug into this growing movement of people power. → Read More
Higher UK prices at the pump, till and at home predicted as Ukraine invaded
At the petrol pumps, through our energy bills and in our food cupboards - Russia's actions are now likely to affect UK consumers. → Read More
Almost 2,000% increase in traders offering Buy Now Pay Later credit since 2020
Buy Now Pay Later schemes are used by millions in Britain, but there are warnings. One woman told ITV Tonight how she ended up thousands of pounds in debt. → Read More
The end of big days out and no more dance classes
ITV News met one family, forced to cut down on days out and give up dance lessons due to the rising cost of living. → Read More
HGV drivers 'treated like dirt' and don't have access to basic facilities
Two lorry drivers filmed an average day for them, involving sleeping at a roadside and having no access to toilets or showers. → Read More
Fears mount for pet owners and animal clinics over 'staffing crisis' at vets
One of the largest chains of animal clinics has warned of a shortage of vets which has created a "staffing crisis". → Read More
Inside the battle to boost female trucker numbers amid HGV driver shortage
'The gender gap in haulage reflects wider imbalances in our society whereby women are often taking more childcare responsibilities than men', writes Chris Choi. → Read More
Covid: Does the new 'jab and go' travel policy actually make it easier to holiday this summer?
The need for fully jabbed travellers to do Covid tests means there will still be that extra cost and inconvenience to foreign travel this summer. | ITV National News → Read More
'Heartbreaking' alert for cat owners as hundreds of pets die from rare Pancytopenia illness
This disease is usually very rare, with vets expecting to see perhaps one case a year - not the hundreds now emerging. → Read More
Why Malta and the Balearic Islands may be added to travel green list, and why they may not
Don't expect a big extension to the list of countries you can visit without having to quarantine on return, Consumer Editor Chris Choi writes. → Read More
Where can you go on holiday this year? New data reveals UK hotspots already 90% booked
New figures given to ITV News show shrinking hotel availability in popular UK destinations this summer, with people looking for alternatives to foreign travel. → Read More