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Channel 5 — 5 News at Lunchtime
Tuesday 7 July 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 5 stories · 11 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (27%)
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The broadcast began with a report on a legal matter involving a publisher accused of obtaining information illegally, which the publisher denies, and noted Prince Harry's attendance at an Invictus Games event in London. The UK is facing its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected above 30 degrees Celsius, and the government has issued amber heat health alerts for the south of England, warning of extra strain on health services and power demand.
Citizens Advice has found that a quarter of homeowners experienced issues with their most recent home repairs, with nearly two million spending additional money to fix problems, sometimes costing thousands of pounds; the organisation is calling for more regulation of traders. A new endometriosis test using a saliva sample has been approved for use on the NHS, described as a game changer for being quicker and less invasive than existing methods. In sports, the United States were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 4-1 to Belgium, following FIFA's decision to allow the US star striker to play despite a match ban, a decision FIFA said was made independently after President Trump said he had personally asked for the ban to be reviewed. In tennis, Arthur Ferry became the first British wildcard to reach the Wimbledon quarter finals in the open era, and will face Italy's Flavio Caboli.
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Claim UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:09-0:18
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Claim UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
An amber heat health alert was issued for parts of England.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:13-0:24
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Claim Citizens Advice report finds quarter of homeowners had repair issues costing average 750 pounds
A quarter of homeowners reported issues with their most recent home repairs.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:29-0:33
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Claim Citizens Advice report finds quarter of homeowners had repair issues costing average 750 pounds
Nearly two million homeowners had to pay more to fix the problem.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:29-0:38
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Claim Citizens Advice report finds quarter of homeowners had repair issues costing average 750 pounds
Citizens Advice wants more regulation of traders.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:38-0:43
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Claim NHS approves new non-invasive tests for endometriosis diagnosis
Two new non-invasive tests for endometriosis have been approved for use on the NHS.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:43-0:48
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Claim NHS approves new non-invasive tests for endometriosis diagnosis
Two new non-invasive tests for endometriosis have been approved for use on the NHS.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:43-0:48
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Claim NHS approves new non-invasive tests for endometriosis diagnosis
One test uses a saliva sample, and the other measures electrical signals in the gut.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 0:43-0:52
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Claim USA knocked out of World Cup after Trump intervention in player ban
The US lost to Belgium 4-1 in a World Cup match.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 1:00-1:05
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Claim USA knocked out of World Cup after Trump intervention in player ban
FIFA suspended a one-match ban on US striker Balogan, allowing him to play.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 1:00-1:10
- 1:17 Story begins Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
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Claim Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
Arthur Ferry will face Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 7 July 2026, 1:22-1:30
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