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Channel 5 — 5 News with Dan Walker
Tuesday 14 July 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 45 of 60 min on news stories (75%)
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The programme leads with breaking news on the murder investigation into former MP Ann Widdecombe. Police have stated that the 78-year-old died in a brutal and targeted attack, with counter-terrorism officers now leading the inquiry. A 28-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire remains in custody under the Terrorism Act, and searches are ongoing at an address in Rotherham.
The COVID-19 inquiry published its fifth report, finding that £10 billion of taxpayers' money was wasted on personal protective equipment (PPE) due to a lack of preparedness and chaotic procurement. The report criticised the VIP lane for offers from those with government connections and said the waste could have been avoided. Separately, a new law known as the Hillsborough law is expected to be approved, creating a legal duty of candour for public officials during investigations, following the 1989 disaster and subsequent cover-ups. The bill has been supported by campaigners and both the outgoing and incoming Prime Ministers.
Other stories include the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Spain, where at least 13 people have died, including five Britons, and British expats are racing to rescue pets. A man was sentenced to 33 years for the rape and murder of his ex-wife, and police released new images in the 25-year-old case of missing British backpacker Peter Falconio. The programme also featured an interview with Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, discussing political violence and security, and a preview of the upcoming World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, with England's Jude Bellingham attracting significant attention.
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Claim Covid inquiry report finds 10 billion pounds wasted on PPE, criticizes VIP lane
Nearly £10 billion of the approximately £15 billion spent on PPE was wasted.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 6:15-6:23
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Claim MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
MPs approved the Hillsborough Law bill.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 9:16-9:28
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Charged quote MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
the second inquiry that established the truth, and today some of those who have campaigned the whole way through came to Parliament to see this final chapter. We had a massive cover-up. We couldn't get all the information. We had to go out campaigning. We had the media against us, the establishment against us. We had everything
5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 10:43-10:47
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Charged quote MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
came to Parliament to see this final chapter. We had a massive cover-up. We couldn't get all the information. We had to go out campaigning. We had the media against us, the establishment against us. We had everything against us. And I also say, what a legacy for the 97. But also, it will be a legacy for Keir Starmer.
5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 10:47-10:55
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Charged quote MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
We had a massive cover-up. We couldn't get all the information. We had to go out campaigning. We had the media against us, the establishment against us. We had everything against us. And I also say, what a legacy for the 97. But also, it will be a legacy for Keir Starmer. At last year's Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister,
5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 10:55-11:00
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Charged quote MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
information. We had to go out campaigning. We had the media against us, the establishment against us. We had everything against us. And I also say, what a legacy for the 97. But also, it will be a legacy for Keir Starmer. At last year's Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister, who is now leaving office, had the very public endorsement
5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 11:00-11:03
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Claim MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham were involved in the campaign for the Hillsborough Law.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 11:49-11:58
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Charged quote MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
authorities had closed ranks against the victims. This bill seeks to put an end to that. It will drive the culture change this country so desperately needs. So that when public bodies fail, the response is candour, not cover-up. They and campaigners like them have made this happen. But it may also be the legacy of not one, but two Prime Ministers.
5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 12:52-12:58
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Claim MPs approve Hillsborough law imposing duty of candour on public officials
The bill was delayed due to concerns about its application to security services, but the government says safeguards have been put in place.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 13:42-13:54
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
At least 13 people died in the Almeria wildfires in Spain, five believed to be British; a dog was rescued and a dog walker was severely burned.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 19:00-19:03
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
At least 13 people died in the Almeria wildfires in Spain, five believed to be British; a dog was rescued and a dog walker was severely burned.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 20:08-20:13
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
At least 13 people died in the Almeria wildfires in Spain, five believed to be British; a dog was rescued and a dog walker was severely burned.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 20:52-20:55
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Claim Michael Thompson jailed for murdering ex-wife Kimberly
Thompson raped and murdered his estranged wife and staged the scene to look like suicide.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 22:36-22:42
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Claim Michael Thompson jailed for murdering ex-wife Kimberly
Thompson showed no remorse and refused to attend court for sentencing.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 24:37-24:42
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- 42:00 Story begins England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
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Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
England will play Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 14 July 2026, 44:33-44:46
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