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Channel 5 — 5 News at Lunchtime
Wednesday 22 July 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 3 stories · 8 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (27%)
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The Prime Minister indicated the government's early prisoner release scheme could be reviewed after the family of PC Andrew Harper raised concerns. PC Harper died in 2019 after being dragged by a car while responding to a burglary; two passengers were jailed for manslaughter and could be eligible for early release, which his mother called an insult. Separately, the new defence secretary was caught joking about the scheme, with Streeting heard saying the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris was the enemy now, and Mr Streeting later apologised for causing offence.
Inflation slowed to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel, chocolate, margarine and pizza prices, with the Bank of England set to decide on interest rates next week. A study found a nearly 70% rise in type 2 diabetes among women aged 20 to 29 in England over the last decade, driven by a surge in obesity. A young puffin was spotted in Dorset for the first time in 30 years, giving conservationists fresh hope for the birds' dwindling population. Finally, Prince George turned 13, with a photo released by the Prince and Princess of Wales taken after Trooping the Colour; he will start Eton College in September.
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Claim Early prisoner release plan to proceed in September despite PC Harper family protests
Prime Minister said the early prisoner release scheme could be reviewed after concerns from PC Harper's family.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:00-0:09
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Claim Early prisoner release plan to proceed in September despite PC Harper family protests
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:14-0:23
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Claim Early prisoner release plan to proceed in September despite PC Harper family protests
Ministers Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were caught on a hot mic joking about the early release scheme.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:26-0:47
- 0:47 Story begins UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
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Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:47-0:53
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Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:47-1:03
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Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
The Bank of England will decide on interest rates next week.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 0:59-1:09
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Claim Rise in type 2 diabetes among younger women linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women aged 20-29 in England rose by almost 70% over the last decade, driven by a surge in obesity.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 1:03-1:16
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Claim Rise in type 2 diabetes among younger women linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women aged 20-29 in England rose by almost 70% over the last decade, driven by a surge in obesity.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 22 July 2026, 1:09-1:21
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