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5 News at Lunchtime
Friday 11 September 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (50%)
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MPs were debating proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, with a vote due that afternoon. The bill would allow adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for help to end their lives, subject to safeguards, and was a second attempt after an identical bill stalled in the House of Lords. Meanwhile, ceremonies marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, recalling the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, with a fourth plane crashing in Pennsylvania. The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics, citing growth in construction and services, with experts attributing part of the increase to businesses using AI.
A hosepipe ban introduced by Anglian Water in July was likely to remain in place for several months, the company warned, affecting its 7 million customers mainly in the east of England. Prince Harry's first public engagement since returning to the UK with Meghan was announced, with appearances at charity events in the coming weeks, following reports that the couple were surprised by a letter sent under the King's instruction about their status as private citizens. Finally, Princess Diana's so-called 'revenge dress', worn in 1994 after a documentary aired in which Prince Charles admitted to an affair, was going up for auction with an estimated price of around £220,000.
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Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill is identical to the previous one, allowing adults with less than six months to live to apply for an assisted death subject to approval from two doctors and an expert panel.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 0:27-0:37
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Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill was previously blocked in the House of Lords, and supporters are prepared to invoke the Parliament Act to override the Lords.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 0:37-0:48
- 0:56 Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
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Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including 67 UK citizens.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 0:56-1:14
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Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including 67 UK citizens.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 0:56-1:14
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Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
The 9/11 attacks reshaped foreign security and intelligence policy for decades.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:14-1:29
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Claim UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts amid global risks
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, after 0.3% growth in June.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:20-1:35
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Claim UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts amid global risks
The Office for National Statistics attributed part of the growth to AI-related businesses.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:29-1:41
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Claim UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts amid global risks
The Office for National Statistics attributed part of the growth to AI-related businesses.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:35-1:48
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Claim Anglian Water says hosepipe ban could last months
Anglian Water's hosepipe ban is likely to remain for several months.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:41-1:48
- 1:48 Story begins Anglian Water says hosepipe ban could last months
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Claim Anglian Water says hosepipe ban could last months
Anglian Water serves about 7 million customers, mainly in eastern England.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:48-2:05
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Claim Prince Harry announces first UK public engagements after return
Prince Harry announced his first UK public engagements since returning, including the Invictus Spirit Awards, the WellChild Awards, and a school visit, and said pickleball will be added to the Invictus Games.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 1:58-2:10
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Claim Prince Harry announces first UK public engagements after return
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly expressed surprise at a letter sent on the King's instruction stating they remain private citizens.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 2:05-2:19
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Claim Princess Diana's revenge dress goes up for auction
Princess Diana's 1994 revenge dress is being auctioned and is expected to sell for around £220,000.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 2:19-2:33
- 2:26 Story begins Princess Diana's revenge dress goes up for auction
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Claim Princess Diana's revenge dress goes up for auction
Princess Diana's 1994 revenge dress is being auctioned and is expected to sell for around £220,000.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 2:27-2:44
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Claim Princess Diana's revenge dress goes up for auction
Princess Diana's 1994 revenge dress is being auctioned and is expected to sell for around £220,000.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 11 September 2026, 2:38-2:51
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