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5 News at Lunchtime
Thursday 17 September 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 5 stories · 12 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (35%)
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The Bank of England decided to keep its interest rate at 3.75% despite rising global energy prices and rate hikes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Europe if Canada becomes an associate member of the EU, calling the plan "laughable" and a hostile act, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was seeking a unique alliance with the EU.
Police investigating the disappearance of three-year-old Noah Woods, who vanished from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk, said they were overwhelmed by public support. A body was discovered in a nearby pond on the following evening, and the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. In health news, patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer can now get the life-extending drug Enhertu on the NHS, after it was previously deemed too expensive; it offers an average of almost seven extra months of life, with Scotland having had access since 2023 and Wales expected to follow.
Finally, 13-year-old Harry Sparks from Harpenden makes his voice acting debut as the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine, in a role previously made famous by Ringo Starr. He kept his weekly recording sessions secret from classmates for nine months by claiming he was attending physiotherapy.
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Claim Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns of future rise
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% since December.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:00-0:06
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Claim Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns of future rise
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% since December.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:00-0:10
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Claim Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns of future rise
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% since December.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:00-0:10
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Claim Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns of future rise
Broadcasters reported rising global energy prices and interest rates.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:00-0:10
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Contested quote Trump threatens tariffs as EU proposes Canada as first associate member
if Canada becomes an associate member of the EU. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is seeking a unique alliance with the EU. But when asked by reporters about the EU-Canada plan, Mr Trump called it laughable and a hostile act. Police officers who worked on the search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods say they have been overwhelmed by
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:19-0:26
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Claim Trump threatens tariffs as EU proposes Canada as first associate member
Donald Trump described the EU-Canada plan as laughable and a hostile act.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 0:19-0:26
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
Harry Sparks, a 13-year-old, is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:09-1:18
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
Harry Sparks is a 13-year-old from Harpenden in Hertfordshire.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:26-1:32
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
Harry concealed his recording sessions by claiming he was attending physiotherapy.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:32-1:46
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
Harry concealed his recording sessions by claiming he was attending physiotherapy.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:32-1:46
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
The show was originally made famous by Sir Ringo Starr.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:32-1:37
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Claim Harry Sparks, 13, makes voice debut as Thomas the Tank Engine in YouTube reboot
The show was originally made famous by Sir Ringo Starr.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 September 2026, 1:32-1:37
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