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5 News with Dan Walker
Thursday 24 September 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 35 of 60 min on news stories (59%)
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The bulletin led with residents near the Hill House chemical site in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, learning they have high levels of PFAS forever chemicals in their blood. PFOA had been used at the plant to make non-stick pans until 2012 and is banned in the UK from 2020, though the report said it can still be produced as a byproduct; of 49 residents tested, 70% had levels associated with increased risk of health effects such as kidney and testicular cancer, high cholesterol and thyroid problems. It then covered Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in Washington, where AI was high on the agenda and the two leaders were said to be competing in a 21st-century arms race; the report also noted a White House media access row in which CNN and others were barred before some were readmitted during the broadcast. Later headlines included an RAF jet crash in Anglesey, where pilots parachuted out before impact and were expected to recover; a record single-day arrival of 781 migrants across the English Channel; arrests and a jailing linked to anti-migrant protests; and Police Scotland's largest-ever human trafficking raid, with 300 officers across 47 sites targeting a Vietnamese organised crime gang and uncovering cannabis farms and suspected victims.
The Conservatives set out a benefits plan described as tough love: after six months unemployed, claimants with a history of employment and National Insurance contributions would likely keep universal credit, while those without such a history would lose about a third and receive the rest on a digital card that could not be used for alcohol, cigarettes or betting. Labour said the proposal would not work and Reform said it would not dent the benefits bill, while the report noted a political divide between training-and-opportunity approaches and financial compulsion. Andy Burnham supported relaxing the 41-year-old ban on drinking in football stands, which police opposed on public safety grounds and the Football Supporters Association called outdated. A widow said the death of Mick Ferris, crushed by a window pane falling from a Vauxhall luxury development in October 2018, could have been prevented, as St James' Group was fined £1 million and Linda Prater £300,000. Lisa Faulkner and John Torode then spoke about her early-stage breast cancer treatment, her all-clear, and their new cookbook.
The programme also featured personal trainer Javeno, who provides free gym sessions for people with disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism in Manchester. Its world round-up reported that eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln had tried to take their own lives before the carrier headed home; that toxic smog from wildfires in Indonesia had been linked to more than 170,000 acute respiratory infection cases over the summer; and that a court in The Hague ordered Lidl to stop selling copycat Birkenstocks. Battersea research showing many people would not consider a big dog led to a report on harder-to-home larger dogs such as Patch, while greyhounds were said to wait an average of 76 days for a new home. Finally, Billy Monger discussed his children's book and his training for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
On air
People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.
- 4:45
“A spokesperson for AGC Chemicals said the site manufactured chemicals”
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Donald Trump, President of the United States
“Today, Donald Trump welcomed the President of China”
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Javier McLean, personal trainer
“Javier McLean.”
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Claim High PFAS blood levels found in Lancashire residents as lawyers plan class action
Of 49 residents tested, 69% had high levels of PFOA.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 3:57-4:07
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Claim High PFAS blood levels found in Lancashire residents as lawyers plan class action
AGC Chemicals stated that the multi-agency investigation continues and no formal determination on land contamination has been made.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 4:52-4:59
- 5:16 Story begins Xi Jinping to meet Trump at White House
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Claim Xi Jinping to meet Trump at White House
Xi's trip was his first visit to the US in more than a decade.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 5:23-5:26
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Claim Xi Jinping to meet Trump at White House
A media ban restricted official video footage from the White House.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 8:20-8:29
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
People out of work because of sickness or disability, and claimants with a long history of work or contributions, would be exempt from the cuts or keep full support for longer.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 12:45-12:53
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
People out of work because of sickness or disability, and claimants with a long history of work or contributions, would be exempt from the cuts or keep full support for longer.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 12:51-12:58
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
The Conservative Party proposed cutting the Universal Credit standard allowance by around 30 per cent for claimants who have been out of work for more than six months and have not contributed enough.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 12:58-13:06
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
Kemi Badenoch is reportedly planning welfare changes for long-term unemployed claimants, including restrictions on benefit spending on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling and a possible 30% cut after six months for some claimants, with payments loaded onto a card.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:03-13:15
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
The remaining Universal Credit support would be placed on a back-to-work card that blocks spending on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling, and that would also block cash withdrawals.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:06-13:15
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
Australia used a similar card for years, but its current Labour government ended it after users were stigmatised.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:39-13:48
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
Australia used a similar card for years, but its current Labour government ended it after users were stigmatised.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:42-13:51
- 13:42
Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
Australia used a similar card for years, but its current Labour government ended it after users were stigmatised.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:42-13:51
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Claim Conservatives propose Universal Credit cuts after six months
Labour and Reform UK criticised the proposal, with Labour saying it would not work or was unworkable and Reform UK saying it would not make a dent in the benefits bill.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 13:51-14:01
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Claim Javeno McLean gives free gym sessions to disabled people in Manchester
Javeno McLean has provided free sessions at his Manchester gym to people with disabilities and special requirements, including Down syndrome and autism, for more than 20 years.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 34:53-34:58
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Claim Javeno McLean gives free gym sessions to disabled people in Manchester
Javeno McLean has provided free sessions at his Manchester gym to people with disabilities and special requirements, including Down syndrome and autism, for more than 20 years.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 24 September 2026, 35:12-35:18
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