Broadcast Prism — Channel 5: 5 News at Lunchtime

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A short bulletin led with breaking news that the Bank of England had raised its base rate to 4%, an item that got 18 seconds. The longest single story was the bomb threats disrupting European flights at 28 seconds, and no story dominated. The six-item running order was mostly UK news, plus sport and an international oddity.

Running order

0:52 Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow · 18s
The Bank of England raised its base rate to 4%, the first rise in more than three years, raising borrowing costs but boosting savers.
1:10 Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years · 26s
The Court of Appeal heard Vikram Digwa's bid to reduce his life sentence for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, while the government argued the 21-year minimum was unduly lenient.
1:36 Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review · 22s
Channel 4 cancelled Married at First Sight UK after reviews of rape and sexual misconduct allegations, removing all episodes as the men involved deny the claims.
1:58 Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms · 28s
Multiple European flights were diverted after further bomb threats, including an Aer Lingus Dublin to Rome flight that landed safely in Normandy with 151 passengers and six crew aboard.
2:26 Harry Kane becomes Europe's highest-paid player with new Bayern Munich deal · 15s
England captain Harry Kane signed a record-breaking three-year contract with Bayern Munich that reportedly pays him more than £400,000 a week, making him Europe's highest-paid player.
2:41 Three arrested over tarantula smuggling at Peru airport · 20s
More than 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden in socks at a Peruvian airport, and three people were arrested over an alleged attempt to smuggle them out.

0:52
Story begins Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow
0:52

Claim Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow

The Bank of England was expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point to 4%.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 0:52-1:02
0:56

Claim Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow

It was the first rate increase in more than three years.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 0:56-1:06
1:02

Claim Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow

Higher rates were reported to help savers while also raising borrowing costs for individuals and businesses.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:02-1:10
1:10
Story begins Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years
1:14

Claim Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years

Vikram Digwa received a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak last December.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:14-1:26
1:20

Claim Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years

Digwa argues that his sentence is too severe.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:20-1:26
1:20

Claim Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years

The government argues that the sentence is unduly lenient.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:20-1:31
1:36
Story begins Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review
1:36

Claim Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review

Channel 4 cancelled Married at First Sight and confirmed the next season would not be broadcast after a safeguarding review.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:36-1:46
1:46

Claim Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review

Three women who took part alleged rape and sexual misconduct by their on-screen husbands.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:46-1:56
1:46

Claim Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review

The men involved denied all allegations against them.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:46-1:56
1:50

Claim Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review

Channel 4 removed all episodes after the claims were aired.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:50-1:58
1:58
Story begins Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms
1:58

Claim Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms

An A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Evreux Airbase after a bomb threat, according to the French prime minister's office.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 1:58-2:12
2:18

Claim Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms

At least seven passenger flights across Europe were affected by suspected bomb threats in a 24-hour period, including two from UK airports.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 2:18-2:26
2:26
Story begins Harry Kane becomes Europe's highest-paid player with new Bayern Munich deal
2:26

Claim Harry Kane becomes Europe's highest-paid player with new Bayern Munich deal

Harry Kane reportedly signed a record-breaking three-year contract with Bayern Munich worth more than £400,000 a week, making him Europe's highest-paid player.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 2:26-2:32
2:41
Story begins Three arrested over tarantula smuggling at Peru airport
2:41

Claim Three arrested over tarantula smuggling at Peru airport

More than 3,000 tarantulas were found concealed in socks at an airport in Peru.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 2:41-2:52
2:47

Claim Three arrested over tarantula smuggling at Peru airport

Three people were arrested over an alleged attempt to smuggle the spiders out of Peru.

Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 5 November 2026, 2:47-2:56

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