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A largely domestic bulletin was led and dominated by the Bank of England's first interest rate rise in more than three years, from 3.75% to 4%, which received seven and a half minutes. The Bank warned that a further increase may be warranted unless the war in Iran is resolved. The rest mixed UK justice, media, retail and remembrance items with US midterms, French strikes and European flight hoaxes, and no other story exceeded three minutes and 47 seconds.

Running order

1:33 Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow · 7m 30s
The Bank of England raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4%, and Governor Andrew Bailey warned a further rise may be warranted unless the Iran conflict eases.
5:19 Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review · 2m 14s
Noor Nanji reported that Channel 4 cancelled Married at First Sight UK after a review found isolated welfare failures, following BBC rape and sexual misconduct allegations that the men denied.
7:34 Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years · 2m 44s
The Court of Appeal heard bids to cut or increase Vikram Digwa's 21-year minimum term for murdering Henry Nowak, and his family said the process felt unfair.
10:18 Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms · 1m 46s
At least a dozen European passenger flights were disrupted by malicious hoax bomb threats, with Italy investigating a claim from the Fighters of the Male State group, Sarah Rainsford reported.
12:04 French unions stage nationwide strike and protests over pay and public services · 1m 51s
French unions expected 800,000 people on the streets as riot police fired tear gas in several cities during protests over pay and public services, James Waterhouse reported.
13:57 Democrats win control of Congress in US midterms · 1m 55s
Democrats won control of both houses of Congress, and Vice President J.D. Vance blamed the war in Iran while Donald Trump acknowledged it was a factor, Ione Wells reported.
15:53 Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41 · 1m 59s
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football at 41 after 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal, saying it was his greatest honour, Andy Swiss reported.
18:37 Keaton Slater family await sentencing as court attendance law delayed · 3m 27s
Keaton Slater's parents Clint and Louise said they wanted Dolars Aleksandrs to face them in court, but new attendance rules will not apply until next year, Graham Satchell reported.
22:04 Poundland faces collapse with 12,000 jobs at risk · 1m 45s
Poundland's US owners Gordon Brothers said they were pursuing all avenues to protect jobs after a new bid from London firm Zyra, with 12,000 jobs at risk, Sarah Rogers reported.
23:49 Anthony Williams denies attempted murder in Huntingdon train stabbings · 1m 57s
Jurors heard Stephen Crean describe Anthony Williams asking if he wanted to die and twisting a knife into his hand, while Williams denies 14 attempted murders, Jo Black reported.
25:46 Police Scotland deploys 1,700 officers to tackle Bonfire Night disorder · 2m 28s
Police Scotland deployed 1,700 officers for Bonfire Night, including officers travelling with fire crews, after 61 arrests during disorder last year, Greg McKenzie reported.
28:15 Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw discuss Black Doves series two, stunts and Bond · 3m 47s
Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw discussed Black Doves series two, Knightley's joy at kicking down a door and her baby-blue velour idea for James Bond, Colin Paterson reported.
37:22 Rifles veterans begin 62km remembrance march to Winchester Cathedral · 3m 3s
More than 50 Rifles veterans began a three-day 62-kilometre march for 62 soldiers killed in Iran and Iraq, carrying a weighted stretcher representing PTSD, Andy Howard reported.
40:49 Inquest finds safety failures contributed to Max George's death · 2m 13s
An inquest found safety failures contributed to Second Lieutenant Max George's death under a Warrior vehicle on Salisbury Plain, with coroner Ian Singleton saying training was flawed, Will Glennon reported.
43:48 Carmel Rosenthal, 71, completes six half-marathons across Europe with grandson Callum · 1m 45s
Carmel Rosenthal, 71, completed six half-marathons across Europe with her grandson Callum, having taken up running for her 70th birthday, Leah McGuinn reported.
47:25 Duchess of Gloucester plants cross at Field of Remembrance · 2m 43s
The Duchess of Gloucester planted a cross at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance for the Queen, and Cowley villagers restored a roll of honour naming 45 men, Alistair McKee reported.
50:10 Katie and Josh settle on Fair Isle as another house and croft is advertised · 2m 32s
Katie and Josh settled on Fair Isle with their children as the National Trust for Scotland advertised another house and croft there, Cameron Angus McKie reported.
52:42 East Sussex Christmas tree farm reports 30% quality drop after extreme weather · 2m 18s
A Christmas tree farm near Lewes in East Sussex reported a 30% drop in trees up to scratch after heatwaves, a late frost and drought, Chrissie Reidy reported.

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.

4:12

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England
14:46

Hakeem Jeffries, House leader
15:53

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41-year-old striker
22:13

Gordon Brothers, US owners
28:15

Keira Knightley, actor
28:28

Ben Whishaw, actor
35:01

Bank of England
43:57

Carmel Rosenthal, grandma

1:33
Story begins Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow
1:33

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.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 1:33-1:38
1:44

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%.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 1:44-1:51
2:56

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

More than or nearly two million households were reported to be renewing or rolling off fixed-rate mortgages, with about five million fixed-rate deals ending over the next couple of years.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 2:56-3:06
4:55

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

The Bank of England forecast inflation peaking at 5% next year because of higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 4:55-5:00
5:19
Story begins Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review
5:19

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.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 5:19-5:30
5:30

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.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 5:30-5:39
5:54

Charged quote Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review

Our Culture correspondent Noor Nanji has led the BBC's investigation into the programme. And, Noor, tell us about this latest review. What did it find? Well, this all comes after a BBC Panorama investigation earlier this year, which plunged the show Married at First Sight UK into crisis. Now, just as a reminder, we heard from three former cast members on the show.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 5:54-6:05
6:17

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

The men involved denied all allegations against them.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 6:17-6:21
6:53

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.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 6:53-7:04
7:34
Story begins Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years
8:28

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

It's another, another fight that we have to have. And it just, you know, it was a very clear verdict. It's not right that he's allowed to do this. It's another hearing we have to sit through. It's another torture for the family. Yeah. And he may also be given permission to appeal his conviction. Shocking.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 8:28-8:29
9:48

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

The government argues that the sentence is unduly lenient.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 9:48-9:54
10:18
Story begins Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms
10:18

Claim Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms

A second wave of hoax bomb threats on Thursday disrupted flights across Europe, with reports of 18 to 27 flights affected, Heathrow and Birmingham airports also receiving threats, and all landed safely with no explosives found.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 10:18-10:27
12:04
Story begins French unions stage nationwide strike and protests over pay and public services
13:57
Story begins Democrats win control of Congress in US midterms
15:14

Charged quote Democrats win control of Congress in US midterms

may start coming increasingly from within his own ranks. Donald Trump promised voters lower prices and no forever wars. He delivered a war in Iran, tariffs, and endless talk about White House ballroom renovations during a cost-of-living crisis. We've already seen senior figures like the Vice President J.D. Vance

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 15:14-15:26
15:53
Story begins Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41
15:53

Claim Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at age 41 after 23 years.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 15:53-15:58
16:33

Claim Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at age 41 after 23 years.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 November 2026, 16:33-16:43
18:37
Story begins Keaton Slater family await sentencing as court attendance law delayed
22:04
Story begins Poundland faces collapse with 12,000 jobs at risk
23:49
Story begins Anthony Williams denies attempted murder in Huntingdon train stabbings
25:46
Story begins Police Scotland deploys 1,700 officers to tackle Bonfire Night disorder
28:15
Story begins Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw discuss Black Doves series two, stunts and Bond
37:22
Story begins Rifles veterans begin 62km remembrance march to Winchester Cathedral
40:49
Story begins Inquest finds safety failures contributed to Max George's death
43:48
Story begins Carmel Rosenthal, 71, completes six half-marathons across Europe with grandson Callum
47:25
Story begins Duchess of Gloucester plants cross at Field of Remembrance
50:10
Story begins Katie and Josh settle on Fair Isle as another house and croft is advertised
52:42
Story begins East Sussex Christmas tree farm reports 30% quality drop after extreme weather
55:00
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