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A mixed domestic and international bulletin led by Spain's first general strike in 14 years, with mass protests and violent clashes in Barcelona. The longest single item was the Abu Dhabi peace talks at four minutes 34 seconds, followed by the collapsed China spying case at three minutes 55 seconds. Domestic stories on welfare, David Walliams and Armistice Day filled much of the rest, with the Manchester United coaching change in a 24-second item.

Running order

1:49 Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings mass protests and violent Barcelona clashes · 2m 54s
Tens of thousands protested across Spain over housing and living costs, with more than 100,000 in Madrid and violent clashes in Barcelona between police and a small minority.
4:44 Jonathan Ross says he is horrified by David Walliams allegations · 3m 41s
Jonathan Ross said he was horrified by allegations against David Walliams and Russell Brand's crimes while Walliams denied grooming two women aged 15.
8:26 Alan Milburn report proposes benefit changes for under-25s · 2m 47s
A government-commissioned report from Alan Milburn is expected to recommend moving under-25s off sickness and disability benefits to a youth allowance paid at the standard universal credit rate.
11:14 Abu Dhabi talks end with prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough · 4m 34s
Two days of Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi ended with a prisoner exchange agreed and plans to meet again but no major breakthrough on territory.
15:50 Chris Cash says he was a convenient fall guy in collapsed China spying case · 3m 55s
Chris Cash, a former parliamentary researcher, said he became a convenient fall guy after his China spying trial collapsed and shared 6,000 messages with the BBC.
19:46 World leaders gather in Turkey for COP31 · 58s
At COP31, outgoing UN head Antonio Guterres said the climate crisis was outrunning the world, with the last four years the hottest recorded and emissions at an all-time high.
21:14 Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected · 2m 19s
Poundland expected more time to find a buyer after £10m was released, with three rescue bids rejected and 11,000 jobs and 600 stores at risk.
23:34 Manchester United sack Michael Carrick and open Pochettino talks · 24s
It was understood Mauricio Pochettino was ready to accept Manchester United's offer while Michael Carrick's future was being discussed by club executives in Monaco.
23:59 Consultants call off 25-26 November strike as MPs hear corridor care warnings · 2m 36s
Consultants called off their 25 and 26 November strike as the BMA entered talks with the government while MPs heard corridor care was undignified and inhumane.
26:36 UK observes two-minute silence for Armistice Day · 2m 48s
A two-minute silence across the UK marked Armistice Day with the Cenotaph service attended by veterans, ministers and schoolchildren and commemorations held from Staffordshire to Shetland.

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.

5:38

Jonathan Ross, TV presenter
14:42

Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi
16:04

Chris Cash, former parliamentary researcher
19:54

António Guterres, outgoing head of the United Nations
22:24

Liam Byrne, chair of that committee
24:32

Dr. Ian Higginson, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine

1:49
Story begins Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings mass protests and violent Barcelona clashes
1:57

Claim Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings mass protests and violent Barcelona clashes

Spain held its first general strike in 14 years over housing and cost-of-living pressures, affecting schools, health services and flights.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 1:57-2:00
2:01

Claim Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings mass protests and violent Barcelona clashes

Thousands of people took to the streets across Spain to protest over housing and the cost of living.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 2:01-2:08
3:27

Claim Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings mass protests and violent Barcelona clashes

Clashes broke out in Barcelona after peaceful protests, with a small minority attempting to break into shops.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 3:27-3:35
4:44
Story begins Jonathan Ross says he is horrified by David Walliams allegations
8:26
Story begins Alan Milburn report proposes benefit changes for under-25s
9:51

Claim Alan Milburn report proposes benefit changes for under-25s

Alan Milburn's report will recommend that under-25s lose access to the health element of universal credit and personal independence payment, receiving instead a youth allowance set at the standard universal credit rate.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 9:51-10:04
11:14
Story begins Abu Dhabi talks end with prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough
13:52

Contested quote Abu Dhabi talks end with prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough

Talks tomorrow then in Moscow between US and Russian representatives. What's likely to be the focus there? Well, the US envoys has said that one of their main aims tomorrow is to convince Vladimir Putin that Ukraine talk should be Broadened to include representatives of Europe now that is something that

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 13:52-14:04
14:49

Charged quote Abu Dhabi talks end with prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough

He said that he will only be satisfied quote when we're victorious and sign a peace deal on our terms That does not sound like negotiation. It sounds like Moscow still pushing for Kyiv's capitulation But perhaps more than this I think for Vladimir Putin these talks are about trying to reshape or rewire

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 14:49-14:55
15:50
Story begins Chris Cash says he was a convenient fall guy in collapsed China spying case
19:46
Story begins World leaders gather in Turkey for COP31
21:14
Story begins Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected
21:36

Contested quote Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected

Although sources have told the BBC they expect more time will be given because of the release of 10 million pounds in funding Business editor Simon Jack is here. So what does it look like is happening tonight Simon? This is still a business teetering on the brink of collapse It was bought by a US firm called Gordon Brothers who are

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 21:36-21:39
22:24

Contested quote Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected

So there was a meeting behind closed doors of an MPs select committee today where Gordon Brothers and the management got together and Liam Byrne the chair of that committee made it pretty clear where his sympathies lie We were deeply concerned that Gordon Brothers has been behaving almost like a wolf on Wall Street on the British High Street They refused to prioritize

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 22:24-22:31
22:24

Claim Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected

A panellist characterised the situation as an issue of asset stripping.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 22:24-22:31
22:32

Charged quote Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected

We were deeply concerned that Gordon Brothers has been behaving almost like a wolf on Wall Street on the British High Street They refused to prioritize Protecting jobs and stores over and above their own financial returns it's clear that they've taken millions out of Poundland at a time when they themselves said the business was on a knife edge and

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 22:32-22:38
23:20

Charged quote Poundland expects more time after £10m release as three rescue bids are rejected

There are three on the table at the moment so far. Gordon Brothers have rejected them, but the clock again is ticking So yes a stay of execution tonight, but the future of 11,000 employees 600 stores and people in the supply chain definitely not secure tonight. All right, Simon. Thanks very much Simon Jack

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 23:20-23:33
23:34
Story begins Manchester United sack Michael Carrick and open Pochettino talks
23:59
Story begins Consultants call off 25-26 November strike as MPs hear corridor care warnings
23:59

Claim Consultants call off 25-26 November strike as MPs hear corridor care warnings

Consultants in England called off planned strike action on 25 and 26 November over pay and working conditions, with the British Medical Association saying industrial action was paused.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 23:59-24:04
24:10

Claim Consultants call off 25-26 November strike as MPs hear corridor care warnings

The British Medical Association welcomed renewed negotiations and said it would announce more strike dates if talks failed.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 24:10-24:22
26:36
Story begins UK observes two-minute silence for Armistice Day
26:51

Claim UK observes two-minute silence for Armistice Day

A two-minute silence was observed at 11am, including at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, to mark the 108th anniversary of the end of World War One, with government ministers and senior military figures attending the Cenotaph event.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 26:51-27:00
28:13

Claim UK observes two-minute silence for Armistice Day

A ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire remembered those who gave their lives.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 11 November 2026, 28:13-28:25

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