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Channel 4 — Channel 4 News
Thursday 23 July 2026 · 19:00 BST · 1h · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 30 of 60 min on news stories (49%)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a pause on the early release of prisoners in England and Wales, reversing a policy inherited from his predecessor. The decision came after victims of violent and sexual crimes expressed anguish over the possibility of their perpetrators being freed. Burnham stated that no prisoners would be released until an urgent review had been conducted to minimise public risk. The move was welcomed by survivors, though prison governors warned of potential chaos as preparations for the September release had already been made. The programme also featured an interview with a victim who said the pause gave her more time to fight for her basic human rights.
In international news, President Trump threatened a massive military attack on Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi missiles struck Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel. A US-Saudi nuclear energy deal signed the previous day was thrown into doubt when Trump demanded Saudi Arabia recognise Israel as a condition. Greater Manchester Police admitted they missed a potential opportunity to prevent last October's fatal attack on Heaton Park synagogue, having seized the attacker's phone twice without examining it. Other stories included a 20% business rates cut for pubs and music venues announced by Burnham, new figures showing thousands of people in England and Wales were not wearing electronic tags when they should have been, and the mayor of London pushing back against claims the city is lawless by publishing falling crime figures. The broadcast also covered a beach tragedy in Essex, student protests in India, wildfires in Europe, a drought declaration in North Wales, and the opening of a slimmed-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 32:15-32:24
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 33:31-33:35
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 33:31-33:35
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 33:31-33:35
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 34:47-34:57
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 34:49-34:57
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 34:49-34:57
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Contested quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
It's not a games that can live up to the Commonwealth Games 2014, which Glasgow hosted for the first time. Some have even questioned whether really it has a future beyond its centenary year of 2030. But the atmosphere here in Glasgow tonight has been good. And as you say, organisers and athletes are all hoping
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 49:27-49:33
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Contested quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
I thought they would have done it before now and finished it and completed it when we've got all the visitors coming. Do you think Glasgow's buzzing about the Commonwealth Games? Not right now, no. Spinning teacakes, striking air displays and strong organisation garnered Glasgow much praise the first time it hosted the games in 2014.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 50:23-50:24
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Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
Glasgow will host a scaled-down Commonwealth Games with 10 sports after Victoria withdrew.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 50:54-51:02
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Contested quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
Whether by accident or design, organisers claim they have a model for securing the future, as some question whether these games are still worth it. Glasgow's starting new trends of scaled-down games. Is that fair? No, we don't look at it as scaled-down games. We look at it as reimagined, smart and sustainable games.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 51:17-51:21
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
I would say hold your opinions until after the championships and then make your opinions on it. It's very easy and lazy for someone to say, this is a championship that no-one wanted or it's moved a couple of times, it's a dying championship. You just wait until those performances happen, the special performances from the home athletes especially.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 52:48-52:56
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
a competition with roots in empire, which brings together countries with significant cultural differences. And a political row has already broken out because of this art installation in Glasgow City Centre. You can see here that black morning ribbons are being attached to the flags of competing countries
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 53:24-53:27
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
You can see here that black morning ribbons are being attached to the flags of competing countries where same-sex relationships are criminalised. In some, that means the death penalty. It's really important that the Games has space for a whole range of conversations but more important is that everyone
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 53:41-53:44
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
In a city that loves sport, people will get behind these Games. The hope is they help future hosts feel they can make the financial numbers stack up. The fear is that Glasgow could become a final hurrah. Katherine Sampson reporting there from Glasgow where the Games are about to begin and that is a final hurrah from us.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 23 July 2026, 54:29-54:38
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