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New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late...
Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 23:00 BST · 1h · 4 stories · 11 annotated moments · 31 of 60 min on news stories (52%)
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The broadcast reported that three members of the same family died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Sussex coast, with another girl in a critical condition. It also covered Andy Burnham's announcement of a drive to get thousands of rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, with Angela Rayner pledging no rough sleepers by the end of 2026, and noted the latest statistics showing a record high.
The broadcast also reported on a major US trial in which Meta is accused of deliberately engineering Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children, with four states seeking billions in damages. It also covered an NHS investigation finding that at least two patients died after GPs were encouraged to refer fewer people to hospital, with the health services safety body warning to pause the scheme.
The broadcast also covered royal news, including Queen Camilla's film about the King's cancer diagnosis and Earl Spencer's announcement of a tell-all book about Princess Diana. Additionally, it reported on a story about ministers and civil servants spending millions on electric car chargers for Home Office buildings while migrants continued to arrive.
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Claim PM announces crackdown on waste crime with increased fines
The government announced a plan to offer every homeless person in England a bed by Christmas, backed by £442 million, with councils and mayors tasked to find accommodation.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 7:40-7:45
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Claim PM announces crackdown on waste crime with increased fines
The government announced a plan to offer every homeless person in England a bed by Christmas, backed by £442 million, with councils and mayors tasked to find accommodation.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 7:40-7:45
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Claim PM announces crackdown on waste crime with increased fines
The government announced a plan to offer every homeless person in England a bed by Christmas, backed by £442 million, with councils and mayors tasked to find accommodation.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 7:55-8:01
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Claim PM announces crackdown on waste crime with increased fines
Unresolved questions remain over how the rough sleeping funding will be delivered.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 7:55-8:01
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Claim PM announces crackdown on waste crime with increased fines
The government announced a plan to offer every homeless person in England a bed by Christmas, backed by £442 million, with councils and mayors tasked to find accommodation.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 8:25-8:36
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Claim Northern Care Alliance investigation reveals patient harm and missed cancers
At least two NHS patients died as a result of the advice and guidance process.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 26:32-26:38
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Claim
The A&G process was expanded earlier this year.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 26:38-26:46
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Claim Northern Care Alliance investigation reveals patient harm and missed cancers
The HSSIB said harm had arisen from delayed or missed diagnoses because of the A&G system.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 30:07-30:18
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Claim Ministers criticised for £4.5m EV charger spend as small boats continue
The government earmarked nearly £4.5 million for electric car chargers at Home Office buildings.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 50:34-50:41
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Claim Ministers criticised for £4.5m EV charger spend as small boats continue
Around 250 migrants arrived on three boats on Monday.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 50:41-50:46
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Claim Ministers criticised for £4.5m EV charger spend as small boats continue
The money should be spent on stopping small boat crossings instead.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 18 August 2026, 52:19-52:21
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