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ITV Lunchtime News
Monday 29 June 2026 · 13:45 BST · 25m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 19 of 25 min on news stories (74%)
Broadcast overview
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The broadcast began with the political story. Andy Burnham, expected to become Prime Minister in three weeks, gave a speech in Manchester pledging a ten-year mission to raise living standards and bring down the cost of essential services. He announced plans to move part of the Prime Minister's office to Manchester, called Number 10 North, and proposed education reforms and a major council house building programme. He did not take questions from journalists. The Conservative leader demanded that MPs scrutinise his plans. Following this, tributes were paid to actress Dame Penelope Keith, who died aged 86. Known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, her family said she died peacefully with cancer at home.
In international news, a strong aftershock jolted Venezuela five days after two powerful earthquakes, with the death toll at 1,450. Rescue teams continued searching for survivors amid anger towards the government over the response. In Germany, police reported a shooting in the town of Strada that killed five people, with two arrests made. Domestically, new figures showed over a million children were referred to mental health services in England in a year, with the children's commissioner calling it a crisis. British American Tobacco announced it is cutting 9,000 jobs, with the company citing increased use of artificial intelligence to simplify operations.
In sport, England cricket captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement mid-test, with his final match as captain seeing New Zealand close to victory. Fans were divided on the timing and manner of his departure. At Wimbledon, the first day of the championships saw defending champion Jannik Sinner begin his title defence, while Emma Raducanu withdrew due to a stress fracture. The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge, scaling the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours, a personal challenge following her cancer diagnosis, to raise money for the Royal Marsden Hospital.
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Claim Andy Burnham delivers first major speech as Labour leader
Burnham did not take questions from journalists after his speech.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 0:29-0:39
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Claim Andy Burnham delivers first major speech as Labour leader
Burnham proposed moving some Downing Street operations to Manchester.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 1:53-2:06
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Claim Andy Burnham delivers first major speech as Labour leader
Burnham promised a major council house building programme, described as the biggest since the post-war period.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 2:11-2:24
- 6:41 Story begins Dame Penelope Keith dies at 86
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Claim Dame Penelope Keith dies at 86
Dame Penelope Keith died at age 86 after living with cancer, peacefully at her home in Surrey.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 6:41-6:48
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Claim Dame Penelope Keith dies at 86
Dame Penelope Keith died at age 86 after living with cancer, peacefully at her home in Surrey.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 6:45-6:52
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Claim Venezuela twin earthquakes death toll rises above 1,700, thousands missing
A magnitude 4.6 aftershock occurred, causing evacuations in Caracas.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 9:27-9:39
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Claim Venezuela twin earthquakes death toll rises above 1,700, thousands missing
The death toll was reported as 1,450 to over 1,700.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 9:52-10:01
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Claim Shooting in Stade, Germany leaves multiple dead; two arrested
Five or six people died in the shooting.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 11:04-11:16
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Claim Shooting in Stade, Germany leaves multiple dead; two arrested
Police were conducting a major operation just outside the town centre.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 11:19-11:32
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Claim Shooting in Stade, Germany leaves multiple dead; two arrested
Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 11:28-11:40
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Claim British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs amid AI push
BAT is cutting 9,000 jobs, with 5,500 direct cuts and 3,500 outsourced.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 13:43-13:54
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Claim British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs amid AI push
BAT will increase its use of artificial intelligence to simplify operations.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 13:57-14:05
- 14:07 Story begins Ben Stokes retires from international cricket
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Claim Ben Stokes retires from international cricket
Stokes received a guard of honour and standing ovation.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 14:58-15:04
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Claim Wimbledon 2026 begins with Raducanu and Draper withdrawals
Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon due to a stress fracture in her leg.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 17:38-17:45
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Claim Wimbledon 2026 begins with Raducanu and Draper withdrawals
Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon at age 44 after four years away.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 June 2026, 18:29-18:37
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