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ITV — ITV Lunchtime News
Thursday 16 July 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 10 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (81%)
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The programme led with England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, where an Anthony Gordon goal was overturned by two Lionel Messi assists, the winner in stoppage time. Manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his tactics but insisted he had no regrets, and the Football Association confirmed he would remain in charge until the 2028 Euros. After the match, Argentina's players unfurled a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (the Falklands are Argentina), which Downing Street said should be investigated by FIFA, though the potential fine is small.
Other news included a landmark High Court ruling quashing the inquest into 14-year-old Jules Sweeney's death, after his mother argued social media evidence was overlooked; TikTok is also under Ofcom investigation over age-check effectiveness. British Steel was brought into public ownership to safeguard 3,000 jobs, with the government underwriting daily losses of £1 million. A 14-year-old boy appeared in court charged with planning a terrorist attack on two mosques, and two hackers were jailed for a data breach that cost Transport for London £39 million. Holiday childcare costs have risen 5% in a year, and firefighters tackled major wildfires in the Cairngorms. The UK economy grew 0.1% in May, Sir Keir Starmer visited Kyiv, and Jesy Nelson welcomed the rollout of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
- 0:00 Story begins England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
- 0:00
Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
England lost to Argentina after conceding two late goals.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 0:00-0:10
- 2:45
Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
Argentina players displayed a banner about the Falkland Islands, which the UK government called inappropriate and which could lead to FIFA disciplinary action for breaching political messaging rules.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 2:45-2:52
- 2:58
Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina
Argentina players displayed a banner about the Falkland Islands, which the UK government called inappropriate and which could lead to FIFA disciplinary action for breaching political messaging rules.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 2:58-3:03
- 5:33
- 8:24
- 8:24
Claim Jingye threatens legal action over British Steel nationalisation
British Steel has been taken into public ownership.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 8:24-8:27
- 8:32
Claim Jingye threatens legal action over British Steel nationalisation
The plant is losing around £700,000 a day.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 8:32-8:39
- 10:53
- 11:48
Claim Teenager charged with planning terror attack on mosques
A boy charged with preparation of terrorist acts and racially aggravated property damage denies the charges and has been remanded to a youth detention centre, with police finding documents of concern after his arrest.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 11:48-11:51
- 11:52
Claim Teenager charged with planning terror attack on mosques
A boy charged with preparation of terrorist acts and racially aggravated property damage denies the charges and has been remanded to a youth detention centre, with police finding documents of concern after his arrest.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 11:52-11:59
- 12:02
- 12:19
Claim Two teenagers jailed for hacking Transport for London
The attack cost Transport for London between 29 million and 39 million pounds.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 12:19-12:25
- 14:01 Story begins Holiday childcare costs rise 5 percent in past year
- 17:08
- 17:13
Claim Major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park forces evacuations
Homes, businesses, and campsites were evacuated.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 17:13-17:18
- 17:23
Claim Major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park forces evacuations
The fire front was reported to be more than three kilometres wide.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 17:23-17:26
- 17:28 Story begins UK economy grew 0.1 percent in May
- 17:28
Claim UK economy grew 0.1 percent in May
UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, driven by the services sector, and the ONS said the economy is resilient despite rising energy costs from the Iran war.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 17:28-17:31
- 17:49
- 17:49
Claim Starmer makes final trip to Ukraine, shows solidarity
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine on his last international trip, meeting President Zelensky and reaffirming UK support.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 17:49-18:00
- 18:01
Claim Starmer makes final trip to Ukraine, shows solidarity
Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv, causing multiple casualties.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 18:01-18:07
- 18:13
- 18:17
Claim Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to roll out in England from October
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be rolled out in England using a heel prick test, with full coverage expected by October 2026.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 18:17-18:25
- 19:23
Claim Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to roll out in England from October
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be rolled out in England using a heel prick test, with full coverage expected by October 2026.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 16 July 2026, 19:23-19:27
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