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Wednesday 22 July 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (80%)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a cap on single bus fares across England at £2 per journey from January, funded by reallocating £400 million from international climate investment and Department of Transport funds. This followed a previous cost of living package on VAT for electricity bills. Burnham was asked about changing the personal tax allowance but did not commit, saying it would be considered in the budget. Inflation fell to 2.6% in June, the lowest in 15 months, driven by falling fuel and food prices, though economists expect it to rise again due to rising oil and gas prices.
The NHS mental health trust that treated Valdo Calocane, who murdered three people in Nottingham in 2023, is being investigated for corporate manslaughter. The former chief executive of Southern Water, Matthew Wright, has been charged with conspiring to defraud the environment agency over water quality tests. Prime Minister Burnham said the new justice secretary will review the early prisoner release policy after the mother of PC Andrew Harper, killed in 2019, expressed opposition to the potential early release of two of her son's killers under the new Sentencing Act.
Former N-Dubz star Tulisa joined campaigners including Caroline Flack's mother and Hillsborough families to call for an independent press regulator, arguing that the current system is not fit for purpose. A study by Imperial College London found a 69% rise in new type 2 diabetes cases among women aged 20-29 since 2011, linked to increasing obesity levels. Campaign group Born Free reported that over 2,200 dangerous wild animals are being kept as pets in Britain under current licensing laws, which they say need updating. The Lake District Wildlife Park welcomed a four-year-old female red panda named Zaya to partner with resident male Charu as part of a European breeding program.
- 0:00 Story begins Housing secretary rules out rent controls
- 0:04
Claim Housing secretary rules out rent controls
Bus fares in most areas of England will be capped at £2 per single journey from January 2027.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 0:04-0:17
- 0:59
Claim Housing secretary rules out rent controls
The government said the bus fare cap would be funded by reallocating spending, with reported costs around £450-500 million.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 0:59-1:17
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Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 3:11-3:25
- 3:18 Story begins UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
- 3:47
Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 3:47-3:52
- 3:52
Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 3:52-4:08
- 5:04
Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
Most economists expect inflation to rise again due to the fraying US-Iran agreement and rising oil and gas prices.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 5:04-5:19
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- 5:25
Claim NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
The NHS trust that discharged Valdo Calocane could face a corporate manslaughter investigation.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 5:25-5:35
- 5:51
Claim NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
The trust said it will fully cooperate with Northumbria police who are leading the investigation.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 5:51-5:57
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- 5:58
Claim Former Southern Water CEO charged over water quality test manipulation
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright and three others were charged with conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency and the water regulator.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 5:58-6:10
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Claim Former Southern Water CEO charged over water quality test manipulation
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright and three others were charged with conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency and the water regulator.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 6:03-6:15
- 6:03
Claim Former Southern Water CEO charged over water quality test manipulation
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright and three others were charged with conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency and the water regulator.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 6:03-6:15
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Claim Early prisoner release plan to proceed in September despite PC Harper family protests
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 6:35-6:52
- 8:24
Claim Early prisoner release plan to proceed in September despite PC Harper family protests
Prime Minister said the early prisoner release scheme could be reviewed after concerns from PC Harper's family.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 8:24-8:36
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Claim Rise in type 2 diabetes among younger women linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women aged 20-29 in England rose by almost 70% over the last decade, driven by a surge in obesity.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 11:55-12:09
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Claim Rise in type 2 diabetes among younger women linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women aged 20-29 in England rose by almost 70% over the last decade, driven by a surge in obesity.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 22 July 2026, 12:02-12:13
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