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Thursday 23 July 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (78%)
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The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police issued an apology after admitting that the terrorist who attacked a synagogue in October 2025, killing two men, had been arrested for an alleged rape before the attack and his phones were seized but never checked. Had they been checked, officers would have found evidence of his extremist mindset. The apology came after the contents of the phone were used to prosecute an accomplice, who was jailed for life.
The new government announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues from April, the third economic policy announced in as many days. The cut will be paid for by re-evaluating rates for vape shops and casinos. Separately, a teenage girl and a woman in her 40s died after getting into difficulty in the water at West Mersea beach; a third person is in a serious condition. Police believe the victims knew each other.
An eating disorder charity warned about the lack of regulation around weight loss drugs, with new data showing a significant rise in eating disorders. A pill to help people with multiple sclerosis walk more easily, fampridine, is being made available on the NHS in England after being available in other UK nations for years. The 2026 Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, a slimmed-down event with 10 sports after the city stepped in to host when Victoria, Australia, pulled out.
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Contested quote Mohammed Bashir sentenced for assisting terrorist plot
attack on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Two men were killed, Melvin Kravitz and Adrian Dolby. Today, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police issued an unexpected apology after an incredible admission. The Stephen Watson said the terrorist had been arrested before the attack for an alleged rape.
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 0:24-0:35
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Charged quote Mohammed Bashir sentenced for assisting terrorist plot
Well, you can only imagine how incredibly important that information could have been. And you can tell from the contrition by Greater Manchester Police today from their statement that this is a potentially major oversight with potentially severe consequences. So at the time of the Heaton Park attack, Jihad Alshami was on police bail. As you said,
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 1:12-1:18
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Charged quote Mohammed Bashir sentenced for assisting terrorist plot
not just on the families of the victims, Melvin Kravitz and Adrian Dolby, but also on the Jewish community in Manchester and the wider Jewish community across the UK. This was Jewish people killed purely for being Jewish at their place of worship. Sam, why is this detail coming out today? So the police, Greater Manchester Police,
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 2:11-2:17
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 3:30-3:40
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 4:35-4:59
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 4:35-4:59
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 4:35-4:59
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 5:58-6:11
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 5:58-6:11
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 17:53-18:13
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
a private funeral will take place in the coming weeks before a more public event at a later date. And finally this lunchtime, the Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow today after the city stepped in at the last minute to rescue the event when the Australian state of Victoria pulled out as host. It's been billed as a slimmed-down tournament featuring just 10 sports.
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 18:01-18:07
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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.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 18:07-18:13
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Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
The opening ceremony is taking place at the Hydro with the king and queen in attendance.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 18:13-18:23
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Contested quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
King Charles will officially open the games later with athletes from 74 nations and territories taking part. Our Scotland reporter Louise Scott has been taking a look at how the city is preparing for the games. Well there's excitement in the air in Glasgow today ahead of the first full day of sports at the Commonwealth Games tomorrow. Behind me, it's the hydro and that
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 18:23-18:30
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
Commonwealth experience. Some were a little confused by the sun in the sky. They were expecting some Scottish rain but despite these games potentially being on a slightly smaller scale, organisers are hoping that tartan army magic that we saw at the World Cup can ensure they still have the magic touch. That's all from us for now. Charlene is here with the evening news
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 23 July 2026, 20:06-20:10
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