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ITV — ITV News at Ten
Thursday 23 July 2026 · 22:05 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 14 annotated moments · 15 of 30 min on news stories (51%)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham paused the early prisoner release scheme after an outcry over the potential release of two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper. The officer's mother, Debbie Adlam, said the pause was a good start but not enough, and she called for a meeting with the Prime Minister. The prison system remains under severe overcrowding pressure, with the Ministry of Justice budget having risen but following earlier cuts. Separately, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police apologised after admitting detectives failed to examine mobile phones seized from Jihad al-Shami, who later attacked Heaton Park synagogue, killing two men. The phones contained extremist material that was not checked before the attack.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, describing it as a legitimate target, as the US-Iran conflict escalated. The Ministry of Defence said British forces stand ready to defend themselves. Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, fired on ships in the Red Sea and forced others to turn back, pushing oil prices above $100. In domestic policy, the government announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues from next April, but restaurants and hotels were not included. The Prime Minister met Scottish First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow, ruling out a second independence referendum but expressing openness to enhanced devolution for Scotland.
A mother and her 15-year-old daughter died after trying to rescue a seven-year-old cousin from the water at West Mersea Beach in Essex; the boy remains critically ill. The 20th anniversary of the foiled transatlantic liquid bomb plot was marked, with a serving MI5 officer describing for the first time the surveillance operation that uncovered the bomb factory. The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony took place in Glasgow, with a reduced-cost model and a show featuring the King and Queen arriving via a TARDIS, alongside athletes from around the Commonwealth.
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Claim Greater Manchester Police apologise for missed opportunities in synagogue attack
Police had no prior suspicion of Alshami being involved in extremism.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 9:12-9:22
- 10:32
Claim Greater Manchester Police apologise for missed opportunities in synagogue attack
Mohammed Bashir was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years for his role in a terror plot.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 10:32-10:35
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- 10:55
Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
The Ministry of Defence said Britain stands ready to defend itself.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 10:55-11:03
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
Houthi rebels hit two tankers in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including a Saudi-registered vessel.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 11:21-11:33
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
Oil prices reached $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 11:38-11:44
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
The US House of Representatives voted on a motion to constrain President Trump's military campaign; the vote was tied and did not pass the Senate.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 12:19-12:26
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
The US House of Representatives voted on a motion to constrain President Trump's military campaign; the vote was tied and did not pass the Senate.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 12:19-12:28
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
Houthi rebels hit two tankers in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including a Saudi-registered vessel.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 13:14-13:23
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
President Trump threatened to hold Iran responsible and inflict major military punishment if Houthis attack again.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 13:25-13:37
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
President Trump threatened to hold Iran responsible and inflict major military punishment if Houthis attack again.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 13:25-13:37
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Claim Iran warns UK bases are legitimate targets after US strike from RAF Fairford
Iran threatened RAF Fairford as a legitimate target after a US B1 bomber flew from there.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 13:52-13:59
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Claim PM meets Scottish first minister, rules out independence referendum
Prime Minister ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 17:20-17:29
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Claim PM meets Scottish first minister, rules out independence referendum
Prime Minister expressed openness to enhanced devolution for Scotland and other UK nations and regions.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 18:00-18:08
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Claim PM meets Scottish first minister, rules out independence referendum
John Swinney called for energy and immigration powers to be devolved to Scotland.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 23 July 2026, 18:47-18:52
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