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ITV — ITV Lunchtime News
Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (80%)
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The government has apologised to the family of PC Andrew Harper after an urgent review of the early release scheme meant two of his killers, Jesse Cole and Albert Bowers, will still be released early. The Justice Secretary Alex Norris acknowledged the decision created harm but said the alternative was prisons ceasing to function. Around 5,000 prisoners will be released early under the scheme, which starts in October, but rapists and serious child sex offenders are now excluded. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is on holiday, defended the decision on social media, stating he pushed to the limits of what is possible. Separately, a dinghy carrying 157 people capsized in the English Channel after its engine caught fire; all were rescued and returned to France. The Home Office confirmed British teams are working with French authorities, and the government said the incident underlines the dangers of small boat crossings.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that current NHS criteria for referring women under 50 for breast cancer tests miss up to 95% of those who develop the disease within a decade, and a new risk assessment tool could identify eight times as many at-risk women. Wildfires continue around Athens and across parts of Europe, with insurance experts urging travellers to check policies as many policies do not cover natural disasters. Ariana Grande told fans her decision to take a break from the spotlight after her current tour was planned long ago and not reactive. The UK's first elite professional paddle tournament is taking place in London, a sport with over a million players nationwide. A Manchester designer is turning abandoned festival tents into sustainable fashion, having collected tents from Kendal Calling to create a new collection.
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
PC Harper's mother said she feels her son's killers are laughing at her.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 0:57-1:04
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
Crossings are down by about 45% compared to the same time last year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 6:39-6:50
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
Nigel Farage will announce that under a Reform UK government the Royal Navy would be deployed to intercept all migrant boats.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 7:00-7:07
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
Current breast cancer screening could miss 95% of high-risk women under 50.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 7:31-7:47
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
Current breast cancer screening could miss 95% of high-risk women under 50.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 7:31-7:47
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
A new risk assessment tool identified eight times as many women who went on to develop breast cancer.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 8:00-8:10
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
A new risk assessment tool identified eight times as many women who went on to develop breast cancer.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 8:00-8:10
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
Using the new risk tool could lead to more false alarms and increased anxiety, and would require balancing benefits against NHS resources.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 9:55-10:07
- 10:50 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
ITV1 reported that 10% of travel insurance providers do not cover natural disasters, many policies will not pay out if wildfires were a known event at the time of purchase, and a family on a 3,000 pound trip to Bordeaux could not get a refund and stayed despite the smoke.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 11:39-11:50
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
ITV1 reported that 10% of travel insurance providers do not cover natural disasters, many policies will not pay out if wildfires were a known event at the time of purchase, and a family on a 3,000 pound trip to Bordeaux could not get a refund and stayed despite the smoke.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 12:19-12:27
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
ITV1 reported that 10% of travel insurance providers do not cover natural disasters, many policies will not pay out if wildfires were a known event at the time of purchase, and a family on a 3,000 pound trip to Bordeaux could not get a refund and stayed despite the smoke.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 12:27-12:39
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Grande said her decision to step back from public life was planned long ago and not impulsive.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 14:21-14:29
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Grande's current tour 'Eternal Sunshine' ends in September in London, after which she will step back from the spotlight.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 15:04-15:10
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande withdrew from public appearances and dropped out of a planned lead role in a London musical.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 15:10-15:15
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Claim UK's first elite professional padel tournament held in London
The UK hosted its first elite professional padel tournament at Olympia in Hammersmith, London.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 4 August 2026, 15:28-15:37
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