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ITV Evening News
Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 18:30 BST · 1h · 11 stories · 15 annotated moments · 37 of 60 min on news stories (62%)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions, defending his tax and spending plans amid new figures showing government borrowing costs at their highest for 28 years. He refused to write the budget ahead of October, while the opposition pressed him on spending cuts and potential tax rises. The broadcast also reported on a growing maternity staffing crisis in Scotland, with new survey findings showing most midwives say staffing affects care quality, and the Scottish government confirmed an independent review of maternity services will begin by the end of the month.
Tiger Woods was handed a five-year driving ban by a Florida court after pleading guilty to reckless driving over a March accident. In international news, Iran accused the US of a war crime after a reported strike on a wedding party killed five people, and the death toll from Nepal's catastrophic floods rose to at least 1,100 with nearly 4,000 missing. Other stories included charges over a newborn's murder in Sheffield, Gary Glitter denying eight charges of historical sexual abuse, and a record-breaking Premier League transfer window with clubs spending £3.5 billion.
Uber drivers across the UK and Europe launched legal action alleging unfair pay algorithms, while King Charles, Queen Camilla, and President Macron previewed the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum. A special report revealed plastic surgeons are seeing patients bring AI-generated images of desired faces, warning these are often unrealistic and could drive people to unlicensed practitioners. Other items included an ASDA handbag recall over a chemical risk, a dementia diagnosis survey, and the Mayor of London's claim that he was scammed over an untaxed car. The broadcast also covered the return of Patsy Kensit to Emmerdale as Sadie King after 20 years.
- 2:02 Story begins PM hosts Macron for Downing Street talks
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- 12:45
Claim Tiger Woods banned from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving
Woods appeared in court with his partner Vanessa Trump, President Trump's former daughter-in-law.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 12:45-12:51
- 13:24
Claim Tiger Woods banned from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving
The crash occurred in March 2026 near Woods' home in Jupiter Island, when his SUV rolled over after colliding with a pickup truck.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 13:24-13:27
- 13:36
Claim Tiger Woods banned from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving
Woods passed a breathalyzer test but refused to provide a urine sample.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 13:36-13:43
- 13:36
Claim Tiger Woods banned from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving
Woods passed a breathalyzer test but refused to provide a urine sample.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 13:36-13:43
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Claim US strikes Iranian oil tankers, Iran threatens retaliation
Local officials in Sirik reported four people killed and dozens injured in explosions.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 21:52-21:59
- 21:52
Claim US strikes Iranian oil tankers, Iran threatens retaliation
Local officials in Sirik reported four people killed and dozens injured in explosions.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 21:52-21:59
- 22:55
Claim US strikes Iranian oil tankers, Iran threatens retaliation
The US military said it was aware of reports of the wedding strike but never targeted civilians.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 22:55-23:01
- 23:45 Story begins Aid reaches survivors a week after Nepal floods
- 26:39
Charged quote Aid reaches survivors a week after Nepal floods
In the face of tragedy, Nepal and China are working together. Rescue teams coordinating efforts in hydroelectric power station tunnels. Hundreds of workers are thought to be trapped inside. One week on, no one's giving up just yet. Neil Connery, ITV News, Nepal. Here, almost half of those caring for someone with dementia say
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 26:39-26:43
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Claim Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125m, equalling British record
Enzo Fernandez moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, equalling or breaking the British transfer record.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 28:14-28:22
- 28:22
Claim Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125m, equalling British record
Premier League clubs spent nearly £3 billion in the current transfer window.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 28:22-28:30
- 28:43
Claim Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125m, equalling British record
Manchester City spent £440 million and Chelsea over £340 million.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 28:43-28:51
- 28:43
Claim Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125m, equalling British record
Manchester City spent £440 million and Chelsea over £340 million.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 28:43-28:51
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- 44:39 Story begins Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
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Claim Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry is being exhibited at the British Museum for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, on loan from France.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 45:36-45:42
- 46:04
Claim Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
King Charles is a direct descendant of William the Conqueror.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 46:04-46:12
- 47:26
Claim Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
The loan could set a precedent for returning artefacts like the Elgin Marbles.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 September 2026, 47:26-47:36
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