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ITV Lunchtime News
Friday 11 September 2026 · 12:30 BST · 20m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 15 of 20 min on news stories (75%)
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The broadcast led with the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with preparations for commemorations in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. A drone display over New York Harbor formed tributes including the shape of the Twin Towers, and a flag was unfurled at the Pentagon. In London, the US ambassador laid a wreath at the 9/11 memorial gardens at Grosvenor Square, joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, while the Prime Minister said the UK and US stand together and warned terror is never far away. The names of the 67 British victims were read, and families later joined an evening ceremony.
On other news, Parliament was due to vote on a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, requiring two declarations, two doctors' sign-off and an expert panel. The bill was reintroduced after failing in the Lords previously. Separately, the UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July, driven by services, AI use, manufacturing, and construction. The former chief executive of Southern Water and three others appeared in court accused of conspiracy to defraud regulators over water quality tests, with the case sent to Crown Court.
Prince Harry announced his first public engagements since returning to the UK, including the Invictus Spirit Awards and a school visit. More than 1,000 NHS operations were cancelled due to heat in May and June, and the Met Office warned of increased flooding risk this autumn due to near-record El Nino levels. Finally, the town of Gander in Canada was remembered for taking in 7,000 stranded passengers after the 9/11 attacks, a story celebrated in the musical "Come From Away," with the town marking the anniversary again.
- 0:16 Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
- 0:40
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
A drone memorial recreated the Twin Towers over the New York skyline for the anniversary.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 0:40-0:52
- 1:06
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
President Trump did not attend the Ground Zero ceremony for the 9/11 anniversary.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 1:06-1:09
- 1:36
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including 67 UK citizens.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 1:36-1:39
- 2:13
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
The US Ambassador laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in London.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 2:13-2:26
- 2:13
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
The US Ambassador laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in London.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 2:13-2:26
- 3:52
- 4:04
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
MPs are voting on assisted dying for the third time.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 4:04-4:08
- 4:44
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill was previously blocked in the House of Lords, and supporters are prepared to invoke the Parliament Act to override the Lords.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 4:44-4:59
- 4:44
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The vote on the assisted dying bill is close, with the previous third reading passing by a majority of only 23.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 4:44-4:52
- 6:00
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
A terminally ill former health minister said the bill does not protect the most vulnerable.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 6:00-6:11
- 6:30
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The vote is scheduled for 2pm on the day of broadcast.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 6:30-6:34
- 7:00
- 7:00
Claim UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts amid global risks
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, after 0.3% growth in June.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 7:00-7:08
- 7:02
Claim UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts amid global risks
The Office for National Statistics attributed part of the growth to AI-related businesses.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 7:02-7:20
- 7:36
- 9:18
- 9:25
Claim Prince Harry announces first UK public engagements after return
Prince Harry announced his first UK public engagements since returning, including the Invictus Spirit Awards, the WellChild Awards, and a school visit, and said pickleball will be added to the Invictus Games.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 9:25-9:29
- 9:29
Claim Prince Harry announces first UK public engagements after return
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly expressed surprise at a letter sent on the King's instruction stating they remain private citizens.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 9:29-9:43
- 10:43
Claim Prince Harry announces first UK public engagements after return
Uganda pulled out of the Invictus Games, which Harry and Meghan reportedly believe was in response to the King's letter insisting they remain private citizens.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 11 September 2026, 10:43-10:49
- 15:21 ~5 min without annotations
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