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ITV Evening News
Friday 11 September 2026 · 18:30 BST · 1h · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 44 of 60 min on news stories (73%)
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The assisted dying bill was defeated in the House of Commons by a margin of 16 votes, with MPs voting 286 to 270 against the legislation. Supporters expressed disappointment and exhaustion, while opponents welcomed the result as a victory. Analysis suggested the shift in support was due to waning enthusiasm from leading political figures, concerns over the procedural route, and better-organised opposition campaigners.
Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks took place across the United States and the UK. At Ground Zero in New York, a memorial service included the reading of nearly 3,000 names, with all living former presidents in attendance. President Trump spoke at the Pentagon, linking the current war with Iran to the war on terror, while the international editor reported from Afghanistan on warnings that al-Qaeda has regained a foothold. In Britain, the US ambassador laid flowers in memory of the 67 British victims, and a British survivor of the World Trade Center attack shared her account.
Other news included Hampshire police saying protesters wearing face coverings at planned anti-migrant demonstrations in Portsmouth could be arrested. MPs criticised government delays in banning unqualified practitioners from performing high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts. The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, partly boosted by business spending on artificial intelligence. The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden hospital, where she was treated for cancer, to discuss a new wellness centre funded by her fundraising. AI company Anthropic revealed efforts to prevent its technology being used to research biological weapons. Prince Harry announced his first public engagements since returning to the UK, and a farm in East Sussex has successfully grown tea as a result of climate change.
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Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill is identical to the previous one, allowing adults with less than six months to live to apply for an assisted death subject to approval from two doctors and an expert panel.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 1:42-1:57
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Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The bill was rejected by 286 votes to 270, meaning it will not progress through Parliament.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 3:37-3:42
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Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
Dozens of Labour MPs abstained from the vote.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 5:33-5:37
- 6:51 Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Police said they would use new powers to arrest protesters wearing face coverings at planned demonstrations.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 19:53-20:02
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Police said they would use new powers to arrest protesters wearing face coverings at planned demonstrations.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 20:02-20:10
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
One man was arrested in connection with the Portsmouth protest.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 20:43-20:49
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Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
The government announced a crackdown on cosmetic procedures in August 2025 but has not launched a consultation more than a year later.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 22:22-22:30
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Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
Alice Webb died in September 2024 after having a liquid BBL, and her family has expressed disappointment at the lack of government action.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 23:09-23:20
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Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
The Women and Equalities Committee has not received a government response seven months after publishing its report on cosmetic procedures.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 23:21-23:31
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Claim Princess of Wales returns to Royal Marsden to review holistic care centre plans
The Princess of Wales said a planned cancer centre would be transformative for patient care.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 24:36-24:43
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Claim Princess of Wales returns to Royal Marsden to review holistic care centre plans
It is hoped the new cancer centre will be completed within the next five years.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 26:46-26:50
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Claim Anthropic reveals AI was blocked in bioweapons and missile plots
Anthropic published a report on how it blocked malicious uses of its AI model Claude.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 43:26-43:31
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Claim Anthropic reveals AI was blocked in bioweapons and missile plots
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and accused leading AI companies of gambling with lives.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 44:12-44:20
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Claim Anthropic reveals AI was blocked in bioweapons and missile plots
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and accused leading AI companies of gambling with lives.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 44:12-44:20
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Claim Anthropic reveals AI was blocked in bioweapons and missile plots
The UK government rejected a proposal for an AI 'kill switch', saying it would not stop dangerous AI worldwide.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 11 September 2026, 45:40-45:46
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