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ITV Lunchtime News
Monday 14 September 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 5 stories · 12 annotated moments · 17 of 25 min on news stories (67%)
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The lunchtime news opened with a report from Cardiff, where the nationalist leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland met and signed a joint memorandum of understanding, with John Swinney stating that Andy Burnham would be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom. The leaders called for independence referendums, while the UK government reiterated its commitment to the union. The report also covered President Trump's weekend comments in Ireland expressing support for a united Ireland, which Michelle O'Neill welcomed, and criticism from the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly. Breaking news followed: Downing Street announced that Prime Minister Andy Burnham had cancelled engagements following the death of his father, Roy, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's.
In court news, Jack Shepherd was sentenced to 20 months for assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with barbecue tongs; he was previously jailed for manslaughter after a speedboat crash killed Charlotte Brown. The broadcast also reported that Indonesian authorities had stepped up their search for 129 people missing after a ferry overturned in the Java Sea, with six confirmed dead and 108 rescued. A Ukrainian railway operator said a Russian attack on a station may have targeted a train carrying foreign dignitaries, including Boris Johnson, but that train had left ahead of schedule.
The political row over Reform UK donations continued, with the party's deputy leader Richard Tice accusing Labour of trying to change rules retrospectively after two £36 million gifts from British men living overseas came to light; Nigel Farage said the donations were legal under current rules. The government also announced new school food standards for England from September 2027, restricting foods high in fat, salt, and sugar while increasing vegetables, lentils, and chickpeas. Finally, AI leaders including Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed calls to slow the pace of development, following warnings from the Anthropic chief executive.
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- 0:56
Claim Nationalist leaders sign pact to pursue independence referendums
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth did not set a timetable for a Welsh independence referendum.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 0:56-1:14
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Claim Nationalist leaders sign pact to pursue independence referendums
The DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly criticised Michelle O'Neill's involvement in the meeting and the memorandum of understanding.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 3:00-3:13
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Claim Nationalist leaders sign pact to pursue independence referendums
Andy Burnham cancelled engagements following the death of his father.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 3:50-4:01
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Claim Jack Shepherd jailed for 20 months for assaulting girlfriend
Jack Shepherd received a 20-month prison sentence for assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with a barbecue tong causing permanent scarring, and his release date remains 2029 but with an extended licence period.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 4:20-4:30
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Claim Jack Shepherd jailed for 20 months for assaulting girlfriend
Jack Shepherd received a 20-month prison sentence for assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with a barbecue tong causing permanent scarring, and his release date remains 2029 but with an extended licence period.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 5:25-5:37
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Claim Jack Shepherd jailed for 20 months for assaulting girlfriend
Jack Shepherd received a 20-month prison sentence for assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with a barbecue tong causing permanent scarring, and his release date remains 2029 but with an extended licence period.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 6:40-6:51
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Claim New school meal standards in England to ban deep-fried food and cut sugar
The changes will take effect from next year.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 11:08-11:22
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Claim New school meal standards in England to ban deep-fried food and cut sugar
Schools must publish menus online and will be monitored by the Food Standards Agency.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 11:22-11:35
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Claim New school meal standards in England to ban deep-fried food and cut sugar
One in three children leaves primary school overweight or obese.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 12:55-13:01
- 14:49 Story begins Seventy Up documentary continues Seven Up series
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Claim Seventy Up documentary continues Seven Up series
The series is ending because the cast decided not to continue to age 77.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 14:49-15:05
- 16:27
Claim Seventy Up documentary continues Seven Up series
Participants had no memory of being picked for the original series.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 16:27-16:36
- 19:37
Claim Seventy Up documentary continues Seven Up series
The series is ending because the cast decided not to continue to age 77.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 14 September 2026, 19:37-19:50
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