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A domestic-led bulletin opened with the Budget, as John Healey faced criticism and the spending watchdog warned living standards would fall, a story given 3 minutes 23 seconds. The longest treatment went to MPs debating compensation for sodium valproate families at 4 minutes 13 seconds, while Spain's train crash received 3 minutes 9 seconds and the Russell Brand trial 2 minutes 20 seconds. The rest mixed the Thomas Markle case, Ofcom's age-check plans and a teenage glider pilot.

Running order

0:00 John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows · 3m 23s
John Healey was accused of pushing back big Budget decisions on defence and welfare as the spending watchdog warned living standards would not improve before the end of the decade.
3:23 Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult · 2m 20s
Laura Brand told Southwark Crown Court Russell Brand was kind and caring, while the judge twice intervened during her evidence and he denies all charges.
6:02 Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo · 3m 9s
Spain began three days of mourning after the train crash killed 69 people, while leaked audio suggested a driver was told to resume at normal speed despite a stalled train.
9:11 MPs to debate compensation for sodium valproate families · 4m 13s
MPs were to debate compensation for sodium valproate families as Sarah Kirk said she was never warned and her son had fetal valproate syndrome and severe learning difficulties.
13:44 Met refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter · 2m
A Philippine court allowed police to search Thomas Markle's devices after his son Thomas Markle Jr handed over material alleging child sexual abuse, which Markle denies.
15:44 Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban · 2m 26s
Ofcom set out four age-check methods for next spring's under-16 social media ban, including photo ID matching, banking checks, facial age estimation and digital ID apps.
18:11 Lincolnshire teenager Charlie Lum becomes UK's youngest qualified glider pilot · 2m 9s
Charlie Lum, 16, became the UK's youngest qualified glider pilot after starting lessons at 13 and said his dream is to become a military pilot.

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10:15

Sarah Kirk, who says she wasn't warned about the dangers when she was pregnant
19:04

Charlie Lum, youngest glider pilot in the country

0:00
Story begins John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows
2:30

Claim John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows

An energy payment scheme worth £2.6bn will provide £100 to households in council tax bands A to D.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 2:30-2:42
3:04

Claim John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows

The government's spending watchdog warned of a grim outlook for UK living standards.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 3:04-3:14
3:23
Story begins Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult
3:34

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Russell Brand denied all charges from six women, including rape and sexual assault.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 3:34-3:40
4:03

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Laura Brand told the court she was aware Brand was engaging with other women when they first dated.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 4:03-4:13
4:35

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

The judge interrupted Laura Brand's evidence twice, including when the defence asked for her view on the truth of the allegations.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 4:35-4:46
4:56

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Laura Gallacher gave evidence describing Russell Brand as a good husband and father.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 4:56-5:10
5:25

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Russell Brand denied all charges from six women, including rape and sexual assault.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 5:25-5:38
6:02
Story begins Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo
6:02

Claim Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo

The Prime Minister announced three days of national mourning.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 6:02-6:10
6:10

Claim Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo

At least 69 people were reported killed in the train crash, with earlier bulletins citing lower tolls.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 6:10-6:15
8:04

Claim Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo

A computer failure halted multiple trains, with one resuming after a control centre decision while another remained stationary ahead.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 8:04-8:24
8:27

Contested quote Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo

to move off and resume travelling at normal speed despite the fact that there was a stalled train further up ahead. The government's position is that the incident is down to an inexplicable human error. There has been an angry response already with protesters gathering outside the transport ministry in Madrid last night.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 8:27-8:33
9:11
Story begins MPs to debate compensation for sodium valproate families
13:44
Story begins Met refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter
14:05

Claim Met refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter

A Cebu court approved a warrant for police to examine material from Thomas Markle's former home.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 14:05-14:19
15:44
Story begins Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban
15:50

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

A ban on under-16s using platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X is due to start next spring.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 15:50-16:00
16:31

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

Ofcom proposed a photo ID verification method that would match an uploaded passport or driving licence against a selfie.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 16:31-16:40
18:01

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

The government is expected to decide by the end of the year on Ofcom's recommendations.

ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 29 October 2026, 18:01-18:06
18:11
Story begins Lincolnshire teenager Charlie Lum becomes UK's youngest qualified glider pilot
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