Broadcast Prism — ITV: ITV News — Saturday 31 October 2026

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A domestic-led bulletin devoted three minutes and twelve seconds to Andy Burnham's statement that the UK was open to talks on a slavery apology while ruling out reparations. The rest was split between protest coverage in Europe and London and a Manchester United defeat, with the European protests getting the longest of those at two minutes and thirteen seconds.

Running order

6:03 King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning · 3m 12s
9:16 Europe-wide cost-of-living protests in Paris, Berlin and Tirana · 2m 13s
Violent clashes in Paris marked a third Saturday of protest, with an estimated 320,000 people out across France and demonstrations spreading to Germany and Albania.
11:52 Protests in London and Edinburgh support Palestine Action · 1m 53s
Police arrested 139 people outside the US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action, before a Supreme Court appeal against the ban next week.
13:47 Manchester United lose 2-0 at Chelsea · 1m 51s
Manchester United's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea left them near the relegation zone after nine winless games, with the club's hierarchy to decide Michael Carrick's future.

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7:25

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister

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6:03
Story begins King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning
6:19

Claim King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning

Kemi Badenoch opposed a formal apology for slavery.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 6:19-6:28
8:34

Claim King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning

No speeches were planned during the Guyana visit, and the King was expected to address slavery at the Commonwealth heads of government summit in Antigua and Barbuda the following week.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 8:34-8:44
8:48

Claim King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning

Royal sources said they were informed promptly about the Prime Minister's comments but would not say whether the King was consulted.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 8:48-9:00
9:16
Story begins Europe-wide cost-of-living protests in Paris, Berlin and Tirana
11:20

Charged quote Europe-wide cost-of-living protests in Paris, Berlin and Tirana

Police van set alight as crowds began throwing missiles towards offices From city to city Frustration has reached boiling point and there are fears over whether it might spread further still Charlotte Cross ITV News Polish president Karol Nawrocki has accused the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk of trying to stage a forced takeover of

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 11:20-11:26
11:52
Story begins Protests in London and Edinburgh support Palestine Action
11:52

Claim Protests in London and Edinburgh support Palestine Action

Reports said dozens or 139 people were arrested at a central London protest.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 11:52-12:04
12:04

Claim Protests in London and Edinburgh support Palestine Action

Palestine Action was designated a terrorist organisation last summer.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 12:04-12:12
13:24

Claim Protests in London and Edinburgh support Palestine Action

The Supreme Court was due to hear a case over the ban the following week.

ITV, ITV News, 31 October 2026, 13:24-13:32
13:47
Story begins Manchester United lose 2-0 at Chelsea

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