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Sky News — Sky News Today with Jayne Secker
Wednesday 22 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 30m · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (84%)
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The new prime minister announced a review of the prisoner early release policy after the mother of PC Andrew Harper expressed anger at the possible freeing of two men involved in his death. Andy Burnham said the main perpetrator would not be subject to early release and that he would review the policy with the justice secretary. Separately, the government announced a £2 bus fare cap for most areas of England from January, funded by £454 million from the Department for Energy and Net Zero, as part of efforts to reduce the cost of living.
Sky News launched an Economic Pressure Tracker as inflation fell to 2.6% in June, driven by lower fuel and transport costs. The tracker monitors the impact of the war in Iran, including oil prices and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The US carried out its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting aircraft hangars and drone storage, while Iran retaliated against US allies. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would prefer a diplomatic settlement but expressed doubt about Iran's willingness to agree.
In other news, the Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced a £700 million contract extension with BAE Systems and said defence would contribute to economic growth. An NHS trust that treated killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter. Southampton's head coach was charged by the FA over the Spygate scandal. In Ukraine, President Zelensky sacked the army commander-in-chief, triggering protests, and a defence analyst discussed the challenges of defending against ballistic missiles and the use of robotic trolleys on the frontline.
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- 5:23 Story begins Housing secretary rules out rent controls
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Claim Housing secretary rules out rent controls
The government said the bus fare cap would be funded by reallocating spending, with reported costs around £450-500 million.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 5:34-5:49
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Claim Housing secretary rules out rent controls
Burnham said the bus fare cap was originally his policy as Mayor of Greater Manchester and that he worked with Boris Johnson to take it national.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 5:56-6:04
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Claim Housing secretary rules out rent controls
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride questioned the funding of the bus fare cap, saying the government's claims were vague and noting no money had been allocated to the digital ID programme.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 9:47-10:08
- 10:37 Story begins UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
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Claim UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, partly due to lower fuel and food prices.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 11:12-11:20
- 14:57 Story begins Defence Secretary Wes Streeting extends BAE contract
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Claim Defence Secretary Wes Streeting extends BAE contract
Streeting announced a contract extension with BAE Systems worth over £700 million.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 15:04-15:18
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Claim US strikes Iran for 11th consecutive night; Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping
The US hit 170 Iranian targets over 48 hours, mainly near the Strait of Hormuz.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 16:06-16:16
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Claim US strikes Iran for 11th consecutive night; Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping
Iran retaliated by striking Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 16:29-16:35
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Claim US strikes Iran for 11th consecutive night; Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping
Jordan intercepted five Iranian drones heading towards its territory.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 16:35-16:39
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Claim NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
The NHS trust that discharged Valdo Calocane could face a corporate manslaughter investigation.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 17:46-17:53
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Claim NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
Calocane was under the care of the trust from 2020 to 2022.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 17:53-17:58
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Claim NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
Emma Webber, mother of victim Barnaby Webber, welcomed the investigation.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 18:06-18:15
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Charged quote NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter over Valdo Calocane discharge
killed students Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham in 2023. Barnaby's mother, Emma Webber, has welcomed the investigation, saying it would send much needed shockwaves across public services. Northumbria police have released the following statement. Our thoughts are very much with the victims, their families
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 18:10-18:15
- 18:46 Story begins Prince George turns 13, new birthday photo released
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Claim Prince George turns 13, new birthday photo released
A new birthday photo of Prince George was released to celebrate his 13th birthday, taken at Kensington Palace after Trooping the Colour and posted on social media.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 18:46-18:53
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Claim Prince George turns 13, new birthday photo released
A new birthday photo of Prince George was released to celebrate his 13th birthday, taken at Kensington Palace after Trooping the Colour and posted on social media.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 18:53-19:01
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Claim Prince George turns 13, new birthday photo released
A new birthday photo of Prince George was released to celebrate his 13th birthday, taken at Kensington Palace after Trooping the Colour and posted on social media.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 22 July 2026, 19:01-19:06
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