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Mornings
Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 06:00 BST · 30m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (84%)
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The broadcast began with the IMF's assessment that the UK economy will grow faster than expected this year, though high inflation is expected to persist and food and energy costs will continue to rise because of the war in the Middle East. The IMF forecast consumer prices rising by 3.3 percent in 2026, up from 3.2 percent previously, and, ahead of the UK budget, advised decisive action on rising debt and bond yields while saying the UK should stay on its fiscal consolidation path. A senior Houthi spokesperson told Sky News that the group was not to blame for civilian deaths in Riyadh over the weekend, saying it was truly sorry but that Saudi Arabia bore responsibility and had been warned that Saudi airports were legitimate military targets. The Prime Minister said it was highly likely Iran was behind an alleged terror plot on UK soil last month and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, announced sanctions on two Iranians including a senior IRGC counter-espionage figure, and said he was prepared to go further. He also set out a vision for a closer UK relationship with the EU, confirmed a UK-EU summit in Brussels on 20 November, and did not rule out another Brexit referendum. Political reaction noted that Andy Burnham was reopening Brexit debates, that some Labour MPs opposed relitigating the issue, and that the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats were also positioning themselves.
Other domestic and international stories included a Russian drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in Kyiv overnight, which killed at least one person and injured five; the strike followed Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of attacking six energy facilities despite Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire, and Trump said both sides had agreed because he said so. The Home Secretary announced an urgent review into the safety of public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe, covering current and former politicians and the royal family, and expanding immediate police support to former MPs, peers and party spokespeople, including access to a named officer. Sky News understood that Pope Leo, 71, was likely to have an operation for a growth this afternoon or the following morning; he had revealed a small nodule found in a recent checkup and cancelled public events until at least next Tuesday. The actor RJ Mitte, best known as Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, died at 34; he lived with cerebral palsy and advocated for disability rights, and Bryan Cranston paid an emotional tribute.
Later, a US midterms report from Georgia examined concerns that Donald Trump's administration could undermine the election process. It revisited the 2020 election fraud claims, Trump's call asking Georgia officials for more than 11,000 votes after losing to Joe Biden, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's refusal, and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics warned that repeated attacks on the election system could reduce trust and encourage unrest or violence. Trump has repeatedly questioned election integrity, did not rule out armed troops at polling stations or declaring a state of emergency, and has pushed federal controls such as restrictions on mail-in voting and a wave of redistricting. Georgia's election board includes two so-called election deniers, and one defended her role; an FBI raid on a Fulton County election center and claims about China interfering were also cited, while Democrats prepared for possible midterm interference. The transcript also included 911 calls from the botched execution of Christa Pike, showing confusion and delay: an initial emergency call came over an hour after the attempted lethal injection began, was later described as a false alarm, and two further calls by Pike's lawyer said she was still alive and needed immediate life-saving care.
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Claim IMF upgrades UK growth but warns inflation will squeeze households
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, from 1.0%, making the UK joint second fastest-growing G7 economy with Germany.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 1:05-1:11
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Claim IMF upgrades UK growth but warns inflation will squeeze households
The IMF forecast UK consumer price inflation of 3.3% in 2026, revised up from 3.2%.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 1:12-1:18
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Claim IMF upgrades UK growth but warns inflation will squeeze households
The IMF forecast UK consumer price inflation of 3.3% in 2026, revised up from 3.2%.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 1:18-1:28
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Claim IMF upgrades UK growth but warns inflation will squeeze households
The IMF forecast UK consumer price inflation of 3.3% in 2026, revised up from 3.2%.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 1:18-1:28
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Charged quote Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
He was speaking to our lead world presenter Yalda Hakim What do you say to the innocent civilians and their family members who are mourning the loss and the death? Of of their families who have been killed as a result of Houthi action in the last few days Our goal our intention our target is not to kill civilians
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 2:34-2:48
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Claim Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
The Houthis warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi airports or airspace, with exceptions for Mecca and Medina airports.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 2:50-3:01
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Claim Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
The Houthis warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi airports or airspace, with exceptions for Mecca and Medina airports.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 3:04-3:18
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Contested quote Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
We have actually warned Saudi Arabia Directly we warned the all the international airlines We warned everyone that all Saudi Arabia airports have become a legitimate Yemeni military targets that should not be used But they did not listen to our warning, you know Our airports have have been a military a Saudi military target for years and we do not
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 3:09-3:18
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Claim Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
The Houthis warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi airports or airspace, with exceptions for Mecca and Medina airports.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 3:09-3:18
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Claim Saudi Arabia probes air defence failure as Riyadh airport stays shut after Houthi strikes
The Houthis warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi airports or airspace, with exceptions for Mecca and Medina airports.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 3:09-3:18
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Charged quote Andy Burnham comments on Brexit status quo and EU ties
At every stage the British public will be the boss Let's take you to Westminster and speak to our political correspondent Ali Fortescue and Ali Andy Burnham would say he's looking towards a brighter more prosperous future or the potential of his critics would say he's obsessed with the past Yeah, that's right. He's certainly
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 5:52-5:59
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Charged quote Andy Burnham comments on Brexit status quo and EU ties
Andy Burnham would say he's looking towards a brighter more prosperous future or the potential of his critics would say he's obsessed with the past Yeah, that's right. He's certainly Reopening old Brexit wounds and as you say we now have a date for this long-awaited UK EU summit. It was delayed When Keir Starmer was leaving government and we now know that it is going to be on the 20th of November
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 6:03-6:10
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Contested quote Andy Burnham comments on Brexit status quo and EU ties
Number 10 does think that the Brexit referendum was indeed Legitimate and plenty saying that Andy Burnham should not have got into that situation in the first place But look he's talking about Europe in a new way. Not everyone agrees with it, but it is definitely a turning point Ali live in Westminster for us. Thank you so much
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 8:25-8:31
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Claim Home Secretary orders urgent security review after Ann Widdecombe murder
The Home Secretary announced an urgent review of security arrangements for all high-profile public figures.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 9:12-9:19
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Claim Home Secretary orders urgent security review after Ann Widdecombe murder
The Home Secretary announced an urgent review of security arrangements for all high-profile public figures.
Sky News, Mornings, 13 October 2026, 9:20-9:27
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