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5 News at Lunchtime
Thursday 24 September 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 5 stories · 14 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (28%)
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The broadcast opened with a speaker saying they had expressed Australia's extreme concern about an incident and disappointment that a company took too long to inform the government. It then reported breaking news that 781 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel yesterday, the highest single-day figure this year according to Home Office figures.
Anti-migrant protester Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tomo, was reported to have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after posting a video appearing to show him slashing an inflatable boat with a knife. The broadcast also reported that the Prime Minister said the ban on football fans drinking in the stands was discrimination, with Andy Burnham saying it was unfair for football to be singled out when supporters of other sports can drink while watching their teams, while police chiefs cautioned against relaxing the law.
Teenagers in England will be able to study new vocational GCSEs from 2029, potentially including construction and child development, as part of plans to better prepare them for work. Lidl was ordered by a Dutch court to stop selling copycat versions of Birkenstock sandals in the Netherlands, and faces a fine of £4,200 per day if it fails to comply.
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Claim Record 781 migrants cross Channel in a day as beach landings trigger urgent review
Home Office figures showed 781 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK yesterday, the highest single-day total so far this year.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:14-0:24
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Claim Daniel Thomas court appearance over Channel boat slashing
Provisional 2026 small boat arrivals reached 18,500 after 781 more arrivals, down 42% on the same period last year.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:20-0:31
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Claim Record 781 migrants cross Channel in a day as beach landings trigger urgent review
Home Office figures showed 781 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK yesterday, the highest single-day total so far this year.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:20-0:31
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Claim Daniel Thomas court appearance over Channel boat slashing
Hampshire police detained a 37-year-old, identified by broadcasters as Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tomo, on suspicion of destroying ships and criminal damage with intent to endanger life.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:24-0:43
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Claim Record 781 migrants cross Channel in a day as beach landings trigger urgent review
Hampshire Police arrested Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:24-0:43
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Claim Daniel Thomas court appearance over Channel boat slashing
Hampshire police detained a 37-year-old, identified by broadcasters as Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tomo, on suspicion of destroying ships and criminal damage with intent to endanger life.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:37-0:49
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Claim Record 781 migrants cross Channel in a day as beach landings trigger urgent review
Danny Tommo livestreamed or posted video appearing to show him slashing an inflatable migrant boat in the English Channel earlier in the week, and livestreamed his arrest.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:37-0:49
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Claim PM Andy Burnham calls football alcohol ban discrimination as police warn against change
Andy Burnham is reportedly planning to permit alcohol consumption in football stands.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:43-0:54
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Claim PM Andy Burnham calls football alcohol ban discrimination as police warn against change
Andy Burnham said the ban on football fans drinking in the stands is discriminatory because fans of other sports can drink while watching.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:43-0:54
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Claim PM Andy Burnham calls football alcohol ban discrimination as police warn against change
Andy Burnham is reportedly planning to permit alcohol consumption in football stands.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 0:49-1:00
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Claim PM Andy Burnham calls football alcohol ban discrimination as police warn against change
Police chiefs cautioned against relaxing the law on drinking in football stands.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 1:00-1:07
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Claim Vocational GCSEs to start in England from 2029, unions warn on funding
The government plans to introduce new vocational GCSEs in England for 14-year-olds from 2029 to better prepare teenagers for work.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 1:00-1:19
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Claim Vocational GCSEs to start in England from 2029, unions warn on funding
The new vocational GCSEs will sit alongside traditional GCSEs and could include subjects such as construction, business management and child development.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 1:12-1:26
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Claim Dutch court orders Lidl to stop selling copycat Birkenstock sandals
A Dutch court ruled that Lidl infringed Birkenstock's trademark rights and ordered it to stop selling copycat sandals in the Netherlands, with a potential daily fine of £4,200 for non-compliance.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 24 September 2026, 1:19-1:31
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