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Channel 4 News
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 19:00 BST · 1h · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 49 of 60 min on news stories (82%)
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The programme opened with the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, reporting that the US imposed sweeping tariffs on Saturday and Canada retaliated with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on more than 700 products, due to take effect on September 8. The segment highlighted President Trump's suggestion to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, and Prime Minister Mark Carney's firm stance, including an interview with former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff who said the dispute was about Canadian sovereignty, not just trade.
Following the Canada story, the broadcast covered the US announcement of new sanctions on Iran, with China warning it would retaliate if Chinese companies were affected, and Iran facing fuel shortages and a record-low currency. It also noted that the CIA director was reported to have visited Moscow for unannounced talks. Domestically, the programme reported a fatal crash in Warwickshire after a police chase, and five more arrests in connection with the fatal crash near Middlesbrough, bringing the total to 17, with police investigating links to serious and organised crime.
The programme then reported on the government's first allocation of £39 billion for housing, with at least 60% for social rent, drawing criticism from housing charity Shelter and experts who said it fell short of the need. It also reported on a new investigation into Oxford University Hospitals trust over pregnancy scanning protocols, following previous Channel 4 News revelations about deaths and harms to babies. A government-commissioned review found that care leavers in England die at three to four times the rate of their peers, with 112 deaths recorded in 2025, and the Children's Minister called it a national tragedy. The broadcast closed with the breaking news of the death of country music star Dolly Parton at the age of 80, with a tribute to her career and philanthropy.
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Claim Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs as US trade war escalates
Canada imposed tariffs on around $20 billion of US imports, with rates ranging from 15% to 50%.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 2:20-2:28
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Claim Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs as US trade war escalates
Canada imposed tariffs on around $20 billion of US imports, with rates ranging from 15% to 50%.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 3:33-3:39
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Claim Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs as US trade war escalates
Trump said he is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 3:51-4:04
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Contested quote US launches 'Economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran
There were long lines at petrol stations today amidst fuel shortages and rumors of price rises. The concern is that Iranians will feel the economic pain rather than the regime. One of the major problems with sanctions is that it tends to hurt civilian populations who already don't have control over their governments.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 11:06-11:11
- 15:08 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
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Claim Government announces 70,000 social homes but faces criticism over scaled-back council pledge
Angela Rayner announced a plan to build 70,000 homes, with 60% of them as social housing.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 18:27-18:35
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Claim Government announces 70,000 social homes but faces criticism over scaled-back council pledge
Angela Rayner announced a plan to build 70,000 homes, with 60% of them as social housing.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 20:14-20:23
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Claim Government announces 70,000 social homes but faces criticism over scaled-back council pledge
Angela Rayner announced a plan to build 70,000 homes, with 60% of them as social housing.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 20:51-21:00
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Claim Government announces 70,000 social homes but faces criticism over scaled-back council pledge
Housing charities said 90,000 social homes need to be built every year to meet demand.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 22:21-22:25
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Claim Care leavers die at four times general population rate
112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died in 2025.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 33:11-33:16
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Claim Care leavers die at four times general population rate
112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died in 2025.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 33:11-33:16
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Claim Care leavers die at four times general population rate
22 of the deaths were of 18-year-olds
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 33:30-33:34
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Claim Care leavers die at four times general population rate
Just over a third of those deaths were suicides.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 33:37-33:46
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- 48:44 Story begins Dolly Parton dies at age 80
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Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton starred in the film 'Nine to Five' and wrote its theme song.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 51:15-51:20
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Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton donated a million dollars towards the development of the Moderna COVID vaccine.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 52:16-52:23
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Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton donated a million dollars towards the development of the Moderna COVID vaccine.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 25 August 2026, 52:16-52:23
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