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ITV Lunchtime News
Thursday 27 August 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (79%)
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Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have left around 1,300 people missing, with 33 British nationals unaccounted for, including two children. Scientists believe melting ice may have triggered a glacier collapse. The prime minister has promised emergency funding, and authorities warn of a further wave of water.
A vehicle crashed into a wall near Middlesbrough, close to the sites of a fatal A66 crash and a house fire treated as murder. Police have not confirmed a link. Separately, new Home Office figures show asylum claims fell 21% in the year to June, with small boat arrivals down 23% and hotel use down 50%.
Liam Payne's cousin Ross Harris is releasing a tribute single and launching a charity, speaking about accountability in the music industry. Parents are demanding better paternity leave, citing a report showing a 30-35% income drop for couples after having a child. Vaccine uptake for babies has declined again, while primary school rates stabilised but remain below the WHO target. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, known for her polka dots and pumpkin sculptures.
- 0:07 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
- 0:37
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
The prime minister promised millions in emergency funding.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 0:37-0:41
- 2:03
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
33 British nationals are among the missing.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 2:03-2:10
- 2:34
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
More than 150 bodies have been recovered.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 2:34-2:44
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- 4:06
Charged quote Vehicle rammed into house near Middlesbrough amid spate of violent incidents
whether there's any link with the latest incident and Greg Eastfield is in Middlesbrough this lunchtime. Greg, what more can you tell us about all of this? Well, Romilly, another day and regrettably, another night of violence to report. Our cameras called to an incident at around two o'clock this morning
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 4:06-4:10
- 5:36
Charged quote Vehicle rammed into house near Middlesbrough amid spate of violent incidents
our cameras have attended a suspected stabbing around a mile from here and also armed police at an address close by, all within the same vicinity and all adding to that sense of, well, frankly, terror around here for some right now. Very alarming, Greg, thank you. The number of people claiming asylum in the UK
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 5:36-5:42
- 5:46
- 5:46
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Asylum applications fell by 21% to around 86,000 in the year to June.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 5:46-5:52
- 6:32
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Asylum applications fell by 21% to around 86,000 in the year to June.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:32-6:43
- 6:32
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Asylum applications fell by 21% to around 86,000 in the year to June.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:32-6:43
- 6:45
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Small boat arrivals were 23% lower than in the same period last year.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:45-6:53
- 6:45
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Small boat arrivals were 23% lower than in the same period last year.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:45-6:53
- 6:45
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
Small boat arrivals were 23% lower than in the same period last year.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:45-6:53
- 6:53
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
The use of hotels to house asylum seekers fell by 50% to about 16,000.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:53-7:00
- 6:53
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
The use of hotels to house asylum seekers fell by 50% to about 16,000.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:53-7:00
- 6:53
Claim Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
The use of hotels to house asylum seekers fell by 50% to about 16,000.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 6:53-7:00
- 8:07
Charged quote Home Office figures show falls in asylum claims, small boat arrivals and visas
She argues there's more work to be done, but certainly there will be many within her team this morning who are feeling like today's figures are a step in the right direction. Right, Jasmine, thank you very much for that. The cousin of the late Liam Payne told Good Morning Britain he wishes everything had been different for the star.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 27 August 2026, 8:07-8:09
- 8:12
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- 14:11 Story begins Vaccine uptake falls again for babies and toddlers
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