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5 News at Lunchtime
Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 4 stories · 13 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (26%)
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Energy price cap changes were noted as having an effect, with food price inflation at 1.3% and rising at the lowest rate for nearly five years. Tennis player Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine, a sample submitted during the Majorca Open in June; he said he made a huge mistake and takes full responsibility.
A major study linked London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to improved lung growth in children, finding that before its introduction children in the capital had significantly smaller lungs than those in Luton, but five years on their lung size had recovered. The Queen spoke for the first time about King Charles' cancer diagnosis, describing the pressure of keeping it secret just days before the public knew; the 77-year-old monarch is still receiving treatment but is said to be continuing in a very positive direction.
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Claim UK inflation rises to 2.9% as food price inflation hits five-year low
Food inflation is slowing, with meat and sugar prices starting to fall.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:00-0:10
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Claim UK inflation rises to 2.9% as food price inflation hits five-year low
The rise in inflation was driven by an increase in the energy price cap.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:00-0:06
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Claim Nick Kyrgios apologises after provisional suspension for cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine, with the suspension in place since August 4th, and he said he failed the drug test in Majorca.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:10-0:16
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Claim Nick Kyrgios apologises after provisional suspension for cocaine test
The sample was submitted during the Majorca Open in June.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:16-0:21
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Claim Nick Kyrgios apologises after provisional suspension for cocaine test
Kyrgios posted on Instagram, apologising and taking full responsibility.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:21-0:31
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:31-0:41
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:31-0:41
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:36-0:53
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:36-0:53
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:46-0:53
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Claim ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children
A study linked the ULEZ scheme to improved lung growth in children, noting that London children's lung size recovered five years after the scheme, having previously been smaller than children in Luton.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:46-0:53
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Claim Queen Camilla reveals pressure of keeping King's cancer diagnosis secret
Queen Camilla spoke publicly about the pressure of keeping the King's cancer diagnosis secret.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 0:54-0:58
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Claim Queen Camilla reveals pressure of keeping King's cancer diagnosis secret
Buckingham Palace said the King's health is moving in a very positive direction.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 19 August 2026, 1:02-1:13
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