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ITV Lunchtime News
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 20m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 14 of 20 min on news stories (69%)
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the UK after six years, with their children Archie and Lilibet enrolled in a British school and a private residence found outside London. King Charles was informed on Sunday, and the move follows recent visits by Meghan and the children, though Harry had previously said he couldn't bring his family back due to security concerns. Royal editor Chris Ship noted the decision was surprising given Harry's earlier statements, but it appears the relationship with his father has improved, while no similar progress is evident with his brother.
Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell has stood down after heavy criticism over a sexual assault at the company's Maidenhead hotel, where a guest was attacked by someone wrongly given her key card. The company announced her departure three days ago without giving a reason, and the chief financial officer has been appointed temporarily. Separately, the government defended new Home Office booklets telling asylum seekers that rape is illegal and outlining UK laws and customs, which have been criticized by the Conservatives and Reform UK.
GCSE results show a slight rise in top grades but a record gap between regions, with lower pass rates in English and maths, and more students failing those key subjects. The Prime Minister also pledged a new crackdown on gangs profiting from illegal waste and promised to clean up toxic dumps, while workers began removing rail carriages a week after the Lewisham train derailment. In athletics, Dina Asher-Smith is now the most decorated European champion in history and has set her sights on Olympic gold in Los Angeles.
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Claim Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay phone hacking legal costs
Harry and Meghan's children have been enrolled in a UK school.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 0:50-1:02
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Claim Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay phone hacking legal costs
The King was informed of the plans on Sunday and welcomed the opportunity to see the family privately.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 1:18-1:29
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Claim Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay phone hacking legal costs
Prince Harry lost a legal case last year in an attempt to increase his security level.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 1:24-1:35
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Claim Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell resigns after key card assault scandal
Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell stepped down three days before a related announcement.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 5:50-6:04
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Claim Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell resigns after key card assault scandal
A man was sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman at a Travelodge in Maidenhead, and Travelodge later said it was looking to improve room security.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 6:20-6:32
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
A Home Office guide reportedly warns migrants that sex with children is illegal and that men and women are equal under UK law, and that committing such an offence will affect an asylum claim; the Home Office did not comment.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 7:39-8:04
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
More than 93,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in the year to March.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 8:14-8:23
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
More than 93,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in the year to March.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 8:14-8:23
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Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
There is a record gap between the best and worst performing regions for top GCSE grades.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 9:23-9:31
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Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
There is a record gap between the best and worst performing regions for top GCSE grades.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 9:31-9:54
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Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
Only 21% of 17-year-olds resitting English language and 16.4% resitting maths passed with a grade 4.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 9:46-10:00
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Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
Only 21% of 17-year-olds resitting English language and 16.4% resitting maths passed with a grade 4.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 9:46-10:00
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Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
Only 21% of 17-year-olds resitting English language and 16.4% resitting maths passed with a grade 4.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 9:46-10:00
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after record-breaking European Championships
Dina Asher-Smith became the most decorated athlete in European Championship history.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 12:58-13:12
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after record-breaking European Championships
Dina Asher-Smith became the most decorated athlete in European Championship history.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 20 August 2026, 12:58-13:12
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