5 News at 5

Tonight’s edition of “5 News at 5” delivers a brisk sweep of the day’s biggest stories. The bulletin opens with a live report from Westminster as the government rolls out its new climate‑change legislation, followed by a quick look at the latest polling numbers ahead of the upcoming general election. Across the Atlantic, correspondents in Washington break down the Senate’s vote on the infrastructure bill and its impact on commuters. The business desk flags a sudden plunge in oil prices after OPEC’s latest meeting, while a tech segment flags a data‑breach at a major social‑media platform. Sports highlights include a surprise win for Leicester City in the Premier League and a preview of tomorrow’s Wimbledon first round. The weather forecast rounds out the show, warning of heavy rain in the north and a milder night in the south. A brief cultural note points viewers to the opening night of a new West End musical. All this and the usual news‑room banter in just 30 minutes.