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Police to Rate Train Companies on Handling Sexual Harassment Cases

Police will score train companies on handling sexual harassment under new government plans, assessing victim support and crime prevention amid rising assault reports.

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BBC Lucy Asson has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a white t-shirt with black shoulders

Belfast Supports Extending Sunday Trading Hours in Summer Months

A Belfast City Council survey shows 82% support for extending Sunday trading hours during summer, with discussions ongoing ahead of the Fleadh Cheoil festival.

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Getty Images A crowded Belfast city centre on a bright sunny day. Dozens of people are crossing the road as a pink and white double-decker bus waits for the lights to turn green. Building run the length of the street on both sides.

Council to Commission Independent Surveyor for Cabin Size Dispute

Dumfries and Galloway council will appoint an independent surveyor to measure a cabin near Sanquhar amid a planning dispute over its size exceeding 30m2 by 0.9m2.

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Getty Images A wood framed cabin viewed from close up

Prince William Tours New Sustainable Suburb in Cornwall

Prince William visited Nansledan, a sustainable suburb in Cornwall, meeting residents and highlighting homelessness efforts. The Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell 20% of its estate to fund housing and environmental projects.

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BBC Prince William looking to the left as he talks to a crowd of people. There is a woman smiling in a pink jumper, and a woman with black hair and sun glasses taking a picture.

Senior Civil Servants to Receive Bonuses for First Time Under New Pay Plan

Senior civil servants will receive bonuses for exceptional performance for the first time, with a 2.5% base pay rise plus bonuses for top performers, as part of a new plan to reform the civil service and reward excellence.

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Guidance Confirms Single-Sex Spaces Must Align with Biological Sex

New EHRC guidance mandates single-sex spaces be used based on biological sex, offering gender-neutral options for transgender individuals. The code follows a Supreme Court ruling and awaits parliamentary approval.

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Welsh First Minister Calls Chancellor's Cost of Living Measures a 'Missed Opportunity'

Wales' first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth calls the chancellor's cost of living measures a 'missed opportunity,' urging deeper action on energy prices and welfare devolution amid summer VAT cuts and transport schemes.

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Getty Images People in a purple rollercoaster race down a yellow track. There are loops and twists on the track behind them.

Starmer to Campaign for Burnham in Makerfield By-Election

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, despite Burnham being a potential Labour leadership rival. The contest features candidates from Labour, Reform UK, and the Green Party, amid recent party turmoil.

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PA Media Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits a children's activity centre in Brentwood, Essex, as the government announces Great British Summer Savings, a UK-wide scheme to support families and help ease pressures on household budgets this summer. Picture date: Thursday May 21, 2026

HS2: Britain’s Costliest White Elephant Faces Calls for Cancellation

HS2 faces soaring costs and delays, prompting calls for cancellation and redirection of funds to urban transit and public services.

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Entrance to twin-bore tunnel on construction site

Assisted Dying Bill May Return After Private Members’ Ballot Success

Two MPs who support assisted dying ranked in the top five of the private members’ ballot, offering a chance to revive Kim Leadbeater’s bill despite previous delays in the Lords. The bill would allow terminally ill adults to request assisted death under strict conditions.

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Andrew George, the Lib-Demo MP for St Ives

Holyrood to Hold Twice-Weekly FMQs in Major Parliamentary Reform

Kenneth Gibson, new presiding officer of Holyrood, announces FMQs will be held twice weekly from 8 June, with changes to questioning procedures and party allocations to enhance scrutiny and accountability.

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PA Media Kenneth Gibson, sitting at a desk with his hands sitting on top of each other. He is wearing a dark blue suit, and tie. There is a man and woman sitting at either side of him.

First Wedgetail Surveillance Aircraft Arrives at RAF Lossiemouth

The first Wedgetail surveillance aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth to begin testing. This next-generation airborne early warning plane will operate alongside Typhoon jets and Poseidon aircraft to enhance UK defence capabilities.

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MOD: Crown Copyright Wedgetail airborne early warning (AEW) plane coming into land, with yellow bushes, houses and the sea in the distance.