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Reported assaults on Britain's railways hit record 25,000 a year, unions demand action

Nearly 25,000 assaults were reported on Britain's railways in the year to March 2026, the highest since records began. Unions are calling for increased staffing and stronger legal protections for workers facing violence.

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Four young people stand on a London underground platform facing the tracks as a train arrives.

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty to criminal damage after alleged Channel dinghy slashing

Far-right activist Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and failing to disclose a phone PIN after allegedly slashing a dinghy in the English Channel with a French emergency responder aboard. He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Friday.

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Daniel Thomas shouting from small boat pointing a sharp object at a dinghy at sea.

Two RAF pilots expected to make full recovery after ejecting from crashing Hawk jet

Two RAF pilots who ejected from a Hawk T2 jet moments before it crashed near Anglesey are expected to make a full recovery. The aircraft came down in Pencarnisiog on Wednesday, with both aircrew treated for minor injuries. All Hawk operations have been paused pending investigation.

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BBC map showing Anglesey, in Wales with the location of an RAF plane crash near Pencarnisiog on the southwest of the island. Nearby places marked include RAF Valley and Caergeiliog. An inset map shows Anglesey's location on the northwest tip of Wales.

Glasgow city centre dispersal zone extended to December amid crime crackdown

Glasgow's city centre dispersal zone has been extended until December as police continue efforts to combat crime and anti-social behaviour. Officers have used the powers 1,362 times since March, with police now considering occupying premises in the area to increase visibility.

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Police vehicles and officers outside the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow at night

Seven cars destroyed in suspected arson in County Londonderry village

Seven vehicles have been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Garvagh, County Londonderry. Police are treating the incident as deliberate ignition and have appealed for information from the public.

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Labour's majority hinges on five voter blocs with clashing priorities—and some are drifting away

Analysis of 8,000 voters reveals five distinct progressive voter groups with conflicting priorities. Labour must hold loyal supporters while reclaiming those drifting to Greens and Reform—a balancing act that may determine the next election outcome.

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Andy Burnham at a podium with some of the voter group illustrations in the background.

Tactical voting could push Reform to fourth place, poll shows

A major poll shows tactical voting could reduce Reform to fourth place and bring Labour within six seats of a majority, as left-leaning voters return to the party under Andy Burnham's leadership.

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Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch

Northern Ireland has no unique student brain drain, research shows

Research commissioned by Northern Ireland's Department for the Economy shows the region does not experience disproportionately high student outward migration compared to other UK regions, though it struggles to attract incoming students and faces a shortage of graduate-level jobs.

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A young woman is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a red jumper with a zip up the front. She has long dark hair and pale skin.

Northern Ireland food banks warn of closure risk as donations plummet

Food bank managers in Northern Ireland warn of potential closures as donations fall and costs rise. Some centres have only weeks of funding left, forcing reductions in parcel sizes and operating hours.

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Man with short hair, beard and nose ring. He is wearing a grey hoody with a green lanyard. He is seated in a vehicle.

Growing number of students commuting to university as living costs soar

A growing proportion of UK university students are choosing to live at home and commute to campus rather than relocate, driven by soaring accommodation costs. Ucas data shows 748,060 students intended to live at home in 2026, up 39.8% from 2017.

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A female university student covered in pain. She is participating in a fun run event.

RAF pilots escape jet crash as papers debate welfare and education reforms

RAF pilots ejected safely from a jet crash on Anglesey as newspapers report on welfare reforms, education changes and other policy developments. The aircraft was destroyed but no fatalities occurred. Flying operations at RAF Valley remain suspended pending investigation.

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The headline on the front page of the Mirror reads: “Miracle no one was killed”.

RAF Hawk T2 Crash: What Ejection Footage Reveals About the Anglesey Incident

Two RAF pilots ejected safely from a Hawk T2 training jet moments before it crashed and burst into flames near Pencarnisiog on Anglesey. Video footage and expert analysis reveal the incident may have involved a hydraulics system failure rather than engine damage. The RAF has temporarily paused al...

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