Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport 19. October 2026 (01:01) Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviourAndy Burnham has announced a crackdown on “headphone dodgers” who play loud music on public transport, as he extends his promise to give voters “breathing space” in the confines of a train carriage.The prime minister will unveil a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport on Monday, alongside guidance allowing local transport authorities to levy fines of up to £100 for non-compliance. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to be debated in House of Commons 19. October 2026 (01:00) The government has published hundreds of amendments, including that the attorney general must provide consent for any serious prosecutions related to the conflict.(BBC News)
