Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Saturday 17 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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GB News, GBN Tonight, 8 September 2026

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Updated Saturday 17 October 2026

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Nottingham face covering ban credited with 40% fall in youth antisocial behaviour

One month into Nottingham's city centre face covering restrictions, police report a 40% fall in youth-related antisocial behaviour, and other councils are considering similar zones.

2 channels

Updated Tuesday 15 September 2026

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Nottingham city centre brings in balaclava restrictions to fight crime

Police in Nottingham can now order removal of balaclavas and face coverings if they suspect concealment during crime or anti-social behaviour, with fines or prosecution.

2 channels

Updated Tuesday 8 September 2026

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Farage proposes ban on all face coverings, from balaclavas to burqas

Nigel Farage has proposed banning all face coverings, including balaclavas and burqas, with supporters pointing to European precedents.

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Saturday 17 October 2026 —————— 2m 37s 8.8% —
Tuesday 15 September 2026 —— 6m 24s 6.0% —————
Tuesday 8 September 2026 ————— 5m 36s 6.8% ——
Friday 21 August 2026 —————— 2m 55s 3.8% —