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1. Israel’s Eurovision team accuse competitors of ‘hatred’

   The national broadcaster for Israel said ‘we could not be more proud of the result’ as entrant Eden Golan placed fifth.

2. Rebus on BBC One review: this unrelentingly bleak show has flashes of brilliance

   This adaptation of Ian Rankin’s books is both ferocious and violent

3. Surge in motor premiums fuels spike in uninsured drivers – analysis

   Charity IAM RoadSmart warned there could be ‘an epidemic of uninsured young motorists’.

4. Helen Mirren to host D-Day commemorative event as BBC outlines coverage plan

   The event in June will feature well-known faces and military personnel as well as performances from musical stars.

5. Government warned of risks to success of scheme to boost nature in developments

   The National Audit Office says the new ‘biodiversity net gain’ programme was launched without all the elements in place for its success.

6. Number of bank branch closures passes 6,000 ‘milestone’ – Which?

   Closures since 2015 equated to more than 60% of the bank branch network, the consumer group said.

7. Thousands of police officers specially trained to investigate rape

   Home Secretary James Cleverly said the figure marked a ‘significant milestone’.

8. Heart disease research shortfall ‘puts UK at risk of being left behind’

   A charity is calling for an uplift to ensure ‘more people can live longer lives in good health’.

9. Biggest inflation shock in decades has turned UK into nation of savers – report

   Big changes in overall prices remain with us, even though inflation is easing, the Resolution Foundation said.

10. Schools dropping subjects because of teacher recruitment and retention – report

    The Education Committee has called on the Government to invest in programmes to boost recruitment, training and retention in the teaching profession.