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- Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime pay with £5 billion cost to government
- Billionaire donor Christopher Harborne acquires luxury Kamalaya resort in Thailand
- Russia deploys “Oreshnik” missile in Kyiv as part of retaliatory strikes
- US plans new military strikes against Iran amid ongoing diplomatic talks
- Health warning issued as temperatures forecast to exceed 30°C in most regions
- Jet2 flight makes emergency landing in Portugal after pilot’s suspected heart attack
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The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
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Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime pay with £5 billion cost to government
May 24, 2026
4:00 pm
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced a proposed £5 billion tax break for overtime work, aimed at workers earning under £75,000. The plan could impact 90% of employees, but both Labour and Conservative representatives questioned the funding sources for the initiative.
Billionaire donor Christopher Harborne acquires luxury Kamalaya resort in Thailand
May 24, 2026
3:00 pm
Chakrit Sakunkrit, known as Christopher Harborne, acquired the Kamalaya resort in Koh Samui in 2021, transforming it into a luxury health spa and contributing £22 million to Reform UK.
Russia deploys “Oreshnik” missile in Kyiv as part of retaliatory strikes
May 24, 2026
2:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the Russian deployment of the “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile in Kyiv, following Moscow’s acknowledgment of a retaliatory launch. The missile’s use has drawn sharp condemnation from European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, who denounced the escalation.
US plans new military strikes against Iran amid ongoing diplomatic talks
May 24, 2026
12:00 pm
The Trump administration is preparing for potential military strikes against Iran while diplomatic efforts continue, although no final decision has been made. U.S. military and intelligence personnel are adjusting plans amid concerns of Iranian retaliation, as Tehran reviews a recent U.S. proposal for a conflict resolution.
Health warning issued as temperatures forecast to exceed 30°C in most regions
May 24, 2026
11:00 am
The UK is experiencing a bank holiday heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C in some areas. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber alerts for several regions, warning of potential health impacts, particularly among vulnerable populations. The peak heat is expected to persist through Wednesday.
Jet2 flight makes emergency landing in Portugal after pilot’s suspected heart attack
May 24, 2026
10:00 am
A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Birmingham made an emergency landing in Portugal after the pilot suffered a suspected heart attack mid-flight, causing a delay for passengers.
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