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- Sunday morning with Lee Cowan featuring Concours d’LeMons and Patti LaBelle
- 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
- Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv, killing four and injuring dozens
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
Today's top stories
Sunday morning with Lee Cowan featuring Concours d’LeMons and Patti LaBelle
May 24, 2026
5:00 pm
Lee Cowan hosted a segment featuring the Concours d’LeMons, showcasing unusual vehicles, alongside a discussion on Iranian propaganda and an interview with singer Patti LaBelle. The programme aimed to highlight diverse cultural topics through informative storytelling.
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.
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