What will be in cost of living package? | Russian jets intercept RAF plane | Villa win Europa League

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming cost of living measures, military tensions with Russia, and Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

Rachel Reeves will outline measures aimed at cushioning the blow from an expected rise in inflation later this year. The chancellor is expected to say there will be no universal support for energy bills - but tariffs on some food imports will be cut. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has said two Russian warplanes "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea last month. An Su-27 jet came within six metres of the RAF plane’s nose. In the latest development in the prime minister’s leadership crisis, former health secretary Wes Streeting used his resignation speech to warn the government is “losing” the fight against nationalism. Finally - Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for silverware by lifting the Europa League trophy in Istanbul last night. Sophy and Wilf have the day’s news in just 10 minutes.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sophy, Wilf

Topics covered

• cost of living
• inflation
• nationalism
• military
• football
• government

Keywords

• cost of living package
• inflation rise
• Russian jets
• RAF plane
• Wes Streeting
• Aston Villa
• Europa League
• leadership crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ministry of Defence, Aston Villa

Places: Black Sea, Istanbul

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