Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-23
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-23 19:29:40)
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. -
Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-23 16:00:30)
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air. -
'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-23 12:00:31)
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. -
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-23 03:47:28)
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.