European leaders struck a deal with Donald Trump to release emergency fuel stockpiles, averting a potential diesel export ban, according to the papers.
G7 Oil Deal Eases Diesel Price Concerns
The G7 agreement, disclosed by The Times, involves countries including France, Germany and Italy releasing emergency stockpiles of fuel to ease supply pressures. This move is expected to lower pump prices in the UK. The deal follows threats from U.S. President Donald Trump that he would prohibit diesel exports from the United States unless European nations increased their own fuel reserves for the market.
UK Prison Expansion Plan Sparks Debate
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced plans to cut foreign aid to pay for 50,000 new jail cells, calling it the biggest prison-building programme since the Victorian era. The Daily Mail reported that the plan seeks to expand prison facilities by 50% through reductions in the foreign aid budget to a mere £1 billion annually.
UAE Threatens Investment Retaliation Over Manchester City Ruling
The United Arab Emirates warned the UK Prime Minister it would cut billions of pounds of investment to Britain in retaliation for the Manchester City guilty verdict. The Daily Telegraph reported that the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, held a meeting with the club’s chairman in the weeks before the verdict was announced, though the Department for Business insists the two men didn’t discuss football. Manchester City maintains its denial of any misconduct following an independent commission’s ruling that found them guilty of most of the 115 charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.
Alison Hammond’s Hospitalization Raises Health Concerns
Alison Hammond, 51, was rushed off air midway through This Morning’s Friday show after clutching her chest. The Daily Mirror reported she later said, I'm getting my old ticker checked out.