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Radio 4,20 May 2026,30 mins

The government extends the 5 pence cut to fuel duty

Six O'Clock News

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The government has announced an extension to the 5 pence cut to fuel duty until the end of December. Also: The UK condemns Russian jets which flew within six metres of an RAF plane. And Southampton appeal against their disqualification from the Championship play-off final.

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