If you find this podcast useful please give it a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here
5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Monday 30th May 2022
5. Authorities in Shanghai have announced that some Covid-19 lockdown measures imposed on businesses will be lifted from Wednesday.
Plans have also been introduced to support the city's economy, which has been hit hard by the restrictions.
4. The charity that sets Britain's "real living wage", said it will bring forward the announcement for the 2022/23 rate to September from November because of high inflation.
The Living Wage Foundation said it would encourage employers to pay the new rate, which is designed to reflect the rising cost of living, as soon as they can.
3. Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights as travel disruption affects the half-term getaway for many.
EasyJet and Tui apologised and blamed a number of issues including air traffic restrictions and runway works for axing the flights.
2. Ministers have been warned of potential power cuts to as many as six million households this winter, according to reports.
Government modelling of a "reasonable" worst-case scenario predicts major gas shortages in winter if Russia cuts off more supplies to the European Union, the Times says.
1. Millions of drivers planning getaways over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday are being warned to expect delays.
The RAC estimated there will be 19.5 million road trips between Wednesday and Sunday with queues on main routes.