Bbc breaking news uk

Here are the latest breaking news stories from the BBC in the UK:

Top Stories

  1. Coronavirus: UK death toll passes 100,000: The UK has become the first country in Europe to record more than 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion.
  3. UK weather: Storm Eunice brings strong winds and flooding: A powerful storm is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with warnings of flooding and disruption to transport networks.

UK News

  1. Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A man has died in a stabbing incident in north London, with police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
  2. NHS staff to get pay rise in bid to tackle staffing crisis: The government has announced a pay rise for NHS staff in an effort to tackle the ongoing staffing crisis in the health service.
  3. UK economy grows at fastest pace in 12 years: The UK economy has grown at its fastest pace in 12 years, according to official figures, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a 7.5% increase in GDP in the final quarter of 2021.

World News

  1. Ukraine crisis: Russia launches new wave of attacks: Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine, with reports of heavy shelling and airstrikes in several cities.
  2. US and EU impose sanctions on Russia: The US and EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, with the US targeting Russian banks and the EU imposing sanctions on Russian officials.
  3. China reports first Covid-19 cases in months: China has reported its first cases of Covid-19 in months, with authorities confirming a cluster of infections in the city of Xi'an.

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as investors react to Ukraine crisis: The FTSE 100 index has fallen sharply in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, with investors selling off shares in companies with exposure to the region.
  2. Oil prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in years as the crisis in Ukraine deepens, with investors seeking safe-haven assets.
  3. UK inflation rate falls to 5.5%: The UK inflation rate has fallen to 5.5%, according to official figures, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a decline in the cost of living.

These are just some of the latest breaking news stories from the BBC in the UK.