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Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC:
Breaking News
- UK Covid-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK has increased by 50% in the past week, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
- 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 rising number of Covid-19 cases.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, with the two sides agreeing on a transition period and a framework for future relations.
UK News
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested after stabbing: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left two people dead and three injured.
- Grenfell Tower inquiry: Fire service 'failed' residents: The Grenfell Tower inquiry has found that the London Fire Brigade failed to adequately respond to the fire, which killed 72 people in 2017.
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The UK economy grew at its slowest pace in five years in the second quarter of 2021, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
World News
- US and China agree to restart trade talks: The US and China have agreed to restart trade talks, with the two sides aiming to reach a deal on trade and economic issues.
- Iran nuclear deal: US and EU agree to revive talks: The US and EU have agreed to revive talks on the Iran nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
- Afghanistan: Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul attack: The Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul, which killed at least 12 people and injured many more.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as Covid-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.5% on Monday as concerns about the rising number of Covid-19 cases weighed on investor sentiment.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year, as the company expands its operations in the country.
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.