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Here is the latest news from BBC News Live in English:
Breaking News
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5% increase in the national living wage and a freeze on council tax.
- The UK has reported a further 34,928 cases of COVID-19, with 141 deaths.
- The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional €1 billion in financial aid to help the country recover from the war with Russia.
Top Stories
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to January, according to official figures.
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a major crisis, with hospitals struggling to cope with a surge in patients and staff shortages.
- The UK's Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has announced plans to increase the country's aid budget to help developing countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
World News
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
- The United Nations has warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Yemen, where a cholera outbreak has killed over 1,000 people.
- The European Union has agreed to provide additional funding to help refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria.
Business News
- The UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% in early trading, amid concerns over the global economy.
- The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has reported a 1.5% increase in sales in the first quarter of the year.
- The UK's economy is expected to grow by 1.5% this year, according to a forecast from the Bank of England.
Sport
- Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five years, after a 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
- The UK's Davis Cup team has been knocked out of the competition, losing 2-1 to the United States.
- The UK's Wimbledon tennis tournament has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weather
- A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds expected.
- The UK's Met Office has warned of a "significant" risk of flooding in some areas.
- The UK's weather forecast is looking unsettled for the rest of the week, with rain and wind expected.