Bbc com news today
Here are the top stories from BBC News today:
Breaking News
- UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in January: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is the first decline since July 2020.
- Russia-Ukraine crisis: US and EU impose sanctions: The US and EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russian banks, energy companies, and individuals.
World News
- India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record 314,835 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections.
- Myanmar's military junta sentences Australian economist to death: An Australian economist, Sean Turnell, has been sentenced to death by Myanmar's military junta for allegedly plotting against the government.
- China's Xi Jinping reappointed as president: Xi Jinping has been reappointed as president of China for a third five-year term, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
UK News
- Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate allegations: Boris Johnson is set to face MPs in the House of Commons to answer questions about the Partygate scandal, which has led to widespread criticism of his government.
- UK's COVID-19 vaccination programme to be reviewed: The UK's COVID-19 vaccination programme is to be reviewed amid concerns over the effectiveness of the vaccines against new variants of the virus.
- London's transport network to be upgraded: London's transport network is to be upgraded with new trains and improved services, as part of a £4.2 billion investment plan.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as UK economy shrinks: The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% today as the UK's economy contracted in January.
- Oil prices rise as US sanctions on Russia take effect: Oil prices rose today as the US imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine.
- Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon is to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans in the country.
These are just some of the top stories from BBC News today. You can visit the BBC News website for more in-depth coverage and analysis of these and other stories.