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  1. UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q1: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures, as the impact of the pandemic and Brexit continued to weigh on growth.
  2. Covid-19: UK reports 3,862 new cases and 11 deaths: The UK has reported 3,862 new cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.
  3. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99: Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

UK News

  1. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting on Covid-19: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic.
  2. UK weather: Storms to bring heavy rain and strong winds: The UK is bracing for a spell of unsettled weather, with storms expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to many parts of the country.
  3. NHS England reports 12,000 new Covid-19 cases: NHS England has reported 12,000 new cases of Covid-19, with the number of patients in hospital with the virus continuing to rise.

World News

  1. US and China agree to cooperate on climate change: The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change, with the two countries pledging to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 11 days of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
  3. India reports record number of Covid-19 cases: India has reported a record number of Covid-19 cases, with the country's health system under increasing pressure.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as UK economy shrinks: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 0.5% as the UK economy contracted in the first quarter of the year.
  2. Oil prices rise as OPEC agrees to increase production: Oil prices have risen after OPEC agreed to increase production, despite concerns about the impact of the pandemic on demand.
  3. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company continues to expand its operations in the country.

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