Bbc news headlines london
Here are the latest BBC News headlines from London:
Breaking 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.
- UK weather: Heavy rain and flooding hit parts of England Heavy rain and flooding have hit parts of England, with warnings of further disruption and flooding expected in the coming days.
UK News
- Boris Johnson: PM to face MPs over Partygate allegations Boris Johnson is set to face MPs in the Commons to answer questions about allegations of lockdown-breaching parties at Downing Street.
- NHS waiting lists: Patients face longest waits on record The number of patients waiting for NHS treatment has reached a record high, with over 4.4 million people waiting for more than 18 weeks.
- UK economy: Growth slows as inflation rises The UK economy has slowed down, with growth falling to 0.1% in the three months to January, as inflation rises to 7.8%.
London News
- London Underground: Tube strike looms as talks fail A strike by London Underground workers is set to go ahead after talks between the RMT union and Transport for London (TfL) failed to reach an agreement.
- London housing: Rent prices rise by 10% in a year Rent prices in London have risen by 10% in the past year, with the average rent now standing at £1,444 per month.
- London crime: Knife crime falls by 10% in a year Knife crime in London has fallen by 10% in the past year, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Police.
World News
- Ukraine-Russia conflict: US imposes new sanctions The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, including the alleged involvement in the downing of a Ukrainian airliner.
- Covid-19: WHO warns of new variant The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a new Covid-19 variant that has been detected in several countries, including the UK.
- China-US tensions: Trade talks resume Trade talks between the US and China have resumed, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid a new trade war.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the latest updates.