Bbc news headlines today uk
Here are the latest BBC News headlines from the UK:
Breaking News
- Coronavirus: UK death toll passes 100,000: The UK has become the first country in Europe to record more than 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The prime minister is to chair an emergency meeting of the government's Cobra committee to discuss the latest developments in the pandemic.
UK News
- UK economy shrinks by 2.2% in January: The UK's economy contracted by 2.2% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics, as the country continued to feel the impact of the pandemic.
- Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A man has died after being stabbed in a street in north London, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
- Flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits UK: Heavy rain is expected to continue to fall across parts of the UK, with flood warnings issued for several areas.
Politics
- Boris Johnson to unveil new Covid-19 measures: The prime minister is expected to announce new measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in the UK, including possible restrictions on social gatherings.
- Labour calls for 'urgent' action on Covid-19: The Labour Party has called for "urgent" action to tackle the spread of Covid-19, including increased testing and contact tracing.
Business
- FTSE 100 falls as pandemic fears grow: The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares fell by more than 1% on Monday as concerns about the pandemic continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
- EasyJet to cut 4,000 jobs: The airline EasyJet is to cut 4,000 jobs as it struggles to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
Sport
- Premier League to resume on June 17: The Premier League is to resume on June 17, with all 20 clubs set to return to action after a three-month hiatus.
- Wimbledon cancelled for first time since World War II: The All England Lawn Tennis Club has announced that Wimbledon will not take place this year, the first time the tournament has been cancelled since World War II.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the latest updates.