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Breaking News
- UK Covid-19: Cases rise by 50% in a week The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK has increased by 50% in the past week, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
- G7 summit: World leaders gather in Cornwall World leaders have arrived in Cornwall for the G7 summit, where they will discuss issues such as climate change, trade, and global health.
- UK economy: Growth slows in second quarter The UK economy grew by 1.3% in the second quarter of the year, slower than expected, according to the Office for National Statistics.
UK News
- Boris Johnson: PM's popularity falls amid lockdown criticism A survey suggests that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's popularity has fallen amid criticism of his handling of the Covid-19 lockdown.
- NHS: Staff shortages 'putting patients at risk' The Royal College of Nursing has warned that staff shortages in the NHS are putting patients at risk, as the health service struggles to cope with the demands of the pandemic.
- London Bridge attack: Man charged with terrorism offences A 27-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences in connection with the London Bridge attack, which left two people dead and three injured.
World News
- US-China trade: Beijing imposes tariffs on US goods China has imposed tariffs on $3.2bn worth of US goods, including pork, soybeans, and wine, in response to US tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Hong Kong: China's national security law takes effect China's national security law has taken effect in Hong Kong, despite concerns from human rights groups and the international community.
- India: Covid-19 cases surge as monsoon season begins India has reported a surge in Covid-19 cases as the monsoon season begins, with the country's health ministry warning of a "tsunami" of infections.
Business News
- FTSE 100: Index falls as investors worry about lockdown The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as investors worry about the impact of a potential lockdown on the economy.
- Amazon: Company to create 10,000 new UK jobs Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company expands its operations in the country.
- HSBC: Bank to cut 35,000 jobs globally HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring programme.
Sport
- Premier League: Manchester City win title Manchester City have won the Premier League title after a dramatic finale to the season.
- Wimbledon: Tennis tournament cancelled for second year The Wimbledon tennis tournament has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Euro 2020: England's Euro 2020 squad announced England's squad for Euro 2020 has been announced, with Gareth Southgate naming a 26-man squad for the tournament.