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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.
• Covid-19: UK reports 7,742 new cases and 74 deaths: The UK has reported 7,742 new cases of Covid-19 and 74 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.

Top Stories

• Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting on Ukraine: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the situation in Ukraine, following Russia's invasion of the country.
• UK weather: Storm Eunice to bring strong winds and heavy rain: Storm Eunice is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with warnings in place for parts of England, Wales, and Scotland.
• NHS England: Hospitals to receive extra funding to tackle backlog: NHS England has announced that hospitals will receive extra funding to help tackle the backlog of patients waiting for treatment.

Politics

• Boris Johnson: PM to face questions over Partygate allegations: Boris Johnson is to face questions from MPs over allegations that he and his staff broke lockdown rules during the pandemic.
• Labour Party: Keir Starmer to face questions over partygate allegations: Labour leader Keir Starmer is to face questions from MPs over allegations that he and his staff broke lockdown rules during the pandemic.

Business

• UK inflation rate rises to 5.5%: The UK's inflation rate has risen to 5.5%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
• FTSE 100: Index falls as investors react to economic uncertainty: The FTSE 100 index has fallen as investors react to economic uncertainty and concerns over the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global markets.

Sport

• Premier League: Manchester City and Liverpool draw 2-2: Manchester City and Liverpool have drawn 2-2 in their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium.
• Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in final: Novak Djokovic will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Weather

• Storm Eunice: Strong winds and heavy rain expected: Storm Eunice is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with warnings in place for parts of England, Wales, and Scotland.
• UK weather forecast: Sunny spells and showers expected: The UK is expected to see sunny spells and showers over the coming days, with temperatures ranging from 10-15C (50-59F).