Bbc news uk today
Here are the top stories from BBC News UK today:
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 (ONS).
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The Prime Minister is to chair an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Politics
- Tory MPs urge Boris Johnson to resign: A group of Conservative MPs have called on Boris Johnson to resign over his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the partygate scandal.
- Labour demands inquiry into partygate: The Labour Party has demanded an inquiry into the partygate scandal, which has seen several government ministers and officials accused of breaching Covid-19 rules.
Health
- Covid-19: UK hospitals under pressure: Hospitals in the UK are under increasing pressure due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, with many trusts reporting high levels of occupancy and staff shortages.
- Omicron variant: What we know so far: The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in several countries around the world, including the UK. Here's what we know so far about the variant.
Business
- UK economy grows at fastest pace in 2021: The UK economy grew at its fastest pace in 2021 since the pandemic began, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- FTSE 100 falls as Omicron variant spreads: The FTSE 100 index fell sharply on Monday as concerns about the Omicron variant of Covid-19 continued to spread.
Sport
- Premier League: Manchester City v Chelsea postponed: The Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Blues' training ground.
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic to miss tournament: Novak Djokovic has been denied a visa to enter Australia and will miss the Australian Open, which begins on January 17.
Weather
- UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued: Snow and ice warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as a cold snap brings wintry conditions to the country.
- Flood warnings issued for parts of England: Flood warnings have been issued for parts of England as heavy rain and strong winds bring disruption to the country.
These are just some of the top stories from BBC News UK today. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.