Bbc news update today

Here's a summary of the latest news updates from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: UK 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, with 39,705 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting on COVID-19: The UK Prime Minister is set to hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases and potential measures to control the spread of the virus.
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, with the agreement set to be ratified by the UK Parliament in the coming days.

World News

  1. US election: Trump and Biden in final debate: The final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is taking place tonight, with the two candidates set to discuss issues such as COVID-19, the economy, and healthcare.
  2. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to World Food Programme: The World Food Programme has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the world.
  3. Hurricane Eta makes landfall in Nicaragua: Hurricane Eta has made landfall in Nicaragua, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the country.

UK News

  1. London Bridge attack: Man arrested after stabbing: A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left two people injured.
  2. UK economy shrinks by 2.6% in third quarter: The UK economy has shrunk by 2.6% in the third quarter of the year, according to official figures.
  3. Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Scotland: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Scotland, where they met with local residents and learned about the country's culture and traditions.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases have hit investor sentiment.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next few years, as part of its expansion plans in the country.
  3. HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of its efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

These are just some of the latest news updates from the BBC. You can find more news and information on the BBC News website.