Bbc radio 4 news

Here is the latest news from BBC Radio 4:

Breaking News

• The UK government has announced a new package of measures to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5% increase in the national living wage and a freeze on fuel duty.
• The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional 1.5 billion euros in financial aid to help the country recover from the war with Russia.
• The UK's Office for National Statistics has reported that the country's economy grew by 0.1% in the three months to January, despite concerns about the impact of the pandemic and Brexit.

UK News

• The UK's transport secretary has announced plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points across the country, with a target of 300,000 points by 2030.
• The UK's health secretary has announced a new strategy to tackle the country's obesity crisis, including a ban on junk food advertising to children and a tax on sugary drinks.
• The UK's education secretary has announced plans to increase funding for schools in disadvantaged areas, with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy skills.

World News

• The United States has announced a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting the country's defense and technology sectors.
• The United Nations has reported that the number of people displaced by conflict and persecution has reached a record high, with over 84 million people forced to flee their homes.
• The European Union has agreed to provide additional funding to support refugees and migrants in the Middle East and North Africa.

Business News

• The UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen by over 1% in early trading, following a decline in global stock markets.
• The UK's Office for National Statistics has reported that the country's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1974, with over 3.5 million people out of work.
• The UK's Bank of England has announced a new package of measures to support the country's economy, including a cut in interest rates and an increase in quantitative easing.

Sport

• The UK's Premier League has announced a new deal with the European Union, allowing clubs to continue to compete in the Champions League and Europa League.
• The UK's England cricket team has announced a new squad for the upcoming Test series against India.
• The UK's Wimbledon tennis tournament has announced a new partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club, to promote the sport and support young players.

Weather

• The UK is expected to experience a mixed bag of weather over the next few days, with rain and sunshine forecast for many areas.
• The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the country, with strong winds and heavy rain expected.
• The UK's Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for some areas, with heavy rain and snowmelt expected to cause flooding in some parts of the country.