Bbc radio service news
Here are the latest news updates from BBC Radio:
Breaking News
- The UK government has announced a new package of measures to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5p increase in fuel duty and a freeze on council tax.
- The UK's Chief Medical Officer has warned that the country is facing a "serious" situation with COVID-19 cases rising rapidly.
- The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional €1.2 billion in financial aid to help the country recover from the war with Russia.
UK News
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to January, according to official figures.
- The UK's transport secretary has announced plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points across the country.
- The UK's education secretary has announced a new package of measures to improve mental health support in schools.
World News
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
- The UN has warned that the situation in Yemen is "catastrophic" and that millions of people are at risk of famine.
- The EU has agreed to provide additional aid to refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria.
Business News
- The UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% in early trading, amid concerns about the global economy.
- The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has reported a 1.5% increase in sales in the past quarter.
- The UK's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a 10% increase in profits in the past year.
Sport
- Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five years.
- The UK's Davis Cup team has been knocked out of the competition in the quarter-finals.
- The UK's women's cricket team has won the T20 World Cup for the first time.
Weather
- A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds expected.
- The UK's Met Office has warned of a "significant" risk of flooding in some areas.
- The UK's weather forecast is looking unsettled for the rest of the week, with rain and wind expected.
These are just some of the latest news updates from BBC Radio. You can listen to the full news bulletin on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Live, and other BBC radio stations.