Bbc recent news

Here are some recent news stories from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is set to face MPs in the House of Commons to answer questions about the Partygate scandal, which has seen him accused of breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules.
  3. Russia-Ukraine crisis: US and EU impose sanctions: The US and EU have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, including the recognition of two breakaway regions as independent states.

World News

  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record 314,835 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections.
  2. Myanmar's military junta sentences protest leader to death: Aung San Suu Kyi, the ousted leader of Myanmar, has been sentenced to death by a military junta court for corruption and other charges.
  3. China's Xi Jinping reappointed as president: Xi Jinping has been reappointed as president of China for a third five-year term, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.

UK News

  1. NHS waiting lists reach record high: The number of people waiting for NHS treatment in England has reached a record high, with over 4.4 million patients waiting for elective procedures.
  2. UK's climate change targets 'not ambitious enough': A report by the UK's Climate Change Committee has warned that the country's climate change targets are not ambitious enough to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
  3. London's transport network to be upgraded: The UK government has announced plans to upgrade London's transport network, including the introduction of new trains and improved signalling systems.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as investors worry about inflation: The UK's FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% on Friday as investors worried about the impact of rising inflation on the economy.
  2. Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans in the country.
  3. UK's economy to grow by 4.5% in 2023: The UK's economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2023, according to a report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

These are just a few of the latest news stories from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC website.