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Here are some recent news stories from the BBC:
Top Stories
- 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.
- Covid-19: UK reports 7,742 new cases and 74 deaths: The UK has reported 7,742 new cases of Covid-19 and 74 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting on Ukraine crisis: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the escalating crisis in Ukraine.
World News
- Ukraine crisis: Russia's Putin orders troops to withdraw: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to withdraw from Ukraine's border, but the US and its allies remain skeptical.
- India's Covid-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record 126,789 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain a second wave of the pandemic.
- North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and its allies.
UK News
- London's Covid-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: Covid-19 cases in London have risen by 50% in a week, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.
- UK's first commercial spaceport gets green light: The UK's first commercial spaceport has been given the green light, with plans to launch satellites and spacecraft from the site in Sutherland, Scotland.
- Prince Philip's funeral to be held on April 17: The funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, will be held on April 17 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as global markets decline: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as global markets decline in response to concerns over the Ukraine crisis and the impact on the global economy.
- Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon is to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company expands its operations in the country.
- UK inflation rate falls to 0.7%: The UK's inflation rate has fallen to 0.7%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
These are just a few of the latest news stories from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC website.