Breaking news uk
Here are the latest breaking news stories from the UK:
Top Stories
- UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q1: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is the first quarterly decline since 2012. [BBC News]
- Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face a grilling from MPs over allegations of lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street. The PM has denied any wrongdoing. [The Guardian]
- UK weather: Storm Arwen brings strong winds and rain: A powerful storm is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with warnings of potential power outages and travel disruptions. [Sky News]
Regional News
- London: Man arrested over murder of 17-year-old girl: A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl in a park in south London. [The Telegraph]
- Manchester: Police investigate after man dies in shooting: Police are investigating after a man died in a shooting in a residential area of Manchester. [The Manchester Evening News]
- Glasgow: Firefighters battle blaze at historic building: Firefighters are battling a blaze at a historic building in Glasgow's city centre. [The Scotsman]
Sports News
- Premier League: Manchester City thrash Liverpool 4-1: Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. [The Guardian]
- Rugby World Cup: England beat Australia 40-17: England secured a convincing 40-17 win over Australia in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match. [BBC Sport]
- Cricket: England lose to Pakistan in T20 series: England lost to Pakistan by 3 wickets in the third T20 match of the series, with the tourists taking a 2-1 lead. [Sky Sports]
Business News
- FTSE 100: Index falls 1.5% amid global market volatility: The FTSE 100 index fell 1.5% amid global market volatility, with investors concerned about the impact of rising inflation and interest rates. [The Financial Times]
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide: HSBC is set to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. [The Times]
- Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon is set to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK as part of a major expansion of its operations in the country. [The Telegraph]
These are just some of the latest breaking news stories from the UK. Stay tuned for further updates!