British news

Here are some recent British news stories:

Politics

• Boris Johnson's government has been criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many calling for a second lockdown to slow the spread of the virus. (BBC News)
• The UK has left the European Union, with the transition period ending on December 31, 2020. (The Guardian)
• The Labour Party has elected Keir Starmer as its new leader, replacing Jeremy Corbyn. (The Telegraph)

Economy

• The UK economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with GDP falling by 2.2% in the third quarter of 2020. (The Financial Times)
• The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1% to help stimulate the economy. (The Times)
• The UK's trade deficit has widened to £13.1 billion in the third quarter of 2020, as the country's reliance on imports increases. (The Daily Mail)

Health

• The UK has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 50,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (The Independent)
• The government has announced plans to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine to the most vulnerable members of society, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. (The Mirror)
• The NHS has been under pressure due to the pandemic, with many hospitals reporting high levels of occupancy. (The Sun)

Sports

• The Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many matches postponed or cancelled. (The Daily Mail)
• The England cricket team has been criticized for its performance in the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. (The Telegraph)
• The UK's Olympic athletes have been preparing for the postponed Tokyo Olympics, which are set to take place in 2021. (The Guardian)

Other

• The UK has seen a surge in knife crime, with over 40,000 reported incidents in the past year. (The Times)
• The government has announced plans to increase funding for mental health services, following a rise in cases of anxiety and depression. (The Independent)
• The UK's weather has been unseasonably mild, with temperatures reaching as high as 18°C (64°F) in some parts of the country. (The Daily Mail)

These are just a few of the many news stories from the UK. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!