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Breaking News

• The UK government has announced a new plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5% increase in the national living wage and a freeze on council tax.
• The Metropolitan Police Service has launched an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in a London park.
• The UK's largest trade union, Unite, has announced a series of strikes across the country, including in the rail, postal, and energy sectors.

Politics

• The Conservative Party has been accused of "playing politics" with the cost of living crisis, as the government's new plan is seen as a response to growing public discontent.
• The Labour Party has called for a "national emergency" to address the crisis, and has accused the government of being "out of touch" with ordinary people.
• The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced plans to hold a second independence referendum, citing the UK government's handling of the cost of living crisis.

World News

• The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to the country's alleged involvement in the poisoning of a former Russian spy.
• The European Union has announced plans to impose its own sanctions on Russia, in response to the country's actions in Ukraine.
• The United Nations has warned of a "humanitarian crisis" in Yemen, as the country faces a severe food shortage and widespread poverty.

Business

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures.
• The Bank of England has announced plans to keep interest rates on hold, citing the uncertainty surrounding the cost of living crisis.
• The UK's largest supermarket chain, Tesco, has announced plans to cut prices on thousands of products in response to the cost of living crisis.

Weather

• A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
• The Met Office has warned of a "risk of flooding" in some areas, and has advised people to take necessary precautions.

These are just some of the top stories from Channel 4 News today.