Guardian news paper today
The Guardian is a British daily newspaper that is published online and in print. Here are some of the top stories from today's edition:
Politics
- Boris Johnson's government is facing a major crisis over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a growing number of Conservative MPs calling for the prime minister to resign.
- The UK's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, has warned that the country is facing a "serious" situation as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
- The government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would allow it to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, sparking concerns about the UK's relationship with the EU.
World News
- The US has imposed sanctions on several senior officials in Myanmar's military government, in response to the country's coup and human rights abuses.
- The UN has warned that the situation in Yemen is "catastrophic" and that the country is on the brink of famine.
- The EU has announced plans to impose sanctions on Belarus after the country's disputed presidential election.
Business
- The UK's economy has suffered its worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis, with GDP falling by 2.2% in the three months to June.
- The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1% in an effort to boost the economy.
- The UK's high street is facing a major crisis, with many retailers struggling to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
- The Premier League has announced plans to restart its season on June 17, with all matches to be played behind closed doors.
- The FA Cup has been postponed until next season, with the competition to be completed in the summer.
- The UK's tennis players have been given a boost ahead of the French Open, with the government announcing plans to allow them to travel to the tournament.
Arts and Culture
- The National Theatre has announced plans to stage a production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in a car park in London.
- The UK's museums and galleries are facing a major crisis, with many struggling to stay open due to funding cuts.
- The BBC has announced plans to launch a new TV channel dedicated to arts and culture.
These are just a few of the top stories from today's edition of The Guardian.