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- 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 official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the decline was driven by a fall in construction output and a decline in the production of goods.
- Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: The Prime Minister is set to face MPs in the Commons to answer questions about the Partygate scandal, which has seen him accused of breaking lockdown rules.
- UK and EU agree on Northern Ireland protocol: The UK and EU have reached an agreement on the Northern Ireland protocol, which aims to resolve issues around trade and customs in the region.
World News
- Ukraine-Russia conflict: Fighting intensifies in Donbas: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. The conflict has been ongoing since 2014.
- India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with 386,452 infections in the past 24 hours.
- US and China hold high-level talks on trade and security: The US and China have held high-level talks on trade and security, with both sides expressing concerns about each other's actions.
UK News
- London's COVID-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: COVID-19 cases in London have risen by 50% in the past week, according to Public Health England.
- Rail strikes: Thousands of workers to walk out in June: Thousands of rail workers are set to walk out in June in a dispute over pay and conditions.
- UK weather: Heatwave warning issued for parts of England: A heatwave warning has been issued for parts of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 30C (86F) in some areas.
Business
- FTSE 100 falls as inflation fears rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% as investors worried about rising inflation and interest rates.
- Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, with the majority based in its warehouses.
- UK inflation rate rises to 2.1%: The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.1%, according to official figures, driven by higher prices for food and clothing.
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