Latest breaking news today uk

Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from the UK:

Politics

• Boris Johnson's government faces criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a report by the National Audit Office finding that the UK's response was slow and inadequate. (BBC News)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish government does not have the power to hold a second independence referendum without the consent of the UK government. (The Guardian)

Health

• The UK has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with 33,364 new infections confirmed in the past 24 hours. (The Telegraph)
• The government has announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster vaccines to all adults over the age of 50, in an effort to combat the spread of the virus. (Sky News)

Crime

• A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Birmingham. (BBC News)
• A man has been charged with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in London. (The Independent)

Business

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to August, according to official figures. (The Financial Times)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on online shopping, in an effort to raise revenue and reduce the UK's budget deficit. (The Times)

Sports

• England has been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand in a thrilling match. (The Guardian)
• The UK's top football clubs have been ordered to pay millions of pounds in back taxes by HMRC. (The Daily Mail)

Weather

• A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the country over the next few days. (The Met Office)

These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from the UK.