Latest breaking news uk

Here are the latest breaking news stories from the UK:

Top Stories

  1. 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 the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is the first quarterly decline since 2012. [BBC News]
  2. Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face MPs in the House of Commons today to answer questions about the Partygate scandal, which has seen him accused of breaking lockdown rules. [The Guardian]
  3. UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland trade: The UK and EU have reached a deal on trade rules for Northern Ireland, which will allow for the free movement of goods between the region and the rest of the UK. [The Telegraph]

Politics

  1. Labour calls for PM's resignation: Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for Boris Johnson's resignation over the Partygate scandal. [Sky News]
  2. Tory MPs urge PM to apologize: Several Conservative MPs have urged Boris Johnson to apologize for his role in the Partygate scandal. [The Times]
  3. SNP demands IndyRef2: The Scottish National Party (SNP) has demanded a second independence referendum, citing the UK's departure from the EU and the Partygate scandal. [The Scotsman]

Crime

  1. Man arrested over murder of PC Andrew Harper: A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering PC Andrew Harper, who was killed while responding to a burglary in Berkshire. [The Mirror]
  2. Police investigate racist abuse of England players: Police are investigating reports of racist abuse aimed at England football players after their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. [The Independent]
  3. Man charged over London stabbings: A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder over a stabbing incident in London that left one person dead and several others injured. [The Evening Standard]

Health

  1. UK sees highest daily COVID cases since January: The UK has recorded its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since January, with 7,742 new cases reported. [The Daily Mail]
  2. NHS faces summer crisis: The NHS is facing a summer crisis, with hospitals warning of a shortage of beds and staff. [The Daily Telegraph]
  3. New COVID variant detected in UK: A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in the UK, which is believed to be more contagious than previous strains. [The Guardian]

Business

  1. UK inflation rate rises to 2.1%: The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.1%, driven by higher prices for food and clothing. [The Financial Times]
  2. FTSE 100 falls to lowest level since March: The FTSE 100 index has fallen to its lowest level since March, amid concerns over the global economy. [The Daily Mail]
  3. Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans. [The Telegraph]

These are just some of the latest breaking news stories from the UK. Stay tuned for further updates!