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Here are the latest news headlines 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)
• The UK's Brexit minister, David Frost, has resigned from his post, citing disagreements with the government over its approach to trade negotiations with the EU. (The Telegraph)

Health

• The UK has reported a further 1,725 cases of COVID-19, with 12 deaths. (Sky News)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new COVID-19 vaccine booster programme for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. (The Independent)
• A study by the University of Oxford has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca is effective in preventing hospitalization and severe illness from the virus. (The Times)

Business

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to August, according to official figures. (The Financial Times)
• The UK's high street is facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including rising costs, declining footfall, and increased competition from online retailers, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium. (The Daily Mail)
• The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has reported a 1.4% increase in sales in the past three months, driven by strong demand for online shopping. (The Telegraph)

Sports

• England's cricketers have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the semi-finals. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Premier League has announced plans to introduce a new " concussion substitute" rule, allowing teams to replace players who have suffered a head injury during a match. (The Times)
• The UK's Formula 1 team, McLaren, has announced that it will be partnering with the US-based team, Andretti Autosport, to compete in the IndyCar series. (The Daily Mail)

Entertainment

• The UK's National Theatre has announced plans to stage a production of the hit musical, Hamilton, in London's West End. (The Guardian)
• The UK's biggest music festival, Glastonbury, has announced its lineup for next year's event, featuring headliners such as Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift. (The Independent)
• The UK's TV industry has been rocked by a scandal over the use of "fixers" to manipulate the outcome of reality TV shows. (The Daily Mail)

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