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Here are the latest UK news updates:

Breaking News

• COVID-19: UK reports 33,552 new cases and 61 deaths: The UK has reported 33,552 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care. (Source: BBC News)
• Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting on COVID-19: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Telegraph)
• UK and EU reach agreement on Northern Ireland border: The UK and EU have reached an agreement on the Northern Ireland border, which will see the UK and EU work together to ensure the border remains open and free-flowing. (Source: The Guardian)

Politics

• Boris Johnson's approval ratings plummet: A new poll has shown that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's approval ratings have plummeted to just 24%, with 64% of voters disapproving of his performance. (Source: The Independent)
• Labour Party leadership contest heats up: The Labour Party leadership contest is heating up, with several candidates vying for the top spot. (Source: The Times)
• Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign: Several Conservative MPs have called for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Daily Mail)

Business

• UK economy shrinks by 2.2% in Q2: The UK economy has shrunk by 2.2% in the second quarter of the year, according to the Office for National Statistics. (Source: The Financial Times)
• FTSE 100 falls to lowest level since March: The FTSE 100 index has fallen to its lowest level since March, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK's economic outlook. (Source: The Daily Telegraph)
• Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans. (Source: The Evening Standard)

Sports

• England's cricket team wins Test series against Pakistan: England's cricket team has won the Test series against Pakistan, with a convincing victory in the final match. (Source: The Guardian)
• Premier League to restart on August 12: The Premier League is set to restart on August 12, with all 20 teams playing each other once. (Source: The Daily Mail)
• Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War II: Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War II, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Times)

Weather

• Heatwave to hit the UK this weekend: A heatwave is expected to hit the UK this weekend, with temperatures set to soar to over 30°C in some areas. (Source: The Met Office)
• Flooding warnings issued for parts of the UK: Flooding warnings have been issued for parts of the UK, as heavy rain is expected to hit the country. (Source: The BBC)

These are just some of the latest UK news updates.