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Here are the top UK news stories from the past 24 hours:
Politics
- Boris Johnson's government faces criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Labour leader Keir Starmer accusing the PM of "failing" to provide adequate support to those affected. (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)
Economy
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to January, according to official figures, despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic. (The Telegraph)
- The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 0.1% and maintained its stimulus package, citing the ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic. (Financial Times)
Health
- The UK has recorded 6,634 new cases of COVID-19 and 215 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to government figures. (Sky News)
- The government has announced plans to roll out a new COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 40-49, as part of its efforts to accelerate the vaccination programme. (The Times)
Crime
- A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 15-year-old girl in a park in London. (The Independent)
- A man has been charged with the murder of a 23-year-old woman who was found dead in a flat in Manchester. (Manchester Evening News)
Sports
- Manchester City has been banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA after being found guilty of breaching financial fair play rules. (The Guardian)
- England has been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the semi-finals. (BBC Sport)
Other
- 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. (Met Office)
- The UK's Environment Agency has issued a warning about the risk of flooding in some areas, with heavy rainfall expected to continue over the weekend. (The Independent)
These are just a few of the top UK news stories from the past 24 hours. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!