Msn uk news
Here are the latest news headlines from MSN UK:
Top Stories
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces fresh opposition: The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat after a group of Tory MPs said they would vote against it.
- UK weather: Heavy rain and strong winds forecast: A low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back from their royal duties and pursue a more private life.
- Coronavirus: UK cases rise to 15: The number of people infected with the virus in the UK has increased to 15, with cases reported in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The UK's economy grew by just 0.1% in the final quarter of 2019, the slowest pace in five years.
Politics
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces opposition: The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat after a group of Tory MPs said they would vote against it.
- Labour Party leadership contest: The Labour Party is holding a leadership contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn, with several candidates vying for the top job.
- UK Parliament to be prorogued: The UK Parliament is set to be prorogued, or suspended, ahead of the Brexit deadline.
World News
- Coronavirus: Death toll rises to over 1,000: The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to over 1,000, with cases reported in more than 20 countries.
- Iran-US tensions escalate: Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated after the US launched a drone strike that killed a top Iranian military commander.
- Hong Kong protests continue: Pro-democracy protests have continued in Hong Kong, with demonstrators calling for greater autonomy from China.
Business
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The UK's economy grew by just 0.1% in the final quarter of 2019, the slowest pace in five years.
- FTSE 100 falls: The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.5% on Monday, amid concerns over the global economy and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs: Online retailer Amazon is set to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans.
Sports
- Premier League: Manchester City win title: Manchester City have won the Premier League title, after a dramatic finale to the season.
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins title: Novak Djokovic has won the Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Roger Federer in a thrilling final.
- Rugby World Cup: England win bronze medal: England have won the bronze medal at the Rugby World Cup, after defeating Wales in the third-place playoff.