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  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 official figures, as the country grapples with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as cases continue to rise across the UK. (The Guardian)
  3. UK's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000: The UK's COVID-19 death toll has passed 100,000, according to official figures, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. (The Telegraph)
  4. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99: Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. (The Times)
  5. UK's climate change targets 'not ambitious enough': The UK's climate change targets are not ambitious enough to meet the country's obligations under the Paris Agreement, according to a report by the Committee on Climate Change. (The Independent)

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.4% on Friday as concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the economy weighed on investor sentiment. (The Financial Times)
  2. UK's economy 'at risk of stagnation': The UK's economy is at risk of stagnation if the government does not take bold action to stimulate growth, according to a report by the Institute of Directors. (The Daily Mail)
  3. Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon is to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK as part of its expansion plans, the company has announced. (The Evening Standard)
  4. UK's high street 'in crisis': The UK's high street is in crisis, with many retailers struggling to stay afloat, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium. (The Daily Telegraph)
  5. HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC is to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of its efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency, the bank has announced. (The Financial Times)

Politics

  1. Boris Johnson under pressure over COVID-19 response: Boris Johnson is under pressure over the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many critics arguing that the country's lockdown measures are too slow and inadequate. (The Guardian)
  2. UK's COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'too slow': The UK's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is too slow, with many people waiting weeks or even months for their second dose, according to a report by the National Audit Office. (The Times)
  3. UK's Brexit deal 'in danger': The UK's Brexit deal is in danger of collapsing, according to a report by the European Commission, as the two sides struggle to agree on key issues. (The Financial Times)
  4. UK's election watchdog 'to investigate' Labour Party: The UK's election watchdog is to investigate the Labour Party over allegations of electoral fraud, according to reports. (The Daily Mail)
  5. UK's government 'to introduce' new COVID-19 restrictions: The UK's government is to introduce new COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor gatherings and a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants, according to reports. (The Telegraph)

World

  1. US and China 'agree' on trade deal: The US and China have agreed on a trade deal, according to reports, which could help to ease tensions between the two countries. (The Financial Times)
  2. Russia 'to deploy' new nuclear missiles: Russia is to deploy new nuclear missiles, according to reports, which could increase tensions with the West. (The Times)
  3. North Korea 'to conduct' new nuclear test: North Korea is to conduct a new nuclear test, according to reports, which could increase tensions with the US and other countries. (The Daily Telegraph)
  4. Iran 'to release' British-American prisoner: Iran is to release a British-American prisoner, according to reports, in a move that could help to ease tensions between the two countries. (The Guardian)
  5. Australia 'to hold' national election: Australia is to hold a national election, according to reports, which could see the country's prime minister, Scott Morrison, lose power. (The Financial Times)