News now in uk
Here are the latest news headlines from the UK:
Breaking News
- COVID-19: The UK has reported 27,334 new cases of COVID-19, with 143 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Brexit: The UK and EU have agreed on a deal to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland, with the UK's Brexit minister, David Frost, saying the agreement is a "good outcome" for the region.
- Politics: The UK's opposition Labour Party has launched a new campaign to increase the minimum wage to £15 an hour, with shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds saying it would help tackle poverty and inequality.
Top Stories
- Climate Change: The UK is set to host a major climate change conference in Glasgow in November, with world leaders expected to gather to discuss ways to reduce carbon emissions and address the impacts of climate change.
- Economy: The UK's economy grew by 0.1% in the three months to August, according to the Office for National Statistics, with the services sector driving growth.
- Health: The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a major crisis, with hospitals struggling to cope with a surge in patients and staff shortages.
Regional News
- Scotland: The Scottish government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle climate change, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.
- Wales: The Welsh government has launched a new scheme to help small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on supporting innovation and job creation.
- Northern Ireland: The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted to introduce a new law to ban the use of single-use plastics, with the aim of reducing waste and protecting the environment.
Sports
- Premier League: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the third time in four years, with a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
- Rugby: England has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating South Africa 12-11 in the final.
- Cricket: England has won the Ashes series against Australia, with a 185-run victory in the final Test match.
Weather
- UK Weather: The UK is set to experience a mixed bag of weather this week, with sunshine and showers expected across the country.
- Weather Forecast: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK, with strong winds and heavy rain expected in some areas.