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Here are the latest news headlines from Sky News:
Breaking News
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5p cut in fuel duty and a freeze on council tax.
- The UK's COVID-19 alert level has been lowered to level 3, indicating a "general" risk of transmission.
- A major fire has broken out at a chemical plant in the Netherlands, with several people injured and a large area evacuated.
Politics
- The UK government has announced a new package of support for small businesses and high street shops, including a £1,000 grant for each eligible business.
- The Labour Party has launched a new campaign to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a call for a windfall tax on energy companies.
- The UK's Brexit minister, David Frost, has resigned from his post, citing disagreements with the government over its approach to trade negotiations.
Business
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to January, according to official figures.
- The pound has fallen to a new low against the dollar, amid concerns over the UK's economic outlook.
- The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has reported a 1.4% rise in sales over the past three months.
World News
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia over its alleged involvement in the poisoning of a former spy in Salisbury.
- The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Turkey has risen to over 20,000, with many more feared trapped under the rubble.
- The UK has announced a new package of aid for refugees fleeing conflict in Syria and Iraq.
Sport
- Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the third time in four years, after a dramatic finale to the season.
- The UK's Davis Cup team has been knocked out of the competition, losing to the United States in the quarter-finals.
- The Tour de France has been won by a British rider, Geraint Thomas, who took the overall title by a narrow margin.
These are just some of the latest news headlines from Sky News. I hope you find them helpful!