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Here are the latest news headlines from the UK:
Breaking News
- Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate allegations: The Prime Minister is set to appear before a Commons committee to answer questions about the lockdown parties held at Downing Street.
- UK inflation rate rises to 5.4%: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has increased to its highest level in 30 years.
- Police investigate alleged racist abuse of England players: The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations of racist abuse directed at England football players after their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
Politics
- Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign: Several Conservative MPs have called for the Prime Minister to step down over the Partygate allegations.
- Labour demands inquiry into Partygate: The Labour Party has called for an independent inquiry into the lockdown parties held at Downing Street.
- SNP demands indyref2: The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called for a second independence referendum to be held in Scotland.
Health
- Covid cases rise in UK: The number of Covid-19 cases in the UK has risen by 10% in the past week, according to the ONS.
- NHS faces winter crisis: The NHS is facing a winter crisis, with hospitals struggling to cope with the demand for services.
- Vaccination programme extended to 12-15 year olds: The Covid-19 vaccination programme has been extended to include 12-15 year olds.
Business
- UK economy grows by 0.1%: The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the three months to June, according to the ONS.
- FTSE 100 falls: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% in response to the rising inflation rate and concerns about the global economy.
- Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, including in its new fulfillment centers.
Sport
- England football team to face Italy in Nations League: The England football team will face Italy in the Nations League later this year.
- Wimbledon to return in 2022: The Wimbledon tennis tournament will return in 2022, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
- Premier League to introduce concussion substitutes: The Premier League has announced plans to introduce concussion substitutes to improve player safety.
These are just some of the latest news headlines from the UK. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have a specific topic you'd like to know more about!