News update uk

Here are the latest news updates from the UK:

Politics

• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (BBC News)
• The Labour Party has launched a review into its leadership, following a series of resignations and a reported rift between party leader Keir Starmer and his deputy, Angela Rayner. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish government does not have the power to hold a second independence referendum without the consent of the UK government. (The Scotsman)

Coronavirus

• The UK has reported 27,334 new cases of COVID-19, with 54 deaths. (GOV.UK)
• The government has announced that it will provide an additional £1.4 billion to support the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. (BBC News)
• The UK's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, has warned that the country is at a "critical point" in the pandemic, with hospital admissions and deaths increasing. (The Telegraph)

Economy

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to August, according to official figures. (ONS)
• The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 0.1%, citing concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. (BBC News)
• The UK's trade deficit has widened to £3.1 billion in August, as the country's exports fell by 2.5%. (The Times)

Other News

• A major fire has broken out at a block of flats in London, with several people injured and many more evacuated. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Environment Agency has issued a warning about the risk of flooding in parts of the country, following heavy rainfall. (BBC News)
• The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has launched a new campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. (NHS)