News update uk today

Here are some of the top news stories in the UK today:

Politics

• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online harassment and abuse, following a series of high-profile cases. The proposed legislation would make it a criminal offense to send or publish threatening, abusive, or indecent messages online. (BBC News)
• The UK's Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, has said that the government is "making good progress" on reaching a trade deal with the EU, despite ongoing disagreements over issues such as fishing rights and the Irish border. (The Guardian)

Health

• The UK's Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, has warned that the country is facing a "serious" flu season, with cases of the virus already rising significantly. (The Telegraph)
• A new study has found that the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a shortage of over 100,000 nurses, with many hospitals struggling to recruit and retain staff. (The Independent)

Crime

• A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old girl in London. The girl was found stabbed to death in a park in the early hours of Sunday morning. (The Mirror)
• A man has been charged with the murder of a 75-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in Kent. The woman's body was discovered on Saturday morning. (The Times)

Business

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.3% in the three months to September, according to official figures. However, the growth rate was slower than expected, and the economy is still 0.2% smaller than it was before the Brexit referendum. (The Financial Times)
• The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has announced plans to cut prices on thousands of products in an effort to boost sales. The company said it would reduce prices on over 1,000 items, including fresh food and household essentials. (The Daily Mail)

Sports

• England's cricketers have been knocked out of the ICC World Cup after losing to New Zealand in a thrilling semi-final match. The match was decided by a Super Over, with New Zealand progressing to the final. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Premier League football clubs have agreed to introduce a new system to help reduce the number of injuries caused by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decisions. The system will allow referees to review decisions more quickly and reduce the number of stoppages in play. (The Daily Telegraph)

These are just a few of the top news stories in the UK today.