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Here are some of the top news stories from the UK:

Politics

• Boris Johnson's government faces criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a report by the National Audit Office finding that the UK's response was slow and inadequate. (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. (BBC News)
• The Conservative Party has been accused of "gerrymandering" after it was revealed that the party had changed the electoral boundaries in several constituencies to benefit its own candidates. (The Times)

Health

• The UK's COVID-19 vaccination programme has been hailed as a success, with over 80% of adults having received at least one dose of the vaccine. (The Telegraph)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new law requiring all care homes to have a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. (The Independent)
• The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a shortage of doctors and nurses, with many healthcare workers leaving the profession due to burnout and stress. (The Guardian)

Economy

• The UK's economy has suffered its worst recession since the 2008 financial crisis, with GDP shrinking by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2021. (The Financial Times)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on online shopping to help plug a hole in the public finances. (The Daily Mail)
• The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with many shops closing due to the impact of the pandemic and rising costs. (The Telegraph)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a park in London. (The Metro)
• A police officer has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead during a traffic stop in Birmingham. (The Birmingham Mail)
• The UK's crime rate has risen by 10% in the past year, with violent crime increasing by 15%. (The Sun)

Sports

• England has been eliminated from the European Championship after losing to Denmark in a penalty shootout. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Olympic team has been boosted by the inclusion of several new athletes, including a 15-year-old gymnast who has been tipped for success. (The Daily Mail)
• The Premier League has been criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with several clubs facing criticism for their lack of transparency over player testing and quarantine procedures. (The Telegraph)

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