Sky news live uk

Here is the latest news from Sky News Live UK:

Breaking News

• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, including a 5% increase in the national living wage and a freeze on council tax.
• The UK has reported 44,917 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with 144 deaths.
• The Metropolitan Police Service has launched an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in a park in north London.

Top Stories

• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to January, according to official figures.
• The UK's trade deficit has widened to £13.1 billion in the three months to January, as the country's trade deficit with the EU increased.
• The UK's inflation rate has risen to 7.8%, the highest level in 30 years, according to official figures.

Politics

• The UK's Conservative Party has announced a new policy to increase the number of police officers on the streets by 20,000 over the next three years.
• The UK's Labour Party has announced a new policy to increase the minimum wage to £15 an hour by 2024.
• The UK's Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to increase the number of mental health professionals in schools by 50%.

Business

• The UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen by 0.5% in early trading, as investors react to the latest economic data.
• The UK's pound has fallen by 0.2% against the US dollar, as investors react to the latest economic data.
• The UK's retail sales have fallen by 1.4% in February, according to official figures.

Weather

• A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, as a storm system brings strong winds and heavy rain.
• The UK's Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the country, as a storm system brings strong winds and heavy rain.
• The UK's weather forecast is looking unsettled for the rest of the week, with a mix of sunshine and showers expected.

Sports

• The UK's Premier League has announced a new deal with the UK's broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, to increase the number of matches broadcast on free-to-air television.
• The UK's England cricket team has announced a new squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
• The UK's Wimbledon tennis tournament has announced a new deal with the UK's broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, to increase the number of matches broadcast on free-to-air television.