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Here are the top news stories from the UK:
Breaking News
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces fresh opposition: The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat after a group of Conservative MPs announced they would vote against it. (BBC News)
- UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012: The Office for National Statistics has reported that the UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the three months to July, the first decline since 2012. (The Guardian)
- Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A 25-year-old man has died after being stabbed in a street in north London. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (The Telegraph)
Politics
- Tory MPs threaten to vote down Boris Johnson's Brexit deal: A group of Conservative MPs have announced they will vote against the Prime Minister's Brexit deal, putting the plan at risk of being defeated. (The Times)
- Labour Party leadership contest heats up: The contest to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader has intensified, with several candidates launching their campaigns. (The Independent)
- NHS funding boost announced by Boris Johnson: The Prime Minister has announced a £1.8 billion funding boost for the NHS, which will be used to improve services and reduce waiting times. (The Daily Mail)
Crime
- Man arrested over murder of 17-year-old girl: A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a park in London. (The Mirror)
- Police investigate after woman is attacked in London street: A woman was attacked and left with serious injuries in a street in north London. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (The Evening Standard)
- Gang violence on the rise in UK, says police chief: The head of the National Police Chiefs' Council has warned that gang violence is on the rise in the UK, with a surge in knife crime and gun attacks. (The Sun)
Sports
- England reach Cricket World Cup final: England have reached the final of the Cricket World Cup after beating Australia in a thrilling semi-final match. (The Daily Telegraph)
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins men's singles title: Novak Djokovic has won the men's singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Roger Federer in a thrilling final. (The Guardian)
- Premier League: Manchester City win title: Manchester City have won the Premier League title, finishing ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea. (The Independent)
Business
- UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012: The UK's economy has contracted by 0.1% in the three months to July, the first decline since 2012. (The Financial Times)
- Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans. (The Daily Mail)
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide: HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide, as part of its efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency. (The Telegraph)
These are just a few of the top news stories from the UK.