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Top Stories
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces fresh opposition: The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat as MPs prepare to vote on the deal.
- UK weather: Storm Dennis brings heavy rain and strong winds: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the storm hits the country.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit sparks controversy: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from royal duties has caused a stir among royal watchers.
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the economy grew by just 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Coronavirus: UK confirms 13 cases as death toll rises: The number of confirmed cases of the virus in the UK has risen to 13, with one person dying in China.
Politics
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces opposition from Labour and Lib Dems: The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat as opposition parties prepare to vote against the deal.
- UK Parliament to hold emergency Brexit debate: MPs will hold an emergency debate on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal after it was rejected by the EU.
- Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party faces internal divisions: The Labour leader is facing criticism from within his own party over his handling of the Brexit crisis.
World News
- Coronavirus: Death toll rises to over 2,000 as China locks down cities: The number of deaths from the virus has risen to over 2,000, with China locking down several cities to try and contain the outbreak.
- Iran-US tensions escalate as Iran seizes British oil tanker: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
- Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas as protesters clash: Police have fired tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong, as the city continues to be gripped by pro-democracy protests.
Business
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the economy grew by just 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019.
- FTSE 100 falls as Brexit uncertainty hits markets: The UK's leading stock market index has fallen as investors remain uncertain about the outcome of the Brexit crisis.
- Amazon to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK: The online retailer has announced plans to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as it expands its operations in the country.
Sports
- Premier League: Manchester City's title hopes suffer blow: Manchester City's title hopes have suffered a blow after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester United.
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins record eighth title: Novak Djokovic has won a record eighth Wimbledon title, defeating Roger Federer in the final.
- Rugby World Cup: England's semi-final hopes dashed: England's hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup semi-finals have been dashed after they were beaten by South Africa.