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Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins record eighth title: Novak Djokovic has won a record eighth Wimbledon title, defeating Roger Federer in the final.
  3. 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.